Safety Engineer

Safety Engineer

Office of Facilities & Safety

The Grainger College of Engineering

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

The Office of Facilities and Safety in The Grainger College of Engineering seeks qualified applicants for the role of Safety Engineer. This position is responsible for managing health and safety programs for The Grainger College of Engineering and providing risk management guidance and technical support to stakeholders. The position will develop, implement, and manage policies, programs and procedures that promote a safe, responsible and healthful learning and work environment for all Grainger Engineering faculty, staff and students. The incumbent will implement campus safety programs and promote practices to achieve program excellence in an atmosphere of continuous improvement.

Duties and Responsibilities :

• Assist with the implementation and management of safety programs in Engineering Administration and Integrated Safety and Facility Management (ISFM) units.
• Participate in safety audits of ISFM units conducted by DRS, Division of Safety and Compliance, and other campus safety departments. Follow up to ensure corrective actions requested by campus-level safety organizations are implemented in a timely manner.
• Assist ISFM units with addressing safety issues identified in audits or reports by providing ongoing support for corrective actions such as arranging for industrial hygiene monitoring, selecting appropriate control measures, liaising with appropriate vendors for product research, reviewing facility and equipment designs, developing and reviewing standard operating procedures, and providing training.
• Provide recommendations on the fit-out of new ISFM units spaces, facilities and / or equipment to ensure compliance with health and safety codes and regulations. Identify and communicate facility needs for new and / or existing equipment / procedures.
• Update the Building Emergency Action Plans (BEAPs) of ISFM units as required by Campus Emergency Management.
• Participate in safety inspections and audits of ISFM research and instructional spaces including student machine shops, student design spaces and experiential learning activity areas and create follow-up reports with recommended actions.
• Implement safety programs in ISFM research and instructional spaces.
• Develop, promote, facilitate, and conduct safety training in-person or online using available Learning Management Systems for ISFM unit students, faculty and staff.
• Facilitate the creation of SOPs, JSAs, and other safety-related documentation for use in ISFM units research, instruction and daily operations.
• Assist with the identification and disposal of hazardous materials for ISFM laboratory relocations or close-outs.
• In line with Campus policies and procedures for student success and engagement in co- and extracurricular activities, support and advise the College Undergraduate Programs Office on the management of risk in registered student organizations (RSO) activities.

Support College units with the implementation of campus-wide Occupational Health and Safety programs and College-level safety initiatives.

Assist with the development of a Culture of Safety in Grainger Engineering.

Other safety duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Certifications

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Appointment Information

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.

Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and / or interview process.

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