Occupational Safety Specialist

Why UT Southwestern?With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. At UT Southwestern, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development that align with your future goals and help to provide security for you and your family. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more that are all available on the day you start work. UT Southwestern is honored to be a Veteran Friendly work environment that is home to approximately 800 veterans. We value your integrity, dedication, and the commitment you've made to our country. We're proud to support your next mission. Ranked by Forbes as one of the Top 10 National Employers, we invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover teamwork, professionalism, and consistent opportunities for growth.Job SummaryUT Southwestern Medical Center is hiring for an Occupational Safety Specialist. This Safety Specialist will inspect all construction work sites and issue work permits for confined space entry, hotworks, trenching and excavation, high work, and similar hazardous work. Conduct workplace injury investigations, develop technical reports to document the incident, and make necessary recommendations to prevent future occurrences. Prepare for, respond to, and mitigate emergencies which include but are not limited to fires, flooding, and hazardous materials incidents. The use of personal protective equipment including hazardous entry (flame and chemical) suits and respiratory protection up to and including SCBA. This position is designated as essential. Personnel in designated essential positions are expected to report to work as required in the event of an emergency to sustain institutional services or protect assets. Oversee and manage small projects or inspection programs. Performs other duties as assigned.THIS ROLE WILL SUPPORT UTSW CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES.The ideal candidate will have OSHA 10, OSHA 30 and OSHA 501. Strong preference for candidate with ASP or CSP. Have completed course programs SSH, CSHO, SHEP.Experience and EducationBachelor's degree in safety related field strongly preferred and two (2) years directly related safety experienceEducation may be considered in lieu of experience requirementsMaster's degree in safety related field and no experienceProfessional certification pertinent to specific safety specialty is preferred and may be considered in lieu of degree with four (4) years of directly related safety experiencePertinent Military experience may be considered for some of the required experienceAdvanced degrees (Bachelor's or Master's) may be considered in lieu of experience requirementsJob DutiesInvestigates safety and environmental incidents; identifying causes and how to prevent their recurrenceEnsures employee health & safety standards are met in all areas of the organizationPerforms surveys of laboratories and facilities to ensure adherence to safety regulation and proceduresIdentifies potential safety hazards, prepares reports on conditions, and takes action to mitigate identified deficienciesEnsures proper use and disposal of hazardous materials and wasteProvide assistance and safety training to departmentsThis position is designated as essential. Personnel in designated essential positions are expected to report to work as required in the event of an emergency to sustain institutional services or protect assetsPerforms other duties as assignedKnowledge and SkillsWork requires exercise of considerable judgment in application and interpretation of procedures, safety regulations, standards and codesWork requires contact with staff and faculty of other departments while conducting inspections or providing technical assistanceEffective communication and customer service skills necessaryWorking EnvironmentWork is performed indoors and outdoors. Working conditions involve more than average exposure to hazardous equipment or materials. This role has long periods of standing, requires walking, bending, climbing, lifting.To learn more about the benefits UT Southwestern offers, visit

https://www.utsouthwestern.edu/employees/hr-resources/This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code *51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information. UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.

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