Science & Engineering Safety Specialist

Salary/Position Classification

• $63,500 + depending on experience annual, Exempt
• 40 hours per week
• This position will work onsite.

Purpose of Position

Reporting to the Director of Safety with a dotted line to the Deans of Arts & Sciences and Engineering and Mines, this position is responsible for the management of environmental health and safety related programs; participating in committees and working groups; assisting in the development, oversight, training, and continuous improvement of the University Arts & Sciences and Engineering Departments.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day operation of the Safety Program for the University Arts & Sciences and Engineering Departments, including updating and reviewing of the safety manuals.
  • Conduct studies to identify hazards (i.e., air quality. etc.)
  • Develop incident prevention and loss control systems for incorporation into the operational policies of Arts & Sciences and Engineering Departments.
  • Devise methods to evaluate safety programs and conduct evaluations, as well as compile statistical information to determine safety and environmental health priorities for Arts & Sciences and Engineering Departments.
  • Evaluate technical and scientific publications concerned with safety management.
  • Provide safety consultation to the Arts & Sciences and Engineering Departments.
  • Conduct inspections and audits to monitor regulatory compliance Arts & Sciences and Engineering Departments.
  • Identify, eliminate, or manage hazards as required by federal, state, and local regulations and guidelines.
  • Investigate incidents (fires. spills, etc.), prepare reports and assist with ND Workers Compensation claims management as it pertains to Arts & Sciences and Engineering Departments.
  • Safety and Loss Control related committee membership(s) and any other committees as assigned.
  • Foster and improve upon the safety culture within the two colleges.
  • Works with colleges to develop field safety guidelines and training. 
• Manage the day-to-day operation of the Environmental Program at the Arts & Sciences and Engineering Departments, including updating and reviewing of the safety manuals.
  • Maintain bill of ladens, shipping documents and managing Arts & Sciences and Engineering Departments waste stream programs.
  • Annual Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) facility reviews and Tier 2 reporting for the Arts & Sciences and Engineering Departments.
  • Perform respiratory fit tests for personnel who are required to wear a tight-fitting respirator within the Arts & Sciences and Engineering Departments.
  • Conduct annual certification on fume hoods within the Arts & Sciences and Engineering Departments.
  • Work with federal, state, and local agencies to facilitate the correction of safety and environmental health problems within the Arts & Sciences and Engineering Departments.
  • Management of regulated/ hazardous materials and wastes policies and programs within the Arts & Sciences and Engineering Departments.
• Chemical Hygiene Officer for the Arts & Sciences and Engineering Departments.
  • Serves as the Chemical Hygiene Officer for Arts & Sciences and Engineering Departments
  • Oversee compliance with the Chemical Hygiene program
  • Manages purchasing and inventory of Chemicals within the Arts & Sciences and Engineering Departments
  • Perform routine inspections and surveys of authorized users
  • Coordinates calibration of all survey monitoring equipment
  • Manages the waste program, radiation sealed sources and radiation producing machines for the Arts & Sciences and Engineering Departments 
• Provide training on various Environmental Health and Safety topics .
  • Determines training needs based on regulatory requirements and analysis of incident statistics
  • Develops safety training curriculum and methods to better inform employees of occupational hazards from conducted job hazard analysis of their work areas
  • Conducts safety training on various topics (laboratory safety. general safety. etc.)
  • Keeps current with the changing methods and technologies. 

Required Competencies

• Organizational/prioritization ability.
• Interpersonal/verbal/written communication skills.
• Customer oriented/service, detail oriented etc.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to use technical equipment associated with radiation and chemical safety
• Ability to research new technologies and their related safety issues, safe oper