Fire Safety Specialist

UT Southwestern Medical Center • Dallas, TX

8h • Onsite

About The Position

Works under minimal supervision to provide knowledge and expertise in operation and support of one or more sectional safety programs and compliance with regulatory agencies and national guidelines in the Office of Safety & Business Continuity. Review life safety/fire protection plans; inspect campus facilities per codes/TJC; document and communicate deficiencies. Research/apply applicable codes; advise staff/contractors. Troubleshoot, maintain/repair, or oversee vendors for fire protection systems. Develop/deliver/supervise fire-safety training. Meet schedules; complete assigned projects. Prepare for, respond to, and mitigate fires, floods, and hazmat incidents; use PPE incl. SCBA; obtain/maintain certifications; participate in drills. Essential, on-call role; respond after hours as needed to sustain operations. Perform admin/program tasks and manage projects. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent or Associate's Degree in safety related field or Bachelor's Degree in safety related field
• 5 years directly related safety experience with High school
• 3 years directly related safety experience with Associate's degree
• No experience with Bachelor's degree
• Pertinent Military experience may be considered for some of the required experience
• Ability to use PPE incl. SCBA
• Ability to obtain/maintain certifications
• Ability to participate in drills
• Ability to respond after hours as needed

Nice To Haves

• Professional certification pertinent to specific safety specialty

Responsibilities

• Review life safety/fire protection plans
• Inspect campus facilities per codes/TJC
• Document and communicate deficiencies
• Research/apply applicable codes
• Advise staff/contractors
• Troubleshoot, maintain/repair, or oversee vendors for fire protection systems
• Develop/deliver/supervise fire-safety training
• Meet schedules
• Complete assigned projects
• Prepare for, respond to, and mitigate fires, floods, and hazmat incidents
• Use PPE incl. SCBA
• Obtain/maintain certifications
• Participate in drills
• Respond after hours as needed to sustain operations
• Perform admin/program tasks
• Manage projects
• Investigates safety and environmental incidents, identifying causes and how to prevent their recurrence
• Ensures employee health & safety standards are met in all areas of the organization
• Performs surveys of laboratories and facilities to ensure adherence to safety regulation and procedures
• Identifies potential safety hazards, prepares reports on conditions, and takes action to mitigate identified deficiencies
• Ensures proper use and disposal of hazardous materials and waste
• Provide assistance and safety training to departments
• Report to work as required in the event of an emergency to sustain institutional services or protect assets
• Performs other duties as assigned

Benefits

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees