Environmental Health And Safety Specialist

University of Wisconsin Platteville

Platteville, Wisconsin, USA
Base: $65,000 py; bonus/equity: not specified; ben...
On-site
Hazardous waste program coordination
Construction and renovation safety review
Workers compensation program
The University of Wisconsin-Platteville is seeking an Environmental Health and Safety Specialist to ensure the safety and compliance of the campus environment for employees, students, and visitors. The role includes developing safety programs, providing guidance on regulatory compliance, and managing safety operations

Job Summary

  • The Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Specialist’s primary role is to safeguard the environmental health and safety of the employees, students, faculty, staff and visitors of the University of Wisconsin-Platteville.
  • This position is expected to interact with a broad range of disciplines and provide technical guidance to all levels of administration and employees daily.
  • The Universities of Wisconsin offers a nationally top ranked retirement plan and a comprehensive benefits package.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

The University of Wisconsin-Platteville is seeking an Environmental Health and Safety Specialist to ensure the safety and compliance of the campus environment for employees, students, and visitors. The role includes developing safety programs, providing guidance on regulatory compliance, and managing safety operations.

Salary

Base: $65,000 per year; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • hazardous waste program coordination
  • construction and renovation safety review
  • workers compensation program
  • environmental regulation compliance
  • occupational safety programs

Nice-to-have

  • technical guidance to all levels
  • expert knowledge and guidance
  • develop safety communications

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene or related field
  • Experience with chemical safety, hazardous waste disposal, and OSHA standards
  • Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local safety laws
  • Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations
  • Certification as an Industrial Hygienist, Safety Professional, or Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM) or similar

Work Rights

Not specified

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