Senior Safety Officer

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
United States, Texas, Lubbock
3601 4th Street (Show on map)
Feb 26, 2025
Senior Safety Officer Lubbock 40307BR Position Description Performs complex safety and health program work. Work involves developing safety policies and procedures; participating in the safety training and education of staff; inspecting work areas and activities for hazards; and investigating accidents. May train others. Works under limited supervision with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Major/Essential Functions Assists Laboratory Section Manager in Maintaining computer databases for the institutional laboratory safety program. Assists Laboratory Section Manager in maintaining the institutional chemical inventory bar-coding program. Review reports, update inventories, and track chemicals as needed. Assists Laboratory Section Manager in analysis of laboratory inspections, surveys, hazards/incidents, registrations, and follow-up. Assists Laboratory Section Manager in preparation of reports on laboratory inspections/surveys, inventories, fume hoods, safety showers, and eyewash stations. Prepares periodic reports and summaries of the laboratory safety program as directed by the supervisor. Conducts periodic inspections and checks of fume hoods, safety showers and eyewash stations. Assists in the conduct of laboratory safety inspections/surveys. Assists in the development, production and presentation of safety training and safety programs in the areas of biological, chemical, occupational and laboratory safety. Prepares equipment and instrument calibration reports. Assists in responding to HAZMAT incidents involving hazardous materials and assisting in decontamination as directed by qualified personnel. Will participate in cross-training with all other Safety Services divisions and campuses to enhance the continuity of operations of the Laboratory Safety Division. Required Qualifications Proficiency in written and mathematical processes as may be reflected by completion of high school and two years of college level work in Occupation Health and Safety with course work in assigned area. Four years of job related experience. Additional job-related education may substitute for required experience on a year-for-year basis. Thorough knowledge of federal, state and local laws pertaining to occupational safety. General knowledge of safety procedures as related to assigned tasks. Ability to assist in the execution of a program of campus safety, establish and maintain effective working relationships and communicate ideas clearly and concisely. To apply, please visit: https://sjobs.brassring.com/TGnewUI/Search/home/HomeWithPreLoad?partnerid=25898&siteid=5283&PageType=JobDetails&jobid=885628 All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran. The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act is a federal statute requiring colleges and universities participating in federal financial aid programs to maintain and disclose campus crime statistics and security information. By October 1 of each year, institutions must publish and distribute their Annual Campus Security Policy & Crime Statistics Report (ASR) to current and prospective students and employees. You can locate this report through our website at: https://www.ttuhsc.edu/emergency/clery-report.aspx. jeid-4e7f260a4431414e8b1bf72cfcedc8d0