Safety Partner

Job Description:

Salary Range: $67,000 - $70,000 per year; depending on experience

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 Environmental Health and Safety will not be a sponsor for this position.

Essential Duties:

• 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.
• Experience with the following: developing ) implementing and managing safety programs with hot work) control of hazardous energy) conned space) aerial lifts) forklifts) fall protection) and hearing conservation.
• Consults with faculty, staff, students and others to provide technical and problem solving systems for hazardous materials.
• Participates in project teams conducting special studies and recommends solutions or alternatives.
• Proven ability to interpret EHS data and regulatory standards.
• Prepares data and drafts reports required for tracking, decision-making and/or to satisfy compliance requirements.
• May communicate with customers on safety related matters.
• 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 deciencies or carry out improvements.
• Must be able communicate successfully to train others and modify standard regulatory training courses.
• Operates specialized equipment to assess and measure gas/vapor levels, noise levels, IAQ paraments, mercury vapor levels and RF elds Maintains 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.
• Trains staff to calibrate and maintain monitoring equipment and serves as a primary to ensure calibration and/or maintenance occurs as scheduled.
• May assist with creating and maintaining safety databases using various information systems or user-specic 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.
• Ability to accomplish tasks in a fast-paced environment while meeting strict deadlines Drives a university vehicle and possesses a valid AZ driver's license.

Desired Qualifications:

• Evidence of Certifications: Associate Safety Profession al (ASP) Occupational Hygiene and Safety Technician (OHST) Safety Trained Supervisor ( STS) Certified Instructional Trainer (CIT) or similar certification.
• Experience leading or contributing to safety initiatives that improved efficiency or reduced risk.
• Effective communication skills with experience providing safety guidance, training, and mentoring to lab personnel in compliance with environmental health and safety regulations.

Working Environment:

• Activities are performed in an environmentally controlled oce setting subject to extended periods of sitting, keyboarding and manipulating a computer mouse.
• Required to stand for varying lengths of time and walk moderate distances to perform work.
• Clearly communicate to perform essential functions.
• Frequent bending, reaching, lifting, pushing and pulling up to 25 pounds.
• Regular activities require ability to quickly change priorities, which may include or are subject to resolution of conicts.
• Work in laboratories, shops, waste facilities and other hazardous locations.
• Work in indoor and outdoor environments that may include extreme weather conditions; hot in summer and cold in winter.
• Participate in respiratory protection program; assists with respiratory t testing and training.
• Participate in ASU medical surveillance programs, which may include vaccinations.

Department Statement:

• University Business Services (UBS) supports the New American University's vision of excellence, access, and impact by providing business services and solutions to the university. UBS is comprised of departments including Auxiliary Business Services, Environmental Health and Safety, Parking and Transit Services, Physical Security Initiatives and Emergency Management, Risk Management Services, Supply Chain Management, and Sustainability Practices. At ASU, we care about our employees. We offer a total rewards package that includes:
• AZ state school tuition reduction for employees and their dependents and spouse; available on day one of employment.
• Competitive wages.
• Employee assistance for condential and free behavioral health services. Generous accrual of paid sick and vacation time.
• Low cost dental, health, life and vision Insurance benets.
• 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. More Info can be found here: (

Applicant must be eligible to work in the United States; ASU University Business Department will not be a sponsor for this position.

Driving Requirement:

This position may require driving. Employee must possess a valid US Driver’s license of the appropriate class and required endorsements throughout employment.

Location:

Campus: Tempe

Funding:

No Federal Funding