Junior Safety Engineer - Engineering Administration
University of Illinois

Junior Safety Engineer - Engineering Administration

Office of Facilities & Safety

The Grainger College of Engineering

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

The Office of Facilities & Safety in The Grainger College of Engineering seeks applicants for a Junior Safety Engineer (College to Work) position. The College to Work Program allows students and recent graduates to learn on the job and gain the experience needed to transition to a regular position after a successful training period.

The selected candidate will learn to assist with the management of health and safety programs in the Grainger College of Engineering and provide risk management guidance and technical support to College units. They will learn to assist with the implementation of campus safety programs and provide services related to those programs. They will learn to serve as a key contributor to the College's "Culture of Safety" and Operational Excellence initiatives, working as part of a collaborative team of building managers, lab managers, faculty, staff, and students.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Learns to assist with the implementation and management of safety programs in Integrated Safety and Facility Management (ISFM) units.
  • Participate in safety audits 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 with addressing findings brought to light by audits or reports by providing ongoing support during corrective actions phase through industrial hygiene monitoring, selection of appropriate control measures, liaison with appropriate vendors for product research, engineering design consultation and review, standard operating procedure development assistance and review, training, and other programmatic activities.
  • Assist with the fit-out of new spaces, facilities and/or equipment. Identify and communicate facility needs for new and/or existing equipment/procedures.
  • Update the Building Emergency Action Plans (BEAPs) as required by Campus Emergency Management.
  • Conduct safety inspections and audits in student machine shops, student design spaces and experiential learning activity areas managed by the Grainger College of Engineering, and create follow-up reports with recommended actions.
  • Provide training on truck and trailer driving and promote safe driving practices. Drive campus vehicles and tow the Engineering Student Projects Labs trailer, when needed.
  • Learn to develop, promote, facilitate, and conduct safety training using available Learning Management Systems.
  • Provide safety training and implement safety programs in student machine shops, student design spaces and experiential learning activity areas managed by the Grainger College of Engineering.
  • Assist with creating SOPs, JSAs, and other safety-related documentation for equipment and procedures in student machine shops, student design spaces and experiential learning activity areas managed by the Grainger College of Engineering.
  • Assist with the identification and disposal of hazardous materials for lab relocations or close-outs.
• Learns to support College units with the management of campus-wide Occupational Health and Safety programs.
  • Inform and advise College units on campus-wide Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) programs including but not limited to Respiratory Protection, Machine Guarding, Crane and Hoist safety, Hearing Conservation, etc.
  • Perform hazard assessments in research laboratories, instructional laboratories, machine shops, student design and project spaces, offices, and other College locations for physical, chemical, ergonomic, psychological, and biological hazards to promote compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, and campus policies, programs, and procedures.
  • Assist in reviewing and analyzing audit findings and incident reports to identify key areas of improvement and provide metrics on the performance of College-run safety programs.
  • Assist with the development of workshops, training sessions, or information campaigns to address gaps in safety knowledge and understanding.
  • Assist with the rollout of the College's chemical inventory program.
  • Assist in the operational risk management of College events such as Engineering Open House.
• Learns to assist with the development of a Culture of Safety in Grainger Engineering.
  • Communicate safety and health issues to promote a safe, responsible, and healthful work environment for Grainger Engineering faculty, staff and students.
  • Inform and educate the College audience about Federal and State safety regulations and national consensus safety standards.
  • Participate on committees to provide safety expertise.
  • Provide input into safety policy creation and implementation of programs.
  • Assist with gathering information, developing, and updating content in the College Safety website and College-specific safety resources.
• Other safety duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• The College to Work program is designed for applicants who will graduate with a Bachelor's degree in occupational health and safety, environmental engineering, environmental health, safety engineering, industrial hygiene, or a closely related field within the next 6 months or who have graduated within the past 18 months.
• The program will last for a maximum of one-year, at which point successful candidates will fulfill the one (1) year (12 months) of professional work experience in a safety or compliance related field requirement and can be transitioned to a permanent position.
• Applicants must have possession of a valid State of Illinois driver's license at the time of hire or within 6 months which must be maintained throughout the duration of the employment period.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from a Board of Certified Safety Professionals-accredited institution
• Experience providing occupational safety and health guidance in construction, manufacturing, agriculture, wood or metal fabrication, public works, utilities or higher education.
• OSHA 10- and or 30-hour general or construction industry training.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to work outside the typical hours of the standard workday, including evenings and occasional weekends.
• Ability to travel on occasion. Travel may include nights, weekends, and several days.
• Ability to safely drive, operate, load, hitch and unhitch a tow vehicle and trailer combination.
• Ability to operate a forklift or other powered industrial truck.
• Knowledge of workplace hazards and methods to protect against injuries and illnesses.
• Knowledge of Occupational Safety and Health hazards and programs.
• Quantitative and qualitative data analysis skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing with diverse audiences; ability explain technical concepts clearly and
• concisely.
• Knowledge of education, training methods, and techniques.
• Basic understanding of assessing training competency.
• Ability to work using Microsoft Office or Office 365 apps.

APPOINTMENT INFORMATION

This is a full-time College to Work position. The expected start date is as soon as possible after the closing date. The salary is $46,571.85. Employees hired into this position will be expected to work onsite on a full-time basis. Work authorization is not available for this position.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES AND DEADLINE INFORMATION

If required by the position, transcripts or other documentation of credentials are to be provided no later than the first day of employment. For further information about this specific position, please contact Rachael Coleman at rfoll2@illinois.edu .

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. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, COVID-19 vaccination requirement, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify .

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. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodations portal , or by contacting the Accessibility & Accommodations Division of the Office for Access and Equity at 217-333-0885, or by emailing accessibility@illinois.edu .

Requisition ID: 1024320
Job Category: Professional and Administrative
Apply at: https://jobs.illinois.edu

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