Company: Carolinas HealthCare System

Location: Charlotte, N Carolina

Description:

Located throughout the Charlotte, NC area, Carolinas HealthCare System (CHS) is a premier, multi-faceted healthcare organization whose facilities make up one of the largest integrated healthcare systems in the United States.

An exceptional opportunity exists in Corporate Safety to organize and implement various life safety and construction safety programs to include facility inspection, fire safety training, and ensure compliance with the applicable federal, state, and local regulations governing safety activities. Candidate will interact in person and in writing with contractors, project managers, owner representatives, end users, and other stakeholders regarding project-related effects on safety, life safety, and facility operations; document safety-related project planning, monitoring, and follow-up activities in writing and/or with photographs, and maintain records for applicable surveys; develop and present training programs; review CADD drawings and phasing plans with project teams to assess Life Safety Code discrepancies and interim life safety measures needed; oversee the Interim Life Safety Measures (ILSM) process; conduct building assessments and field verifications of existing conditions influencing Life Safety Code compliance; and make formal recommendations for ILSMs and other protective measures.

Qualified candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree in Industrial Hygiene, Chemistry, Biology, Safety Management, Industrial Management, Industrial Engineering, Risk Management, Occupational Safety, Safety Engineering, or related discipline; basic knowledge of State and Federal OSHA, The Joint Commission, EPA, FDA, DOT, CDC, and NFPA laws/regulations/codes; be a Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), Certified Safety Professional, and/or BCSP accredited certification; a strong background in construction and fire safety; a minimum of eight years of experience in environmental health and safety or related discipline; and a minimum of six years of healthcare experience. A Master's degree, knowledge of NFPA codes and state building codes/fire codes, certification as a Fire Protection Engineer or Fire Protection Specialist, and Fire Protection Engineering or Safety management experience are preferred.

For more information about our System and to register online, please visit: www.carolinashealthcare.org/careers and search the department for Technical Services Group (TSG) or call (704) 863-5626. EOE/AA

Carolinas HealthCare System

To Apply:

www.carolinashealthcare.org/careers