P250190 - Manager of Safety and Industrial Hygiene - Environment, Health and Safety

Position Summary:   

The department of Environment, Health and Safety is seeking a Manager of Safety and Industrial Hygiene.

This position will:

• Coordinate the general safety and industrial hygiene programs for all departments and units at UB.
• Assist senior management, line management, faculty, staff, and students on providing a learning and working environment where safety and health risks are minimized, and hazards are controlled.
• Work proactively, when possible, to identify areas of risk and work towards their resolution.
• Provide oversight of the EH&S health and safety program, providing site visits to audit and inspect for hazards.
• Reports feedback related to observations and findings.
• Provide guidance on conformance with safety and health related regulations as well as adherence to campus policies and procedures.
• Assists in the development of standard operating procedures and other responsibilities related to compliance with applicable regulations and recognized standards.
• Respond to requests for information, questions, or assistance from campus personnel on health and safety-related issues, protective equipment, and training.
• Participates in emergency response activities and investigations or accidents and injuries.
• Attends safety committee meetings to implement health and safety initiatives.
• Form working relationships with other Facilities personnel, as well as colleagues throughout the university community to gain information on risks and achieve safety goals,

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• Being a part of the University at Buffalo community.

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree and at least 3 years of experience performing safety assessments and risk assessments in the workplace.
• Working knowledge of safety principles, risk assessment methodologies, and safety controls.
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local safety regulations
• Excellent customer service skills and strong interpersonal communications skills

A combination of education (including professional certifications) and experience may be considered in lieu of a Bachelor’s degree on a year-for-year basis.

Physical Demands:

Must be medically cleared each year to wear a respirator and pass an annual medical evaluation and be successfully fit-tested in a full-face air purifying respirator. Must be able to move 20 lbs.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A strong background in safety, industrial hygiene, occupational health, safety engineering, environmental sciences, or a similar field
• Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) and/or Certified Safety Professional (CSP) designation
• Demonstrated experience in providing safety and health training with the intent to reduce risk
• Demonstrated experience in an academic or research environment
• Experience in supervising staff

FTE:  1.0

University at Buffalo is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and in keeping with our commitment, encourages women, minorities, persons with disabilities and veterans to apply.