Safety Specialist II

Safety Specialist II

Location:

PICKLE RESEARCH CAMPUS

Weekly Scheduled

Hours:

40

Hiring Department:
Applied Research Laboratories

FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt

Earliest

Start Date:

Immediately

Position Duration:
Expected to Continue

Position Open To:
All Applicants

Provide technical knowledge in the operation and support of laboratory safety programs in compliance with regulatory agency guidelines and institutional policies.

• Assist manager and staff regarding the interpretation and implementation of health and safety regulations, policies and procedures; consult with institutional personnel to solve problems and implement guidelines; develop policies and procedures, including SOPs.
• Supervise inspections of laboratory properties and facilities to evaluate health and safety issues; maintain current knowledge of government regulations; prepare reports of observations and findings.
• Respond to indoor air quality complaints, potential hazards, fire/smoke reports, and other problems; develop, conduct, or coordinate safety training classes for laboratory employees.
• Oversee response to potentially unsafe conditions such as spills of hazardous materials; monitor inventory of safety items (first aid kits, emergency eyewash stations, flammable storage cabinets).
• Administer Safety Data Sheets program; oversee safety inspections such as fire extinguishers, eyewash/shower stations, first aid kits; perform basic inspections; maintain records for hazardous material storage and disposal.
• Provide safety instruction and awareness through signage, posters, bulletin boards, published articles, and other visual aids; attend seminars and workshops as needed.
• Operate a forklift, hand truck, and pallet jack; move heavy materials and equipment as needed.
• Other related functions as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree.
• Two or more years of environmental health and safety experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and experience with relational databases (File Maker Pro, SharePoint, Access, etc.).
• Attention to detail and excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to draft professional business correspondence.
• Dynamic skill set, organized, capable of planning and coordinating multiple tasks, strong problem‑solving and judgment.
• Ability to work independently with sensitive information, work as a team member, manage time, work under pressure, and maintain punctual attendance.
• Relevant education and experience may be substituted.

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, natural science, industrial hygiene, environmental science, or related field.
• Three years of experience in the environmental health and safety field.
• Demonstrated ability using relational databases such as File Maker Pro, Access.
• Experience with SharePoint, printers, and barcode scanners.

• U.S. Citizen; subject to security investigation.
• Class "C" driver’s license and current 3‑year driving record;
  Texas license if not resident.

• 100% employer‑paid basic medical coverage.
• Retirement contributions.
• Paid vacation and sick time.
• Paid holidays.

• Standard office conditions.
• Repetitive use of a keyboard.
• Use of manual dexterity.
• Possible weekend, evening, and holiday work.
• Possible interstate/intrastate travel.
• Exposure to hazardous materials/equipment; must wear PPE as required.
• Ability to lift at least 30 pounds.

• Resume/CV.
• Three work references with contact information; at least one from a supervisor.
• Letter of interest.

Regular staff eligible within the last six continuous months; promotion/transfer eligible may apply without supervisor approval.

The University uses E‑Verify for all new hires; compliance documents are available on the university website.

The University of Texas at Austin is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complying with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.