Fire & Life Safety Officer

Site: The General Hospital Corporation

 

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Job Summary

Reports to the Mass General Hospital (MGH) Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) Manager. The incumbent’s knowledge, skills, and experience in the field of safety and strong interpersonal skills will be utilized to provide in-depth technical and program support over a wide range of department functions, with an emphasis on proactively eliminating hazards in the hospital and laboratory environment. The Fire & Life Safety Officer (FLSO) interacts with staff of all levels in clinical, research and support departments to assist with safety and regulatory compliance. The FLSO routinely liaises local and state authorities having jurisdiction (AHJ) on behalf of MGH for inspections and other matters related to regulatory licensing, permitting, and compliance.

 

• Assists in developing and communicating safety policies and procedures related to fire, life safety, and construction safety.
• Provides safety training to MGH staff and vendors based on regulations and established policies and procedures.    
• Leads safety audits in assigned organizational sectors in clinical, research, and active construction settings. Assures the effective communication of audit results and tracks program performance. Assists leadership and staff in hazard mitigation.
• Interfaces with staff, contractors, and vendors on matters related to environmental health and safety.
• Interfaces with local authorities on behalf of MGH.
• Assists in the maintenance of applicable regulatory licenses, permits, certificates, etc.
• Assists in managing the personal protective equipment (PPE) program. Consults on PPE selection and provides training on proper management, use, and disposal.  
• Supports the emergency preparedness and response capabilities of the EH&S department. Responds to emergencies as required.  
• Represents the EH&S department on various committees and meetings related to fire, life safety, and construction safety.
• Maintains technical competencies based on job demands. Keeps knowledgeable of pertinent codes, standards, and guidelines.
• Supports EH&S department needs and project work as assigned.

 

• Associate’s degree with 3+ years of safety experience; preferably in a healthcare or laboratory setting.
• Must be thoroughly familiar with industry regulations and guidelines, especially the Massachusetts Building Code, Massachusetts Fire Code, NFPA 101 Life Safety Code, and NFPA 99 Health Care Facilities Code.
• Strong interpersonal skills; verbal and written communication skills; Ability to interact effectively with people individually and in small groups; must handle conflict tactfully and constructively
• Capable of performing tasks while wearing a respirator and/or other personal protective equipment.

• Ability to recognize safety risks and apply safety controls which demonstrate risk reduction or elimination. 
• Presentation skills; ability to deliver training presentations to varied audiences of varied sizes.

• Flexibility and teamwork: the EHS department has a broad set of responsibilities requiring all technical staff to multitask and support other team members.
• Computer competency with general office software.
• Physically able to perform tasks such as walking, standing, climbing, lifting, carrying

• Must manage frequently shifting priorities and constant change; must usually attend to a variety of simultaneous tasks

• Periodically required to work off-hours; occasionally required to respond to urgent matters with short notice on regular and off-hours

• Periodically work in hazardous environments wearing appropriate personal protective equipment
• Periodically be on-call on a rotating basis

 

Onsite

 

125 Nashua Street

 

40

 

Regular

 

Day (United States of America)

 

Pay Range

- /

 

Grade

6

 

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1200 The General Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

 

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