Safety/Environmental Compliance Associate

Safety/Environmental Compliance Associate

Hiring Department : Facilities Management

Location : Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID : 1015202

Posting Close Date : 10/30/2024

About the University of Illinois Chicago

UIC is among the nation's preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university.

Description:

The University of Illinois at Chicago, Facilities Management department is seeking to fill a Safety Environmental Compliance Associate position. Responsible for managing the occupational health and safety training requirements per OSHA regulations utilizing UIC's learning management system. Perform safety audits, manage PPE guidelines and inventory.

Duties & Responsibilities

1. Coordinating and managing the Facilities Management staff in training and development in compliance with OSHA and University Occupational Health and Safety programs. The individual will utilize the Learning Management Software to administer, conduct, facilitate and record the training. Back up and provide training content that includes but is not limited to attendance, course content, evaluation sheets and certificates. Participate in course evaluations, review, and development.
2. Review and update current PPE guides. Perform field evaluations of tasks and audit PPE usage on designated tasks per trade, transportation work, housekeeping, and grounds. Maintain and manage PPE inventory with PPMD/accounting group as procured and designed within their system. Maintain records of PPE in terms of distribution and stock where applicable.
3. Perform walk-throughs on work orders and projects being completed by trades, transportation, housekeeping, and grounds. Provide oral and written feedback on observations as well as communications and coaching for irregularities in the field.
4. Assist in respiratory protection evaluation and fit testing. Identify respiratory protection needs utilizing assistance from Industrial Hygiene, Biological Safety and Hospital Safety.
5. Communicate and coordinate with Lab Safety, Hazardous Waste Management, Industrial Hygiene, Biological Safety, Radiation Safety and Hospital Safety as it pertains to interactions with facility management.
6. Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Qualifications:

Minimum Required Qualifications:

1. Bachelor's degree in occupational health and safety, environmental engineering, environmental health, safety engineering, industrial hygiene, or a closely related field.
2. Two (2) years (24 months) of professional work experience in a safety or compliance related field.
3. Based on position requirements, additional education, training, and/or work experience in the area of specialization inherent to the position, may be required.

NOTE: Master's Degree in an area consistent with the duties of the position may be substituted for one (1) year (12 months) of work experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

OSHA 500 Training Certification. Management of safety related programs limited to but not including lockout tagout, working at heights, confined space, PPE, chemical handling, and storage. Experience with adult learners and familiar with video content training and delivering PowerPoint training.

To Apply: For fullest consideration click on the Apply Now button, please fully complete all sections of the online application including adding your full work history with specific details of your duties & responsibilities for each position held. Fully complete the education, licensure, certification, and language sections. You may upload a resume, cover letter, certifications, licensures, transcripts, and diplomas within the application.

Please note that once you have submitted your application you will not be able to make any changes. In order to revise your application, you must withdraw and reapply. You will not be able to reapply after the posting close date. Please ensure the application is fully completed and all supporting documents have been uploaded before the posting close date.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates.

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