Laser Safety Specialist

The University of Texas at Austin • Austin, TX

13d • $50,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Environmental Health and Safety Services provides healthy and safe operations on campus, to protect students, faculty, staff and visitors, and to ensure protection of the environment. Your skills will make a difference. You’ll be working for a university that is internationally recognized for our academic programs and research. Your work will contribute to operational excellence and enhance the student experience. If you’re the type of person that wants to know your work has meaning and impact, you’ll like working in our department and for UT Austin.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited academic institution in Laser and Optical Engineering, Health Physics, Nuclear or Radiation Science, Physics, Nuclear Engineering, Radiation Biology, or other related field.
• Two years of experience in environmental health and safety compliance.
• Eligible to be certified in one of the following Certified Health Physicist CHP by American Academy of Health Physicists, Certified Safety Professional CSP by Board of Certified Safety Professionals, Certified Laser Safety Officer CLSO by Board of Laser Safety, Certified Industrial Hygienist CIH by American Board of Industrial Hygiene.
• Must be able to pass university and FBI security background checks.
• Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
• Class "C" operator's driver's license.
• Must provide a current three-year driving record from the current state of residence.
• If not currently a Texas resident, a Texas driver's license must be obtained within 30 days of becoming a Texas resident.
• Resume/CV
• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
• Letter of interest

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree from an accredited academic institution in Engineering, Applied or Basic Science, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, or related field.
• More than four years of full-time health physics or laser safety experience at an academic research institution.
• Certified in one or more of the following CHP, CSP, CLSO, CIH or comparable certification.
• USDOT, ICAO, IATA Hazardous Material Shipper's Certification.

Responsibilities

• Participates in the laser laboratory compliance inspection program.
• Performs routine laser laboratory onsite safety assessments.
• Ensures laser use meets State regulatory requirements and other applicable standards, recommends appropriate control measures, and ensures completion of laser safety training by personnel.
• Under direction of the Assistant Radiation & Laser Safety Officer and the LSO, performs laser beam hazard evaluations, produces reports and documentation, including recommendations for protection of laser users, facilities, and the public.
• Collects and confirms laser emission parameters for new or current lasers.
• Assists in update, maintenance, and upgrade of the Laser Safety Program database files.
• Produces reports and maintains records as appropriate.
• Provide oversight of the Laser Pointer policy implementation.
• Coordinates assessments with UT faculty and staff, collects and records laser product information and emission parameters.
• Provide general safety and compliance support to the Radiation and Laser Safety group, including maintaining laser measurement equipment calibration and repair, support for radioactive materials, X-ray devices, radio-frequency emissions, sampling, surveys, and other activities as needed.
• Perform other job related functions as assigned.
• Comply with EHS Principles of Professional Code of Conduct.
• Abide by federal, state and local laws, UT rules and regulations, policies and procedures.
• Work collaboratively with other University offices.
• Drive UT vehicles.
• Maintain acceptable driver rating as established in Policy: UTS157 Section 2.5.4.
• Participate in on-call program.

Benefits

• Competitive health benefits (employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%)
• Voluntary Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance options
• Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
• Teachers Retirement System of Texas, a defined benefit retirement plan, with 8% employer matching funds
• Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation program 457(b)
• Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses
• Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional conference opportunities.
• Tuition assistance
• Expansive employee discount program including athletic tickets
• Free access to UT Austin’s libraries and museums with staff ID card
• Free rides on all UT shuttle and Austin CapMetro buses with staff ID card

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level