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Komen Graduate Training Program UT MDACC

Safety Specialist

Komen Graduate Training Program UT MDACC, 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; provide 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

Dock/Shop risk assessments

Compliance

OSHA fit testing

Exposure monitoring

USP 797 pharmacy compliance

Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation for Mold

Texas Department of State Health Services TAHPR regulations

EPA NESHAP regulations

OSHA regulations

Program Support and Implementation

Industrial hygiene sampling, 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 and tracking

Other duties as assigned.

Education Required:

Bachelor’s Degree in 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:

Texas Driver’s 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).

Preferred (upon hire):

CHMM – Cert Hazardous Materials Manager, CHP – Certified Health Physicist, Certified Industrial Hygienist, CBSP – Cert Biological Safety Professional, CSP – Certified Safety Professional, MP – Licensed Medical Physicist, CFPS – Certified Fire Protection Specialist, ASB-C – Licensed Asbestos Consultant, Licensed Asbestos Project Manager, ASB-S – Licensed Asbestos Supervisor, CHSP – Certified Healthcare Safety Professional, CHEP – Certified Healthcare Emergency Professional, CEM – Certified Energy Manager, OHST – Cert Occup Health & Safety Technologist, LMAC – Licensed Mold Assessment Consultant, Licensed Mold Technician, Licensed Asbestos Inspector, CFI – Certified Fire Inspector I & II, Certified Fire Plan Examiner, Certified Environmental Professional, Qualified Environmental Professional, CPH – Certified Public Health Professional, RAS – Registered Accessibility Specialist, Registered Sanitarian, CHFM – Certified Healthcare Facility Manager, CESP – Certified Environmental Services Professional, Hazardous Materials Handling Certification, HAZWOPER General Site Worker, Certified Accessibility Inspector/Plans Examiner, CBCP – Certified Business Continuity Professional, Certified Healthcare Provider Continuity Professional.

Benefits 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 require routine reviews and screening to maintain security and integrity of critical infrastructure as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code.

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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