Environmental Health and Safety Technician

Company Description

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 defense 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.

Job Description

The Environmental Health & Safety Technician (EHS) provides environmental, occupational health and safety 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 minimize risks. The role is the key practical interface in the provision of environmental health and safety risk management with internal and external stakeholders. The EHS will utilize problem solving skills to assist in the development and implementation of safety processes and improvements. The EHS Technician will continue to read, research relevant subject matter to maintain current knowledge and competencies within the environmental, health and safety field.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide monthly food service inspections in accordance with food safety industry standards or as determined by the Department of State.
• Ensure inspections encompass a comprehensive review of facility compliance with regulatory requirements no less stringent than the U.S. Food and Drug Agency (USFDA) Food Code.
• Review inspection findings to ensure all dining facilities meet prescribed standards, verify completion of appropriate food handler training, and assess compliance with food service workers medical requirements.
• Promptly communicate inspection results, compliance reports, and any recommendations for improvement or remediation within three (3) business days.
• Investigate any food-borne illness outbreaks and collaborate closely with IOM, to complete a thorough investigation.
• Visit the affected food facility to conduct follow-up investigations, review current food preparation practices, interview affected individuals and staff, and trace patients being treated for foodborne illness.
• Provide regular updates which in turn will be provided to the DOS CORs.
• Complete a comprehensive final report, including recommendations and the timing of follow-on inspections at the conclusion of the investigation.
• Ensure that all recommendations are implemented promptly to mitigate future risks and enhance food safety protocols.
• Establish a Food Safety and Inspection Program meeting the requirements of the Food / Water / Ice provider’s delivery requirements.
• Verify and validate the LSS vendor’s food safety and inspection program to ensure health and safety standards are met. This includes sampling and testing fresh...