Requisition 09000810

Professional Career Opportunities

Telephone Job Line: (214) 648-5627

SAFETY SPECIALIST I

Posted Date Tue Nov 18, 2008

Closing Date Mon Nov 24, 2008 or until filled

Salary * Negotiable *

FLSA Status Non-exempt

Department Environmental Health & Safety

Job Category Professional

Hours 8-5

Requisition Number 09000810

Position Number 40392

Experience & Education Required (any one of the following):

1. Associates degree in area specific to the position, such as Fire and Occupational Safety, Radiation Safety or Hazardous Materials Management, and two years of directly related experience including one year as Safety Technician II or equivalent.

Skills And Abilities

Security This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

Job Duties 1. Inspects areas where hazardous materials are used and stored. Locates areas for posting of hazardous warning signs.

2. Assists in monitoring standard operating procedures for receiving, storing, use and disposal of hazardous materials. Complies with regulatory agencies and national guidelines.

3. Stays abreast of information on regulationas and requirements related to hazardous materials. Performs routine environmental monitoring. Assists in routine in-service training for technical laboratory personnel and support staff.

4. Conducts routine clean-up of hazardous materials(i.e. spills system failures). Adheres to requirements of departmental and institutional Disaster Plan.

5. Responds to emergency situations that involve flammable/explosive materials, fire and smoke reports/alarms, gas leads and odor reports.

6. Inspects and maintains fire protective components such as fire extinguishing systems and fire and smoke detection systems. Inspects and tests emergence showers and eye wash stations.

7. Assists in conducting fire drills.

8. May be on-call after hours to respond to emergency situations.

9. Performs other duties as assigned.

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Posted Date	Tue Nov 18, 2008
Closing Date	Mon Nov 24, 2008 or until filled
Salary	* Negotiable *
FLSA Status	Non-exempt
Department	Environmental Health & Safety
Job Category	Professional
Hours	8-5
Requisition Number	09000810
Position Number	40392
Experience & Education Required (any one of the following):	1. Associates degree in area specific to the position, such as Fire and Occupational Safety, Radiation Safety or Hazardous Materials Management, and two years of directly related experience including one year as Safety Technician II or equivalent.
Skills And Abilities
Security	This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.
Job Duties	1. Inspects areas where hazardous materials are used and stored. Locates areas for posting of hazardous warning signs. 2. Assists in monitoring standard operating procedures for receiving, storing, use and disposal of hazardous materials. Complies with regulatory agencies and national guidelines. 3. Stays abreast of information on regulationas and requirements related to hazardous materials. Performs routine environmental monitoring. Assists in routine in-service training for technical laboratory personnel and support staff. 4. Conducts routine clean-up of hazardous materials(i.e. spills system failures). Adheres to requirements of departmental and institutional Disaster Plan. 5. Responds to emergency situations that involve flammable/explosive materials, fire and smoke reports/alarms, gas leads and odor reports. 6. Inspects and maintains fire protective components such as fire extinguishing systems and fire and smoke detection systems. Inspects and tests emergence showers and eye wash stations. 7. Assists in conducting fire drills. 8. May be on-call after hours to respond to emergency situations. 9. Performs other duties as assigned.
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