Environmental Health and Safety Technician

International SOS delivers customized medical and security risk management and wellbeing solutions to enable our clients to operate safely and effectively in environments far from home. Founded in 1984, we operate in 92 countries providing integrated medical solutions to organizations with international operations. Our innovative technology and medical and security expertise focus on prevention, offering real-time, actionable insights and on-the-ground quality delivery. We provide clinical services to include “hands on” direct care at over 800 sites around the world, many of which include inpatient clinical care capabilities. With 12,000 staff (including 5,200 medical and behavioral health providers) our services include the design, deployment, and operation of healthcare solutions including freestanding surgical facilities in remote and austere environments, telemedicine consultation through a wide range of virtual modalities, referrals to a global network of more than 100,000 vetted providers, and global aeromedical evacuation. Within our portfolio of companies, International SOS Government Medical Services (GMS), headquartered in Houston, Texas provides contracted healthcare support to Government defence and civil agencies and government contractors, including support to military exercises and operations, diplomatic missions, natural disasters, and refugee care. To protect your workforce, we are at your fingertips: internationalsos.com

Purpose of the Job:

The Environmental Health & Safety Technician provides environmental, occupational health and Safety (EOHS) management to the facility. The EHS will support the project to develop and provide comprehensive, environmental, safety and compliance programs. The duties will require coordination of safety initiatives and promotion of a culture of safety for both the staff and patients to minimise risks. The role is the key practical interface in the provision of EOHS risk management with internal and external stakeholders. The EHS will utilise problem solving skills to assist in the development and implementation of safety processes and improvements. The Environmental Health and Safety Technician will continue to read, research relevant subject matter to maintain current knowledge and competencies within the environmental, health and safety field.

Key Responsibilities:

• Implement emergency response plans and procedures.
• Conduct routine facility and program compliance audits. Produce supporting documentation for audit findings and assist with the follow-up. Assist in the implementation of corrective actions.
• Medical Health Intelligence Risk Assessment. Assist with identification of the prevalent health threat level and required mitigation measures. Monitor and provide Med intelligence on new and emerging health threats in collaboration with Preventive medicine.
• Water Hygiene. Routine monitoring of potable water quality.
• Food Safety. Routine monitoring of any catering operations and periodic formal review of service provider compliance.
• Fire Safety. Develop, implement, and monitor the Fire Safety Plan. Undertake routine safety checks of firefighting and monitoring/alarm equipment within communal areas and working and domestic accommodation. Provide periodic training in fire safety prevention and control measures and provide oversight and feedback to management on completed fire drills.
• Risk Assessments. Develop, in conjunction with the Facility Health Manager, suitable and sufficient general and departmental risk assessments and periodically review as required.
• Control of Substances Hazardous to Health. Directly support departmental heads in the development of COSHH specific assessments, effective control, storage and onwards management.
• Occupational Hygiene. Directly support departmental heads in the determination of OH hazards, required controls, and additional actions as they arise.
• Communicable Disease Management. Act as the advisor for CD management within the facility. Investigate and support CD management control teams with food poisoning and other CD outbreaks. Provide proactive and reactive health education advice to cases, contacts, and the general population.
• Incident and Accident Management. Directly support departmental heads in the investigation of accidents, incidents and near misses, and appropriate learning outcomes
• Pest and Vector Control. Act as the primary advisor on matters relating to pest control.
• Sanitation and Waste Management. Act as the primary advisor on matters relating to sanitation and waste management.
• Climatic Hazards. Advise on climatic hazards and control measures.
• Quality & Assurance Activities. Participate in the delivery of Quality and Assurance activities. Support the audit, management, and delivery of such Q & A activities.
• Induction and Arrivals. Deliver Health Induction briefings when required.
• Sustainability.
  • Logistics. Advise on asset procurement specifications as required.
  • Training. Assist in forecast and delivery of 3-month training plan. Deliver weekly EOHS training sessions.
  • Actively participates in Mass Casualty exercises and events.
  • Performance of other duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Knowledge (Brief description of technical knowledge or skills needed to perform the job)

• Preference for Experience working in a similar EHS role in a clinical setting.
• 2-3 years' work experience in environmental, health, occupational safety, or risk management.
• Knowledge of NSF, ANSI, AIHA and ASHRAE guides and standards.
• OSHA 40-hour training preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook).

Experience Preferred:

• Experience on a military site, working as a government subcontractor or prime contractor is preferred.

Education Required:

• Associates Degree or equivalent education credentials in Biological Science, Environmental health and Safety, applied science or public health Or equivalent background experience and training providing knowledge of appropriate environmental health and safety practices principles and procedures.
• Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Other Special Qualifications:

• Ability to obtain and maintain a clearance to drive company vehicles.
• Must be able to read, write and speak English to effectively communicate.
• This position is unaccompanied.
• US Citizen or Permanent Resident Card is required.
• Ability to obtain a DOS mandated clearance one is required.
• Must be able to relocate to Doha, Qatar.
• A valid passport is required and must be in your possession prior to relocation. You must maintain a current passport during your stay in Qatar.

International SOS Government Medical Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or job applicants on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. 

Compensation - Min: $81,900 - Max: $88,725 USD

Benefits - This position is eligible for our comprehensive and competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Additional benefits include a 401k plan and paid time off and annual bonus.  International SOS complies with all federal, state, and local minimum wage laws.

Must possess a valid U.S. passport due to project requirements. 

International SOS Government Medical Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or job applicants on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.