Safety Manager

Job Title - Safety Manager

FT / PT Status Full-time
Benefits Eligibility Yes
Salary $58.00
Remote Work / In-Office In-Office

Recruiter Christa Rowland
Application Deadline 10-1-26

*This job posting may close at any time after the minimum advertising period of three (3) business days has passed should a sufficient applicant pool be received. Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible.

Job Description

The Utah Office of Energy Development (OED) is seekinga Safety Manager to lead the environmental health and
safety program at the Utah San Rafael Energy Lab (USREL). Theposition will protectemployees contractors visitors the public and the environment while supportingresearch testing construction anddemonstration activities. Itwill provide safety leadership for work involving hazardous chemicalsmolten salts compressed gases high-temperature systems electrical and mechanical equipmentradioactive materials and industrial operations. The incumbent will develop programsassess risk lead incident investigations coordinate training and emergencypreparedness and advise laboratory leadership and project teams. The Safety Manager will reportto the Lab Director and have authority to stop work when an imminenthazard is identified.

USREL supports public-and private-sector energy researchand demonstration projects. The successful candidate must workeffectively across laboratory industrial construction and field settings andwith employees contractors partnersregulators and emergency responders.

Key Responsibilities

• Inspect andaudit laboratories high-bay and warehouseareas utilities construction activities andpartner work areas; document findings and verify corrective actions.
• Review new experiments equipment chemicals and facility modifications before authorization; facilitate job hazardanalyses process hazard reviews and management-of-change evaluations.
• Administer programs for chemical hygiene hazardcommunication personal protective equipment respiratory protection lockout/tagout electrical safetycompressed gases hot work contractor safety and spill response.
• Coordinate with theRadiation Safety Officer on radiologicaltraining postings material control dosimetry incident response license conditions and writtenprocedures.
• Lead incident and near-miss investigations determinecauses prepare required reports and notifications and manage correctiveand preventive actions.
• Deliver safety orientation task-specifictraining qualification programs and emergencydrills; maintain accurate competency records.
• Coordinate emergency preparedness with laboratory leadership local responders regulators medical providers and project partners.
• Monitor regulatory changes; coordinate with UOSH Utah DEQ fire authorities insurers and auditors; and maintain
  inspection-ready records.

Qualifications

Minimum

• Ten or more years of progressively responsible safety experience including safety management in a laboratory research and development energy or industrial environment.
• Bachelors degree in occupational safety industrial hygiene engineering science or a related field. Equivalent education and relevant experience may be considered.

Preferred

• Experience developing implementing auditing and improving environmental health and safety programs.
• Working knowledge of UOSH or OSHA requirements and laboratory hazards including hazardous chemicals compressed gases electrical safety lockout/tagout personal protective equipment and emergency response.
• Experience leading incident and near-miss investigations root-cause analyses and corrective-action programs.
• Demonstrated ability to train employees influence safe work practices and communicate effectively with technical staff contractors regulators and leadership.
• Professional certification such as Certified Safety Professional Certified Industrial Hygienist or Certified Hazardous Materials Manager is preferred. Radiological safety experience is also desirable.

Supplemental Information

• Work schedule: Monday - Friday

About the Role

Location 800 N Coal Haul Rd Orangeville
Background Check Required No
Drug Test Required No
Schedule Code TL - Time Limited

Why You Should Join Our Team
In Utah we believe hard work is important but balance is essential. Finding work/life balance is a vital element to our culture. To find out more about WHY Utah click here. Other benefits may include:

• Job Stability: Enjoy the security and reliability of employment within a well-established organization.
• Career Growth: Develop valuable skills and gain opportunities for leadership within a large organization.
• Meaningful Work: Contribute to an important service that benefits the community and supports organizational goals.
• Supportive Work Environment: Be part of a team that values cooperation strong work ethics and mutual support.

The Agency
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EEO Statement
The State of Utah is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race color ancestry religion sex national origin sexual orientation age citizenship marital status disability gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories consistent with legal requirements. For accommodations please contact .

Required Experience:

Manager