POSITION DESCRIPTION

Working under general supervision, the Mechanical, Construction, and Theatre Safety Specialist supports and facilitates the research, facilities, construction, and performing arts environment while protecting the health and safety of its personnel and the community. Responsibilities include university compliance with federal, state, and local safety regulations. This position works with the assistant directors of environmental health and safety as well as principal investigators and students to update or implement new university policy as needed to ensure the university is at, or exceeding, industry best management practices. This position develops and implements safety protocols, standard operating procedures and policies as needed to meet this goal. This position provides operational safety training and shop coordination for the Physical Plant machine shops, performing arts centers, and student clubs on campus. This position will keep up with trends in machining materials and theatre safety.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Develop and provide general shop safety training for all staff and student managers of fabrication facilities including student groups and theatre groups. Assure programs are followed through with periodic inspections. Ensure groups are aware of requirements and external contractors required to maintain their machines and inspect their equipment. Approve and inspect the installation of all new equipment and ensure proper guarding and safety equipment is installed. (25%)
2. Conduct weekly visits of the construction and renovations site across campus. Inspect and evaluate safety and compliance-related incidents to ensure all federal and state regulations are being strictly followed. Follow up and track corrections to deficiencies. Perform root cause and incident investigation techniques when required, including collection of safety and health standard incident reporting forms and documentation. Ensure all of Case Western Reserve University's policies and procedures are being followed to secure a successful project. (22%)
3. Implement a schedule for regular safety audits of all spaces used by theatre and student groups. This includes checking for fire hazards, structural integrity, electrical safety, and ensuring that emergency exits are clearly marked and unobstructed. (15%)
4. Develop and conduct the Powered Industrial Vehicle Safety Program training. All powered industrial vehicles such as lifts and tow motor devices on campus require training, inspection, and maintenance on at least an annual basis. (10%)
5. Oversee and advise the Campus Crane Inspection program. All cranes on campus require inspection and maintenance on at least an annual basis. Ensure that all cranes on campus are in safe operating order and meet regulatory requirements. (6%)
6. Advise on the creation of "Right to Know" stations and safety data sheet paperwork for each shop, as well as populating the university's existing safety data sheet management. (6%)
7. Create a system for students and staff to report safety concerns or incidents. This system should allow for anonymous reporting and should be regularly reviewed to identify and address recurring issues or trends. (6%)
8. Work closely with academic departments related to theatre and performance arts to integrate safety training and awareness into the curriculum. This ensures that students are educated about safety from the start of their academic journey. (6%)

NONESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Maintain all administrative tasks related to specific safety documentation/ filing systems, etc. including Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) record keeping, management reports, etc. Provide weekly report of activities on all construction job sites including issues found, contractors involved, and resolution. This report will be provided to the assistant director of facilities safety, the senior director of facilities safety, the relevant project managers, and the directors of facilities and planning design construction. (3%)
2. Perform other duties as assigned. (1%)

CONTACTS

Department: Frequent contact with assistant directors, and other staff to maintain workflow.

University: Moderate contact with faculty and staff regarding training, inspections, education, training and permitting.

External: Infrequent contact with contractors and vendors regarding training and inspections.

Students: Occasional contact with students to provide training and during laboratory and other safety inspections.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

None.

QUALIFICATIONS

Experience: 3 to 7 years of experience

Education/Licensing: Bachelor's degree in environmental health and safety or related field required. OHSA 30 HR. Construction card preferred. HAZWOPER (24 hr), EPA RCRA, DOT/IATA certification preferred.

REQUIRED SKILLS

1. Demonstrated ability to work well with personnel from varying backgrounds and educational levels.
2. Comfortable with public speaking including the ability deliver training presentations.
3. Familiar and comfortable wearing respiratory protection and other emergency response personal protective equipment.
4. Excellent computer skills including knowledge the MS Office Suite along with the ability to learn new software.
5. Ability to logically evaluate emergency situations and find solutions based on immediate safety and regulatory compliance.
6. Must be able to light a fire for extinguisher training program and move 50 lbs of equipment.
7. Must be able to wear a respirator.
8. Must be able to pass an FBI Background check.
9. Must have a current driver's license and be able to drive light trucks.

WORKING CONDITIONS

In addition to a typical office environment, this position will frequently work in hazardous conditions requiring the use of personnel protective equipment and may be exposed to chemical, biological and radiological hazards and 24-hour emergency contact. Minimal travel required.

In employment, as in education, Case Western Reserve University is committed to Equal Opportunity and Diversity. Women, veterans, members of underrepresented minority groups, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Case Western Reserve University provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the Office of Equity at 216-368-3066 to request a reasonable accommodation. Determinations as to granting reasonable accommodations for any applicant will be made on a case-by-case basis.