Engineering Safety Coordinator job opportunity at Tarleton State University.

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Tarleton State University Engineering Safety Coordinator

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Job Title Engineering Safety Coordinator Agency Texas A&M University Department Environmental Health & Safety Proposed Minimum Salary Commensurate Job Location College Station, Texas Job Type Staff Job Description A Glimpse of the Job The Engineering Safety Coordinator is essential to maintaining a safe and compliant research environment across TEES and the College of Engineering. Operating within Engineering Operations, the safety coordinator position reports to Environmental Health & Safety (EHS). By conducting routine laboratory safety checks and evaluation of laboratory operations, the coordinator helps identify risks, address deficiencies, and implement corrective actions in collaboration with EHS and Engineering Operations. Serving as a liaison to principal investigators, laboratory staff, and students, the role promotes awareness of research safety protocols and ensures alignment with federal, state, and local regulations, and Texas A&M policies. The coordinator proactively tracks safety trends, documents findings, and supports ongoing improvements. Additionally, the position contributes to training, outreach, emergency planning, and safety council initiatives, positively impacting the safety culture within engineering facilities. Essential Duties/Tasks Compliance and Inspections Conduct regular laboratory walkthroughs, document findings, assign risk ratings, and coordinate the timely resolution of identified safety issues in partnership with EHS, lab leaders, and Engineering Operations to ensure compliance Ensure all safety equipment is properly certified, including fume hoods, biosafety cabinets, gas detection devices, and emergency eyewash/showers, and verify that safety signage is up-to-date Advise principal investigators and lab users on safety and compliance issues, providing resources and recommendations for improved practices Coordinate the compliant collection, labeling, and storage of chemicals and hazardous waste EHS Program Management Support Identify high-hazard research equipment including pressure systems and ensure alignment with codes and standards Promote and track Project Safety Analyses (PSAs), assist labs with hazard identification, development of SOPs, and alignment of training Support lab setup, relocation, and decommissioning, particularly regarding critical safety controls (ventilation, detection systems, safeguards) Training and Documentation Contribute to Engineering Safety Council meetings, safety forums, and Engineering emergency planning initiatives Track and analyze trends in incidents, near misses, and deficiencies; support incident reviews, capture lessons learned, and drive corrective and preventive actions Provide professional support and backup for Engineering Operations, including occasional travel to the RELLIS campus What You Need to Know Salary: $68,742.48 Special Instructions: A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended. You may upload these in the CV/Resume section. Required Education and Experience Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience Six years of experience in an environmental health and safety field or related Preferred Qualifications Ten or more years in an Environmental Health and safety field Graduate degree in EHS or Engineering related field CSP, CIH, CHMM certifications preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of environmental safety and health rules, regulations, and standards Knowledge of EPA environmental and hazardous waste regulations Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others Other Requirements and Factors Ability to maintain the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, which may include communications systems, computer networks and systems, cybersecurity systems, electrical grid, hazardous waste treatment system or water treatment system This position is security sensitive This position requires compliance with state and federal laws/codes and Texas A&M University System/TAMU policies, regulations, rules and procedures All tasks and job responsibilities must be performed safely without injury to self or others in compliance with System and University safety requirements Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application. All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check. Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.

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