Occupational Safety Program Coordinator and Ergonomist

University of Oregon • Eugene, OR

71d • $27 - $42

About The Position

The Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Occupational Safety Program Coordinator and Ergonomist reports to the EHS Occupational Health and Safety Manager, is directly responsible for managing ergonomics programs provided to the Eugene campus and to satellite campuses and is broadly responsible for assisting the Occupational Health and Safety Manager in providing oversight and in-depth technical expertise to all occupational health and safety related operations. This position conducts and leads operations providing for employee safety under UO policy IV.05.01. This position has primary responsibility for management of ergonomics and hearing conservation program vendors and assists with management of EHS department contracts with other occupational health and safety program service providers. A broad and advanced in-depth knowledge of health and safety rules, regulations and principles is required, as is knowledge of project management methods. This position requires some traveling to other campuses. The EHS position provides essential services to university operations, both routine and emergency. Must be available for 24-hour call-back response to incidents involving hazardous work conditions or other incidents as necessary.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree with primary focus in the physical sciences.
• Two years of related professional experience in environmental, health, or safety.
• Ability to obtain Ergonomist certification within six months of hire.
• Maintain UO driver's certification eligibility and an Oregon driver's license.

Nice To Haves

• CPE or BCPE ergonomist certification, or equivalent.
• Masters of Science degree in a science, engineering, or public health program.
• Graduate-level courses in Industrial Hygiene or related fields.

Responsibilities

• Manage ergonomics programs for Eugene campus and satellite campuses.
• Assist the Occupational Health and Safety Manager in oversight of occupational health and safety operations.
• Conduct and lead operations for employee safety under UO policy IV.05.01.
• Manage ergonomics and hearing conservation program vendors.
• Assist with management of EHS department contracts with other service providers.
• Provide technical expertise in health and safety rules and regulations.
• Be available for 24-hour call-back response to hazardous work conditions.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Retirement plans
• Paid time off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree