Safety Specialist

The mission of The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center is to eliminate cancer in Texas, the nation, and the world through outstanding programs that integrate patient care, research and prevention, and through education for undergraduate and graduate students, trainees, professionals, employees and the public.

The primary purpose of the Safety Specialist position is to provide technical expertise to resolve safety issues involving personnel, visitors, patients and other institutional staff and contractors. Performs and completes special projects as assigned or as needed to address institutional safety issues. Maintains awareness as assigned or as needed to address institutional safety issues. Maintains awareness with applicable laws, regulations and national guidelines relevant to section functions and responsibilities. Complete environmental and safety policy review and development risk assessment, incident investigations, report writing and presentations to management to communicate risk and solutions. Assist in drafting comments on proposed state and federal regulations as needed. Duties may include functions in any or all of the following areas: Fire and Life Safety, Occupational Health and Safety, Radiation Safety, Emergency Preparedness and Joint Commission, Environmental Protection, Construction Safety and Biological, Chemical and Laboratory Safety.

Ideal candidate will have Industrial Hygiene and environmental remediation/monitoring experience. Some specifics are air sampling, exposure monitoring, asbestos abatement, mold remediation, general safety knowledge. Mold consultant license a plus.

KEY FUNCTIONS

Recognize, Evaluate, and Mitigate Hazards Recognizes, evaluates and provides corrective actions to identified safety hazards.

a. Perform accident investigations

b. Perform ergonomic assessments

c. Fall protection assessments

d. Liquid Nitrogen risk assessments

e. Mold/Water damage assessments

f. Noise assessments

g. Lighting assessments

h. Other risk assessments (Dock/Shop) Recognizes, evaluates and provides corrective actions to identified safety hazards in accordance with OSHA regulations

Compliance Assists in maintaining compliance with all local, state, and federal compliance guidelines and regulations. Provides regulatory interpretations, technical assistance, and recommendations to occupational health and safety programs .

a. OSHA fit testing

b. Exposure monitoring

c. USP 797 pharmacy compliance

d. Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation for Mold Assists in maintaining compliance with all local, state, and federal compliance guidelines and regulations.

Provides regulatory interpretations, technical assistance, and recommendations to occupational health and safety programs, including asbestos, lead and mold remediation.

a) Texas Department of State Health Services TAHPR regulations

b) EPA NESHAP regulations

c) OSHA regulations

Program Support and Implementation Participates in the development, management, and implementation of various Occupational Health and Safety programs, including industrial hygiene sampling. Assists in the review and monitoring of programs for effectiveness and efficiency.

a. Respiratory Protection program/training

b. Cryogenic liquids safety program

c. Air sampling, IAQ investigations, Bioaerosol sampling, Water sampling

d. Pharmacy compliance sampling

e. Slip, Trip, and Fall hazard prevention program

f. OHS equipment maintenance, inventory, material handling

g. New OHS equipment evaluation

h. Inventory management/Inventory tracking

Other duties as assigned

EDUCATION

Required: Bachelor's Degree Engineering, Applied or Basic Sciences, Industrial Hygiene, Public Health, Environmental Science or related field.

Preferred : Advanced degree in Engineering, Applied or Basic Sciences, Industrial Hygiene, Public Health, Environmental Science or related field.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Required : None

Preferred: Industrial Hygiene, environmental remediation or occupational safety.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

Required: TDL - Texas Drivers License Class A, B or C valid Texas driver's license depending on the type and weight of vehicle to be operated and number of passengers to be carried and eligible to drive State and institutional vehicles. Upon Hire

Preferred: CHMM - Cert Hazardous Materials Mgr Institute of Hazardous Materials Management (IHMM). Upon Hire

Preferred: CHP - Certified Health Physicist American Board of Health Physicists (ABHP). Upon Hire

Preferred: Certified Industrial Hygienist American Board of Industrial Hygiene (ABIH). Upon Hire

Preferred: CBSP - Cert Biological Safety Prof American Biological Safety Association (ABSA). Upon Hire

Preferred: CSP - Certified Safety Professional By the Board of Certified Safety Professional (BCSP). Upon Hire

Preferred: MP - Licensed Medical Physicist Licensed by the Texas Board of Licensure for Professional Medical Physicist. Upon Hire

Preferred: CFPS - Certified Fire Protection Spec Certified by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). Upon Hire

Preferred: ASB-C - Lic Asbestos Consultant Licensed Asbestos Consultant by the Texas Department of State Health Services (Tx DSHS). Upon Hire

Preferred: Licensed Asbestos Project Manager by the Texas Department of State Health Services (Tx DSHS). Upon Hire

Preferred: ASB-S - Licensed Asbestos Supv Licensed Asbestos Supervisor by the Texas Department of State Health Services (Tx DSHS). Upon Hire

Preferred: CHSP - Cert Healthcare Safety Prof Certified Healthcare Safety Professional (CHSP) by Board of Certified Hazard Control Management (BCHCM). Upon Hire

Preferred: CHEP - Certified Healthcare Emergency Professionals By Board of Certified Hazardous Control (BCHC). Upon Hire

Preferred: CEM - Certified Energy Manager Certification By the International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM). Upon Hire

Preferred: OHST - Cert Occup Health & Sfty Tchnl Occupational Health and Safety Technologist (OHST) by the Council on Certification of Health, Environmental and Safety Technologists. Upon Hire

Preferred: LMAC - Licensed Mold Assessment Cons Licensed Mold Assessment Consultant by the Texas Department of State Health Services (Tx DSHS). Upon Hire

Preferred: Licensed Mold Technician License by the Texas Department of State Health Services (Tx DSHS). Upon Hire

Preferred: Licensed Asbestos Inspector by the Texas Department of State Health Services (Tx DSHS). Upon Hire

Preferred: CFI - Certified Fire Inspector Certified Fire Inspector I (CFI-I) by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). Upon Hire

Preferred: CFI - Certified Fire Inspector Certified Fire Inspector II (CFI-II) by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). Upon Hire

Preferred: Certified Fire Plan Examiner (CFPE) by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). Upon Hire

Preferred: Certified Environmental Professional (CEP) by the Academy of Board Certified Environmental Professionals (ABCEP). Upon Hire

Preferred: Qualified Environmental Professional (QEP) by the Institute of Professional Environmental Practice (IPEP). Upon Hire

Preferred: CPH - Certified in Public Health Certified Public Health Professional (CPH) by the National Board of Public Health Examiners (NBPHE). Upon Hire

Preferred: RAS - Registered Accessibility Spec Registered Accessibility Specialist (RAS) by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Upon Hire

Preferred: Registered Sanitarian Registered Sanitarian (RS) by the Texas Department of State Health Services (Tx DSHS). Upon Hire

Preferred: CHFM - Cert Healthcare Facility Mgr Certified Healthcare Facility Manager (CHFM) by the American Hospital Association (AHA). Upon Hire

Preferred: CESP-Certified Environmental Services Professional By the American Hospital Association (AHA). Upon Hire

Preferred: Hazardous Materials Handling Certification for HM-181, HM-215-A and HM-126-F from the Department of Transportation (DOT) Upon Hire

Preferred: Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response Standard (HAZWOPER) General Site Worker class from Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Upon Hire

Preferred: Certified Accessibility Inspector / Plans Examiner by International Code Council (ICC). Upon Hire

Preferred: CBCP - Cert Business Cont Planner Certified Business Continuity Professional (CBCP) by the Disaster Recovery Institute International (DRII). Upon Hire

Preferred: Certified Healthcare Provider Continuity Professional (CHPCP) by the Disaster Recovery Institute International (DRII). Upon Hire

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent benefits , including medical, dental, paid time off , retirement , tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition.

This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment.

It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state, or local laws unless such distinction is required by law.

Additional Information

• Requisition ID: 176974
• Employment Status: Full-Time
• Employee Status: Regular
• Work Week: Days
• Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 64,000
• Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 110,000
• Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 156,000
• FLSA: exempt and not eligible for overtime pay
• Fund Type: Hard
• Work Location: Hybrid Onsite/Remote
• Pivotal Position: No
• Referral Bonus Available?: No
• Relocation Assistance Available?: No

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