Sr Fire Safety Specialist

WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?
With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career! 

JOB SUMMARY
Works under minimal supervision to provide professional knowledge and expertise in operation and supervision of one or more sections of Office of Safety & Business Continuity. 
Review life safety/fire protection plans; inspect campus facilities per codes/TJC; document and communicate deficiencies. Research/apply applicable codes; advise staff/contractors. Troubleshoot, maintain/repair, or oversee vendors for fire protection systems. Develop/deliver/supervise fire-safety training. Meet schedules; complete assigned projects. Prepare for, respond to, and mitigate fires, floods, and hazmat incidents; use PPE incl. SCBA; obtain/maintain certifications; participate in drills. Essential, on-call role; respond after hours as needed to sustain operations. Perform admin/program tasks and manage projects. 
 

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
• Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Required

• Education
  Bachelor's Degree in safety related field or 
  Master's Degree in safety related field 
   

• Experience
  3 years directly related safety experience with Bachelor's Degree. or 
  No experience with Master's Degree or 
  Professional certification pertinent to specific safety specialty is preferred and may be considered in lieu of degree with six (6) years of directly related safety experience. or 
  Pertinent Military experience may be considered for some of the required experience. 
   

JOB DUTIES

• Identifies potential safety hazards, prepares reports on conditions, and takes action to mitigate identified deficiencies.
• Performs surveys of laboratories and facilities to ensure adherence to regulation and procedures.
• Responsible for planning, developing, and conducting training programs related to environmental and other hazards.
• Designs, develops, implements, and oversees the organization's environmental, health, and safety programs and procedures to safeguard employees and surrounding communities meet regulatory requirements
• Investigates employee and environmental accidents and recommends corrective actions.
• Provide assistance and training for lower level employees.
• Investigates accidents and incidents, identifying causes and how to prevent their recurrence.
• Ensures employee health & safety standards are met in all areas of the organization.
• Coordinates comprehensive program of disposal