Safety Partner

Apply before 11:59 PM Arizona time the day before the posted End Date Minimum Qualifications

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.

Identifies opportunities to address safety issues, conducts safety training, and provides intermediate to complex consultation to ensure operations are performed safely and in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations and standards. May oversee the work of others. Participates in, or leads emergency response activities.

Position Salary Range: $67,000 - $70,000

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 University Business Services will not be a sponsor for this position.

• 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 semiconductor safety programs with chemical & gas safety, equipment safety, control of hazardous energy, confined space, aerial lifts, fall protection and hearing conservation.
• 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.
• 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 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.
• Ability to operate specialized equipment to assess and measure gas/vapor levels, noise levels, IAQ parameters, mercury vapor levels and RF fields (to include calibration skills & requirements).
• Conducts chemical approvals and assists with maintaining inventory and storage management systems for hazardous materials.

• 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.
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP).

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…