Environmental, Health and Safety Director jobs in Texas

• Knowledge of the fundamentals and principles of a wide range of EHS topics and the ability to communicate on critical technical and administrative topics with all levels of the campus organization.
• Ability to lead and manage multiple operations; ability to manage a variety of tasks simultaneously.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work effectively across diverse groups and levels of professionals.
• Capable of working side-by-side with faculty, staff, students, compliance, legal, and other professionals to produce results that meet and/or exceed expectations.
• Act as the primary point of contact for regulatory agencies and auditors to resolve issues and positively represent the institution.
• Proficiency in the use of technology and equipment associated with EHS work.

The University of North Texas System and its component institutions are committed to equal opportunity and comply with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University of North Texas System and its component institutions do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, and employment practices.

• Plans and implements policies and procedures surrounding EHS to maintain compliance with federal, state, and local rules and regulations. Serves as primary contact with federal, state, and local authorities regarding related matters.
• Maintains and ensures compliance with all applicable federal and state rules, regulations, and code standards; interprets regulations on relevant issues to provide practical guidance, support, and training aimed at maintaining and developing best practices.
• Provides strategic vision for EHS programs and provides leadership to professionals with wide ranges of experience.
• Advises leadership on policies and practices to ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local requirements and regulations.
• Provides oversight of the environmental program that includes components such as hazardous waste management, air, pollution prevention, compliance training, and Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasures (SPCC).
• Provides oversight of the occupational health and safety program that includes components such as respiratory protection, indoor air quality, hearing protection, hazard communication, ergonomics, mold, general shop safety, fire safety, food safety, compliance training, and public health.
• Provides oversight of laboratory and biosafety program. This program encompasses elements such as chemical safety, biosafety, hazardous and biological waste management, compliance training, leading the Institutional BioSafety Committee, and other general laboratory safety topics.
• Provides oversight of the radiation safety program that includes maintenance and compliance with radioactive materials license, process and disposal of radioactive material waste, and supports the institutions' PET imaging research projects and the clinics' nuclear medicine component.
• Serves as the university's primary liaison with government agencies regarding all environmental, occupational, and life safety issues, including, but not limited to the US Environmental Protection Agency, US Occupational Safety and Health Administration, and Texas State agencies (SORM, TCEQ, etc.)
• Establishes and monitors key performance metrics, measuring performance progress and evaluating EHS program effectiveness.
• Develops and promotes educational and outreach programs aimed at informing and creating productive collaborations with faculty, staff, and student groups regarding EHS topics.
• Ensures reports are filed timely with federal, state, and local agencies.
• On call 24/7.