Safety Partner

Arizona State University • Mesa, AZ

3d • Onsite

About The Position

ASU's Environmental Health and Safety is looking to hire an experienced Safety Partner to monitor the workplace environment and investigate safety concerns and/or accidents. This position provides assistance in monitoring activities to ensure the health and safety of the university community. Applicant must be eligible to work in the United States. ASU will not be a sponsor for this position.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and five (5) years of experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.
• Experience with the following: developing, implementing and managing semiconductor safety programs with chemical & gas safety, equipment safety, control of hazardous energy, confined space, aerial lifts, fall protection and hearing conservation.
• Proven ability to interpret EHS data and regulatory standards.
• Ability to operate specialized equipment to assess and measure gas/vapor levels, noise levels, IAQ paraments, mercury vapor levels and RF fields (to include calibration skills & requirements).
• Ability to accomplish tasks in a fast-paced environment while meeting strict deadlines.
• Employee must possess a valid US Driver’s license of the appropriate class and required endorsements throughout employment.

Nice To Haves

• Evidence of Certifications or the desire to become certified: Associate Safety Profession al ( ASP)) Occupational Hygiene and Safety Technician ( OHST)) Safety Trained Supervisor ( STS) Certified Instructional Trainer (CIT), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) or similar certifications.
• Experience leading or contributing to safety initiatives that improved efficiency or reduced risk.
• Effective communication skills with experience providing safety guidance, training, and mentoring lab personnel in compliance with environmental health and safety regulations.
• OSHA 40-hour hazwoper certification.
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP).
• Semiconductor and Environmental Health and Safety experience is highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Participates in site visits to audit, provide consultation and/or conduct inspections of university facilities to ensure compliance with federal, state, local regulations, codes, and university requirements.
• Consults with faculty, staff, students, industry tenants and others to provide technical and problem-solving assistance and answer questions related to safety.
• Identifying hazards, assessing risk and provide options to eliminate or minimize the hazards/risks.
• Maintains inventory and storage management systems for hazardous materials.
• Participates in project teams conducting special studies and recommends solutions or alternatives.
• Prepares data and drafts reports required for tracking, decision-making and/or to satisfy compliance requirements.
• May serve as the primary MTW EHS contact for an ASU Lab or an industry tenant oversight on safety-related matters.
• Attend weekly business unit or industry tenant meetings and provide input on safety-related matters.
• Participate in the MTW on-call rotation and response for after hour incidents.
• Assists with reviewing, interpreting and evaluating compliance activities and policies supporting safety and environmental compliance programs and assists with implementing changes as required to address deficiencies or carry out improvements.
• Must be able to communicate successfully to train others and modify standard regulatory training courses.
• Conducts chemical approvals and assists with maintaining inventory and storage management systems for hazardous materials.
• Coordinates, participates in and facilitates safety education, outreach, and workshops for faculty, staff and students in the use of department data management and processing tools.
• May assist with creating and maintaining safety databases using various information systems or user-specific software.
• Assists in conducting accident and incident investigations and recommends corrective action or preventative measures.
• Works on a project team(s) to assist with the development or facilitation of high impact training materials and participates in logistics planning, communication and marketing.
• Assists with environmental programs to ensure federal, state and local regulatory requirements are met.
• Work with FDM and Contractors to address safety concerns.
• May serve as a member of the department emergency response team and participates in emergency drills and actual emergencies.
• Supports pollution prevention program and sustainability education programs.
• Drives a university vehicle and possesses a valid AZ driver's license.

Benefits

• AZ state school tuition reduction for employees and their dependents and spouse; available on day one of employment.
• Competitive wages.
• Employee assistance for confidential and free behavioral health services.
• Generous accrual of paid sick and vacation time.
• Low cost dental, health, life and vision Insurance benefits.
• Paid adoption and fertility subsidies.
• Paid time for professional development and volunteering.
• Retirement programs with employer match.
• Wide variety of employee discounts through ASU partnerships.

What This Job Offers

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