EHS Specialist 1, Machine Shop Safety

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Working under general supervision, the machine shop safety specialist supports and facilitates the research environment while protecting the health and safety of its personnel and the community. responsibilities include university compliance with federal, state, and local, construction, and life-fire safety regulations.  This position works with the assistant directors of EHS as well as principle investigators and students to update or implement new university policy as need to ensure the university is at or exceeding industry best management practices.  This position develops and implements safety protocols, standard operating procedures and policies as needed to meet this goal. This position provides operational safety training and shop coordination for the Physical Plant machine shops on campus. This position will keep up with trends in machining and materials so that the services of the machine shops stay current.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

NONESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Perform other duties as assigned.  (1%)

CONTACTS

Department: Frequent contact with assistant directors, and other staff to maintain workflow.

University: Contact with faculty and staff regarding training, inspections, education, training and permitting.

External: infrequent contact with contractors and vendors regarding training and inspections.

Students: Some contact with student to provide training and during laboratory and other safety inspections.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

None.

QUALIFICATIONS

Experience: 1 to 3 years of experience

Education/Licensing: Bachelor degree in an environmental health and safety or related field required. OHSA 30 HR. Construction card preferred. HAZWOPER (24 hr), EPA RCRA, DOT/IATA certification preferred.

REQUIRED SKILLS

WORKING CONDITIONS

In addition to a typical office environment, this position will frequently work in hazardous condition requiring the use of personnel protective equipment and may be exposed to chemical, biological and radiological hazards and 24-hour emergency contact. Minimal travel required.

In employment, as in education, Case Western Reserve University is committed to Equal Opportunity and Diversity.  Women, veterans, members of underrepresented minority groups, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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Case Western Reserve University provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities.  Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the Office of Equity at 216-368-3066 to request a reasonable accommodation.  Determinations as to granting reasonable accommodations for any applicant will be made on a case-by-case basis.

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