Safety Officer - Chemical - Environmental Health & Safety

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Job Requisition ID:

R00041848

Job Category:

Professional and Technical

Organization:

Env Health and Safety

Location/s:

Main Campus Jackson

Job Title:

Safety Officer - Chemical - Environmental Health & Safety

Job Summary:

Oversees and manages a comprehensive chemical safety and chemical and hazardous waste management program, ensuring compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations. Designs, develops, and provides formal and informal education and training.

Education & Experience

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related field and two (2) years of related experience or equivalent combination of education/experience

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES OR REGISTRATION REQUIRED:  Valid Driver's License required. Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response Certification within one (1) year of employment.
DOT certification for shipping hazardous goods within one (1) year of employment.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge of chemistry or chemical engineering. Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local regulations, safety codes, dot codes, chemical safety, and general safety protocols. Knowledge of federal, state, and local safety regulations, protocols, and procedures governing the use, storage, disposal, and transportation of chemical and potentially infectious waste materials. Skill in writing concise technical reports. Skill in handling hazardous and unstable chemicals. Skill in interacting diplomatically with persons of various educational, social, and cultural backgrounds. Ability to establish and maintain effective collaborative working relationships. Ability to develop, implement, and enforce chemical safety programs and protocols. Ability to work in/around potentially hazardous biological or chemical conditions and to wear the appropriate personal protective equipment. Ability to react calmly in emergency situations.

Responsibilities

• Develops, evaluates, coordinates, and implements chemistry waste management and education programs to control and eliminate chemical hazards.
• Serves as the primary hazardous materials response officer. Ensures the proper storage, use, waste minimization, neutralization, detoxification, analysis, transport, and disposal of chemical products and hazardous waste.
• Develops chemical emergency response procedures for accidental spills, personal contamination, and investigation of laboratory accidents.
• Investigates chemical accidents; develops and recommends the implementation of corrective action plans.
• Conducts safety and compliance surveys and inspects workplace environments, equipment, and practices to assure compliance with applicable regulations and guideline governing the use, handling, and disposal of chemicals and hazardous waste and to ensure the safety of employees, students, and the public. Informs management of areas not in compliance.
• Recommends and implements measures to help protect employees from potentially hazardous work methods, processes, or materials. Prepares, submits, and maintains applicabl