Process and Engineering Safety Officer in United States

Job Title

Process and Engineering Safety Officer

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Environmental Health & Safety

Proposed Minimum Salary

$8,234.77 monthly

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Who we are

En v i r o n m e n t a l Health and Safety is a departm en t within the Division of Operations. The EHS team of safety, health, and en v i r o n m e n t a l professionals is focused on helping Texas A&M University to fulfill its mission of “providing the highest quality undergraduate and graduate programs” and “developing new understandings through research and creativity.” En v i r o n m e n t a l Health and Safety supports and en riches Texas A&M University by providing quality programs and services that instill safety, health, and en v i r o n m e n t a l stewardship.

What we want

The Engineering Safety Officer will provide EHS support to Engineering faculty, staff, and students and other TAMU research and teaching areas with significant risks and hazards related to mechanical, electrical, pressure, noise, explosives, etc. The position will provide direction to the Engineering Safety Committee and assist in review of project safety Analysis (PSA). The position will also be responsible for Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) program oversight.

What you need to know

Salary: $98,817.24/year

Special Note: A cover letter and resume are strongly encouraged. You may upload them on the application under the CV/Resume section.

Position Details: Ability to tolerate laboratory environments and moderate exposure to extreme temperature, dust, dirt, fumes, smoke, loud noises and chemical substances. Requires ability to wear personal protective equipment including respirator, protective clothing.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering safety, occupational safety, occupational health, industrial hygiene, engineering, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Ten years of experience in an environmental health and safety field or related.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Working knowledge of environmental safety and health rules, regulations, and standards.

• Must have computer skills in such areas as spreadsheets, word processing, and relational databases, and must be proficient with the use of Microsoft Office software.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Public speaking/presenting ability.

• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others as well as work independently.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree or PhD in engineering, engineering safety, occupational health, occupational safety, or industrial hygiene

• CHMM, CSP, or CIH

• Experience in higher education or research environments

Essential Duties/Tasks

Program Management:

• Collaborate with faculty, staff, and students to promote process and engineering safety to include a culture of safety and compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and policies

• Collaborate and provide guidance to the Engineering Safety Council

• Provide subject matter expertise in process and engineering safety for laboratories

• Provide program oversight for Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS)

Risk Analysis and Hazard Assessment:

• Evaluate physical risks in research laboratories focusing on processes related to mechanical, electrical, pressure, noise, explosives, nanotechnology, etc.

• Review Project Safety Analysis (PSA) as needed for process and engineering safety

• Review construction and renovation plans for laboratories

Training:

• Provide guidance and training on process and engineering control measures and PPE for process and engineering safety

• Develop training curriculum as needed for process and engineering safety

• Provide training as needed for process and engineering safety

Emergency Response:

• Responds as needed with other EHS personnel to emergencies and assists with emergency responders as needed

  Why Texas A&M University?

We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration.  Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you.  Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes. 

• Health (https://www.tamus.edu/business/benefits-administration/medical/) , dental (https://www.tamus.edu/business/benefits-administration/dental/) , vision (https://www.tamus.edu/business/benefits-administration/vision-insurance/) , life and long-term disability insurance (https://www.tamus.edu/business/benefits-administration/life-add/) with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums

• 12-15 days (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/index.html) of annual paid holidays

• Up to eight hours of paid sick leave (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/sick.html)  and at least  eight hours of paid vacation each (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/vacation.html) month

• Automatically enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas

• Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time (https://flourish.tamu.edu/wellness-release-time/)

• Professional Development: All employees have access to free  LinkedIn Learning (https://linkedinlearning.tamu.edu/)  training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more

• Employee Tuition Assistance (https://livingwell.tamu.edu/employee-tuition-assistance/) and Educational Release time (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/educational.html) for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee

For additional information on benefits Click here (http://employees.tamu.edu/benefits/_media/documents/200benefitsWellness101.pdf)

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

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