Manager - Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) - Chino Hills

Description :

Manages and implements environmental health and safety (EH&S) programs for the Medical Center which include hazard identification evaluation and control, accident / injury prevention, hazardous materials / waste management, emergency preparedness, fire / life safety, ergonomics, industrial hygiene, and environmental regulatory compliance.

Responsible for the management of the daily Medical Center operations.

Essential Functions :

• Upholds Kaiser Permanente's Policies and Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities and applicable state, federal and local laws.
• Implements policy and procedures to ensure compliance with federal, state, regional, and local laws and for the reduction of EH&S liabilities and maintains the department's quality assurance programs.
• Assists in specific areas for the development of health and safety programs.
• Ensures customers receive quality service by acting as a consultant / resource for local administration, managers, physicians and staff on all matters related to environmental management, industrial hygiene and safety.
• Performs needs assessments; conducts and participates in multi-disciplinary team conferences, and reviews customer satisfaction reports.
• Based on results, develops new programs or enhances existing programs providing quality EH&S services.
• Acts as administrative liaison for all EH&S regulatory agency inspections and surveys, including TJC, Cal- EPA, DOHS, Cal-OSHA, Department of Agriculture and the State Fire Marshall.
• Communicates strategies, priorities and recommends corrective actions to facility leadership, department managers and employees.
• Monitors the Medical Center budgets and researches / explains variance.
• Identifies opportunities to reduce costs and enhance quality of services.
• Develops, implements, and presents EH&S training programs for the different facilities.
• Conducts comprehensive audits of facility(s) EH&S programs to identify areas for improvement.
• Collaboratively develops plans of action with department managers.
• Assume other activities and responsibilities from time to time as directed.

Basic Qualifications :

Experience

Minimum five (5) years of EH&S experience.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in EH&S, natural science, engineering or related curriculum, OR four (4) years of experience in a directly related field.
• High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required.

License, Certification, Registration

N / A

Additional Requirements :

• Previous supervisory experience in an union environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations required.
• Must be able to work in a Labor / Management Partnership environment.

Preferred Qualifications :

• Associate Safety Professional or Industrial Hygienist in Training certificate preferred.
• Lab experience preferred. Investigative / problem solving skills. Strong communication skills across all functions. Manages represented direct reports.
16 days ago