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Job Summary
UT Southwestern Medical Center is hiring for an Occupational Safety
Specialist.
This Safety Specialist will inspect all construction work sites and issue work
permits for confined space entry, hotworks, trenching and excavation, high
work, and similar hazardous work. Conduct workplace injury investigations,
develop technical reports to document the incident, and make necessary
recommendations to prevent future occurrences. Prepare for, respond to, and
mitigate emergencies which include but are not limited to fires, flooding, and
hazardous materials incidents. The use of personal protective equipment
including hazardous entry (flame and chemical) suits and respiratory
protection up to and including SCBA. This position is designated as essential.
Personnel in designated essential positions are expected to report to work as
required in the event of an emergency to sustain institutional services or
protect assets. Oversee and manage small projects or inspection programs.
Performs other duties as assigned.
THIS ROLE WILL SUPPORT UTSW CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES.
The ideal candidate will have OSHA 10, OSHA 30 and OSHA 501. Strong preference
for candidate with ASP or CSP. Have completed course programs SSH, CSHO, SHEP.
Experience and Education
- Bachelor’s degree in safety related field strongly preferred and two (2) years directly related safety experience
- Education may be considered in lieu of experience requirements
- Masters degree in safety related field and no experience
- Professional certification pertinent to specific safety specialty is preferred and may be considered in lieu of degree with four (4) years of directly related safety experience
- Pertinent Military experience may be considered for some of the required experience
- Advanced degrees (Bachelor’s or Master’s) may be considered in lieu of experience requirements
Job Duties
Expertise is required in Occupational Safety. Please review specifics of the
job as noted below in the comments section to identify for which safety
program this posting is recruiting.
- Investigates safety and environmental incidents; identifying causes and how to prevent their recurrence
- Ensures employee health & safety standards are met in all areas of the organization
- Performs surveys of laboratories and facilities to ensure adherence to safety regulation and procedures
- Identifies potential safety hazards, prepares reports on conditions, and takes action to mitigate identified deficiencies
- Ensures proper use and disposal of hazardous materials and waste
- Provide assistance and safety training to departments
- This position is designated as essential. Personnel in designated essential positions are expected to report to work as required in the event of an emergency to sustain institutional services or protect assets
- Performs other duties as assigned
Knowledge and Skills
- Work requires exercise of considerable judgment in application and interpretation of procedures, safety regulations, standards and codes
- Work requires contact with staff and faculty of other departments while conducting inspections or providing technical assistance
- Effective communication and customer service skills necessary
Working Environment
Work is performed indoors and outdoors. Working conditions involve more than
average exposure to hazardous equipment or materials. This role has long
periods of standing, requires walking, bending, climbing, lifting.
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This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code
51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record
information. UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and
working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the
University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern
prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of
race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender
identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship
status, or veteran status.
Benefits
UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits
package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your
overall wellbeing, and include :
- PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
- 100% coverage for preventive healthcare no copay
- Paid Time Off, available day one
- Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
- Paid Parental Leave Benefit
- Wellness programs
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
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