Director of Environmental Health Safety, Risk Management

The Director of Environmental Health and Safety plans, implements and oversees Lipscomb University’s environmental, health and safety program. Reporting to the AVP of Risk Management & Compliance, this position is responsible for developing and managing programs in safety and accident prevention, hazardous waste, biological and chemical safety, emergency preparedness, accident investigations and providing extensive training to educate students, faculty, and staff on the importance of adhering to University and environmental protection programs.

What You Will Do

Conduct strategic planning process for EHS related programs, provide compliance assistance, training, recordkeeping, and auditing of all applicable OSHA regulations, ensure campus compliance with all federal and state environmental regulations & Lipscomb’s specific requirements, and perform periodic audits of labs, facilities and programs to identify and mitigate potential environmental and operational risks.

Why It Might Be a Fit

This position requires a strong background in environmental health and safety management, including experience in emergency management, and the ability to work successfully with a broad variety of individuals and groups across organizational lines.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Health and Safety, Public Health Risk Management or related field
• Three plus years of progressive work experience in environmental health and safety management including experience in emergency management
• Detailed knowledge of environmental engineering principles, occupational health and safety sciences, and/or chemical process safety
• Knowledge of and demonstrated effective experience working within applicable federal, state and local safety laws and regulations
• Experience developing effective working relationships with governmental/regulatory agencies and demonstrated ability to partner with internal administrators to implement effective hazard mitigation programs
• Demonstrated independent judgment, collaborative leadership, and strong problem-solving abilities

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Health insurance