College Of Saint Benedict - Collegeville, MN
posted about 2 months ago
Full-time - Entry Level
Collegeville, MN
Educational Services
About the position
The Occupational Safety Specialist at the College of Saint Benedict and Saint John's University is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining health and safety programs to ensure a safe environment for all campus community members. This role involves providing expert guidance on safety regulations, conducting risk assessments, and promoting a culture of safety across the institutions.
Responsibilities
- Develop, implement, and maintain institutions-wide occupational safety programs, including equipment use training for all departments.
- Prepare and maintain written safety policies and safety manuals for compliance with relevant regulations.
- Oversee and coordinate hazardous waste storage, disposal, and reporting, ensuring compliance with regulations.
- Conduct regular safety audits and risk assessments to identify potential hazards and recommend corrective actions.
- Test or arrange for testing of potentially hazardous situations, including air quality monitoring and environmental hazards.
- Collaborate with HR to investigate accidents and incidents, identifying root causes and recommending corrective actions.
- Act as the primary safety trainer, developing curriculum and coordinating training sessions.
- Track attendance and ensure compliance for safety training sessions.
- Coordinate and perform Fit Testing for applicable staff.
- Serve as a liaison to emergency response teams regarding occupational safety and hazardous material incidents.
- Prepare, maintain, and update safety records and compliance reports.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Environmental Health and Safety, Environmental Engineering or related discipline.
- 1 - 2 years of related experience.
- Knowledge of Federal, State and Local safety regulations.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to conduct safety training and presentations.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and safety management software.
Nice-to-haves
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP) certification preferred.
Benefits
- Competitive salaries
- Comprehensive benefits program
