Environmental Health and Safety Coordinator

Summary:

The Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Coordinator oversees EHS programs across Akron Children’s Hospital (ACH) facilities in Ohio and Pennsylvania, based primarily in Akron with occasional travel to other locations.

This role focuses on environmental compliance, education, training, and collaboration to ensure safe and efficient program implementation. The overall goal of the EHS Coordinator is to ensure that environmental permitting, applicable reporting, training, and programs are managed and implemented in a safe, effective, and organized manner.

Responsibilities:

1. Ensure compliance with all applicable EHS regulations (federal, state, local) and company standards.

2. Conduct risk assessments, audits, and EHS training to maintain a safe work environment.

3. Manage hazardous waste programs and spill response, including vendor oversight and regulatory reporting.

4. Investigate workplace and environmental compliance issues, and implement corrective actions.

5. Support emergency preparedness and hazard communication programs, ensuring readiness for incidents.

6. Review projects and facility changes for EHS and OSHA compliance, including environmental impact assessments.

7. Maintain required certifications, permits, and Safety Data Sheet (SDS) systems, ensuring documentation accuracy.

8. Provide technical EHS guidance to staff and contractors, promoting best practices and continuous improvement.

9. Other duties as assigned.

Other information:

Technical Expertise:

1. Knowledge of OSHA, federal, state, and local regulatory requirements and technical issues.

2. experience in healthcare and regulatory bodies (Joint Commission, EPA) preferred.

3. Preferred knowledge & experience with hazardous waste rules and regulations, DOT and RCRA

4. Knowledge of environmental permitting and regulations.

5. Strong communication and organizational skills.

6.Ability to manage workload and prioritize effectively.

7. Proficiency in MS Office suite.

Education and Experience:

1. Education: Bachelor’s Degree in environmental science/science discipline, industrial hygiene, chemistry, or related field is required.

2. Certification: DOT and RCRA education requirements must be met within 6 months of hire

3. Experience: Minimum 3 years of relevant experience

4. Valid driver’s license required.

Full Time

FTE: 1.000000

Status: Onsite

Akron Children’s Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individual with Disabilities.
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