Director Environmental Health and Safety

Director Environmental Health and Safety Join to apply for the Director Environmental Health and Safety role at Cleveland Clinic. Join Cleveland Clinic’s Main Campus where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading‑edge, patient care is world class and caregivers are family. Here, you will work alongside a passionate and dedicated team, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. As the Director of Environmental Health and Safety (EHS), you will lead the development, implementation, and advancement of a comprehensive EHS program designed to ensure the safety of caregivers, patients, visitors and contractors while maintaining full compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards. In this highly collaborative role, you’ll oversee key program areas—including industrial hygiene, hazardous materials management, occupational safety, fire prevention, ergonomics and the Joint Commission Environment of Care—while interfacing closely with Legal, Infection Prevention, Occupational Health and Accreditation teams. You will manage OSHA complaints and injury responses, provide oversight of construction site safety and environmental rounding, and support systemwide education on chemical handling and safe work practices. This is a unique opportunity to build and elevate a consistent, enterprise‑wide EHS program from the mid‑layer up, ensuring a safe and resilient environment across the organization. Work Hours: Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm. Key Responsibilities Develop, implement, and maintain programs and policies that drive a culture of safety and high reliability throughout the organization. Leverage EHS best practices across the Cleveland Clinic Health System. Advise and counsel management personnel at all levels regarding EHS-related issues. Partner with leaders across the organization to identify, develop and implement EHS goals and initiatives. Supervise and coordinate technical expertise and oversight of EHS programs. Establish program goals each year. Ensure the highest levels of caregiver engagement and reliability. Develop comprehensive EHS systems and compliance programs that encompass all operations. Ensure regulatory compliance with local, state, and federal EHS-related regulations, Joint Commission Standards, and Centers of Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Conditions of Participation. Be responsible for EHS metrics, auditing and key indicators to ensure consistency and compliance. Establish and implement processes and systems for collection and maintenance EHS-related data. Monitor, analyze and evaluate metrics that measure effectiveness of EHS programs and activities and provide updates to leadership. Direct and oversee EHS audits and coordinate action plans to resolve findings promptly and effectively. Develop, implement and oversee injury reduction and cost containment programs. Maintain productive relationships with external organization, regulatory agencies, contractors, suppliers, and partners. Represent EHS on various committees, task groups, team, and councils. Develop and administer the EHS budget. Supervise, lead, and mentor subordinates and safety professionals. Conduct periodic caregiver performance reviews. Minimum Qualifications Master’s Degree required in occupational health, occupational safety, environmental health, hazardous materials management, risk management, engineering, or other EHS-related discipline. Certified in one of the following: Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM), Certified Professional Ergonomist (CPE), or Professional Engineer‑Mechanical (PE). Other EHS-related American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA) accredited certifications may be considered. (Unaccredited certifications will not be considered) Valid driver’s license (VDL). At least 10 years of progressive EHS experience. Experience to include development of EHS policies, procedures, and practices; safety investigations; emergency response; and the integration of EHS into business operations. At least seven years of progressive EHS leadership experience including personnel and budget management. Working knowledge of MS Office, including Access, Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Project. Proficient in EHS-related rules, regulations, standards, and Conditions of Participation. Experience working with regulatory and accrediting agencies including written, verbal and in‑person communications. Experience making presentations to senior leadership, writing reports and manuals. Preferred Qualifications PhD. EHS experience at a large academic/medical institution preferred. Six Sigma/lean certification preferred. Why You'll Love Working with Us 403(b) Savings & Investment Plan Investment Pension Plan (IPP) Tuition Reimbursement Paid Time Off (PTO) Employee Discounts Dental and Vision Plans Life Insurance and Disability Physical Requirements Manual dexterity sufficient to operate a personal computer, other office equipment, and EHS-related field monitoring equipment. Must be able to sit for one hour or more. Must be able to work under stressful conditions. Ability to travel and provide 24x7 on‑call support for any emergency. Personal Protective Equipment Ability to wear PPE associated with hazardous materials emergency response, especially respiratory protection, eye/face protection, gloves, body protection. Pay Range Minimum Annual Salary: $118,960.00 Maximum Annual Salary: $190,360.00 The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate’s actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate’s work history, experience, skill set and education. The pay range displayed does not include any applicable pay practices (e.g., shift differentials, overtime, etc.). The pay range does not include the value of Cleveland Clinic’s benefits package (e.g., healthcare, dental and vision benefits, retirement savings account contributions, etc.). 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