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MD Anderson Cancer Center

Safety Specialist

MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246

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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.

Perform accident investigations

Perform ergonomic assessments

Fall protection assessments

Liquid Nitrogen risk assessments

Mold/Water damage assessments

Noise assessments

Lighting assessments

Other risk assessments (Dock/Shop)

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.

OSHA fit testing

Exposure monitoring

USP 797 pharmacy compliance

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

Respiratory Protection program/training

Cryogenic liquids safety program

Air sampling, IAQ investigations, Bioaerosol sampling, Water sampling

Pharmacy compliance sampling

Slip, Trip, and Fall hazard prevention program

OHS equipment maintenance, inventory, material handling

New OHS equipment evaluation

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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. http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html

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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Seniority level Entry level

Employment type Full-time

Job function Management and Manufacturing

Industries Hospitals and Health Care

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