EHS Technician - EHS-Hazardous Waste Management
Company: University of Texas Medical Branch
Location: Galveston
Posted on: May 28, 2023
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Job Description:
Minimum Qualifications:
High School graduate or GED and three years of related experience,
or equivalent. May be required to maintain a Texas Commercials
Driver's License with hazardous materials endorsement.
Job Description:
Provides basic technical assistance and services following
policies, standards, and regulations relating to environmental
health and safety under general supervision.
Primarily works in the Environmental Protection Management group of
the Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) department, responsible
for ensuring that hazardous materials, including chemical and
radioactive wastes and other materials generated by UTMB are
handled, managed and transported according to strict internal
procedures. - Will also periodically work with other groups within
EHS as needed to accomplish common goals.
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Department Overview:
The Environmental Health and Safety's (EHS) Environmental
Protection Management team provides the University of Texas Medical
Branch (UTMB) campuses and clinical facilities with hazardous
materials disposal and environmental-related services.
The EHS team of safety, health, and environmental professionals
work to protect the health & safety of faculty, staff, students,
patients, and visitors at UTMB as well as ensure compliance with
local, state, and federal regulations. Our mission is to work with
our customers to provide a workplace free of recognized hazards in
support of the UTMB mission to improve health for the people of
Texas and around the world. - -
Essential Job Duties:
Supports customers regarding environmental, health, & safety
related compliance. -
Collection, segregation, and overall management of hazardous wastes
(Chemical, Radiological, Regulated Medical). -
Coordinates work duties within program areas and with
contractors.
Provides technical support on safety assignments within established
time frames.
Assists in the development and delivery of safety training
programs.
Assists in the development and implementation of new/improved work
processes.
Marginal or Periodic Functions:
Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities:
Working Environment:
Salary Range:
Actually salary commensurate with experience.
Work Schedule:
Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm, and as need on occasion.
Keywords: University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston , EHS Technician - EHS-Hazardous Waste Management, Executive , Galveston, Texas
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