Safety and Compliance Officer Engineering

Organizational Unit:

The College of Engineering serves over 6000 students and offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in 12 programs. The College of Engineering seeks to profoundly shape and impact lives through the steadfast pursuit of world-class engineering research education and innovation. We aspire to be at the forefront of engineering research and education cultivating knowledgeable passionate engineers who are dedicated to need-based solutions-oriented engineering. We share a culture of excellence characterized by an emphasis on students research innovation partnership inclusivity agility and the future.

The College of Engineering Facilities and Safety department is dedicated to providing quality facilities that are safe and to positively impact these spaces in which we learn teach and work. Besides maintaining safe facilities we are a department that is dedicated to customer service while achieving the best utilization and response to current and emerging needs.

Position Summary:

The Safety & Compliance Officer supports EH&S in maintaining a safe and compliant environment for the College of Engineering by conducting inspections investigating incidents and implementing corrective measures. The role oversees safety records provides guidance on regulations and proper procedures leads monthly safety audits and develops training for faculty staff and students. Under the Facilities & Safety Director the position plans and evaluates fire prevention and occupational safety programs identifies hazards recommends improvements and assists with broader facilities needs across the College.

30% - Assist EH&S in the inspection of workplaces to assure a safe & healthful condition for workersaswellasinvestigatingaccidents&developingmeasurestopreventrecurrences. Disseminates information to department heads & others regarding toxic substances hazards carcinogens & other safety information. Measures to prevent recurrences. Maintainsadministrativecontrolofrecordsrelatedtosafetyprograms&stayuptodateon state and federal workplace safety regulations. Fields inquiries from COEs faculty staff labs & classrooms utilizing a safety committee comprised of representatives from all departments to detect code violations hazards and incorrect work practices &procedures.

30% - Developimplement& implements coordinate assesses fire prevention and occupational safety and health programs under general direction of Facilities & Safety Director utilizing knowledge of industrial safety-related engineering discipline and operating regulations.

30% - Provide appropriate safety health accident prevention investigation training & prepares appropriatenoticestoissueforabatementofanyidentifiedhazardforCOEsfacultystaff and students. Identify hazards or faults that may cause accidents & devises a strategic plan to remedy those problems measure & evaluate effectiveness of safety program using established goals. Trains new safety officials to assist in audits & other oversight.

10% - Develop&recommendnewprocedures&approachestosafety&losspreventionbased on reports of incidents accidents and other data gathered from COE personnel. Assist the Facilities Manager in meeting the needs of the College of Engineering.

MinimumQualifications:

ThispositionrequiresaBachelorsdegreeand1yearofexperienceinsafetyorresearch compliance; hazardous material control or scientific laboratory compliance may be substituted for the Bachelors degree.

PreferredQualifications:

Thispositionwillrequiretheabilitytodevelopandimplementasafetyprogramprior experience would be a plus. Certificate in Safety Management (CSM) Advanced Safety Certificate (ASC) & Fundamentals of Industrial Hygiene (FIH) or is able to obtain certification within a year after employment.