Under direction from the EH&S Assistant Director, Research Safety and Compliance, the incumbent will develop, implement and maintain campus wide plans, policies and procedures to assure compliance with federal, state and local requirements regarding the campus Research Safety and Compliance Program. Has general responsibility for the campus chemical hygiene plan, close coordination with academic EH&S coordinators, provide subject matter expertise in the areas of chemical safety, risk evaluation, high hazard chemical research facilities. Incumbent will also identify, evaluate, and control chemical work place hazards and develop chemical safety training programs for all levels of faculty, research staff, teaching assistants and laboratory personnel. Incumbent will also respond to campus emergencies involving potentially hazardous materials. Knowledge and experience applying laboratory safety and industrial hygiene principles and standards to university environment is required. Knowledge of Cal-OSHA Laboratory Standard is required

The position will perform announced and unannounced audits of high risk chemical operations in research settings to ensure processes are being followed and are working as intended. Conducts workplace inspections and provides written reports summarizing deficiencies and recommended corrective actions. Conducts job hazard evaluations, and establishes personal protective equipment and technical procedures to minimize workplace hazards. Problems are complex and may require creation of new methodologies by applying professional EH&S knowledge and/or expertise.

Decision-making is based on established procedures and integration/interpretation of relevant laws, regulations and campus policy; professional best practices; relevant science methodology, impact on other EH&S programs; and senior management approvals as required (Assistant Vice Chancellor; Deputy Director, Senior Manager). Decisions may impact other EH&S programs, campus departments, segments of campus (e.g., shops, labs, residential) and/or campus wide. Must be able to promote change, possess strong interpersonal skills and have the ability to efficiently balance multiple priorities.

Serves as the campus technical expert in Hazardous Materials Safety Engineering involving physical and explosion hazards. Directly responsible for developing the campus Hazardous Materials/Physical/Explosion Safety program. Develops programs and procedures and provides technical guidance on safety related issues using a combination of original and standard professional approaches/techniques to solve substantive, complex problems with multiple variables. Applies solutions to complex issues with multiple departments requiring similar programs in distinct safety cultures. Designs written programs and guidance materials summarizing complex regulations for application in a research environment, which includes developing and maintaining the Research Process Safety program and related guidance materials, monitors compliance and prevents hazards, and serves as campus subject matter expert. The candidate ensures research projects fully address process safety in design and provides consultation to the line organization and to staff on process safety risk analyses. The candidate will network directly with site personnel to ensure they are trained and recognize their role in Operational Safety. Coordinate and ensure effective execution of hazard and risk assessment studies. Assists departments, faculty and staff in applying regulations and guidelines to their specific operations and facilities. Participates in campus work groups to address specific safety-related issues.

Perform announced and unannounced audits of high risk operations in research settings to ensure processes are being followed and are working as intended. Conducts workplace inspections and provides written reports summarizing deficiencies and recommended corrective actions. Conducts job hazard evaluations, and establishes personal protective equipment and technical procedures to minimize workplace hazards. Problems are complex and may require creation of new methodologies by applying professional EH&S knowledge and/or expertise.

Decision-making is based on established procedures and integration/interpretation of relevant laws, regulations and campus policy; professional best practices; relevant science methodology, impact on other EH&S programs; and senior management approvals as required (Associate Vice Chancellor; Deputy Director, Senior Manager). Decisions may impact other EH&S programs, campus departments, segments of campus (e.g., shops, labs, residential) and/or campus wide. The ideal candidates must be able to promote change, possess strong interpersonal skills and have the ability to efficiently balance multiple priorities. The position requires strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to effectively communicate with a wide variety of audiences. The successful candidates must also be self-motivated, exhibit sound decision skills, have good organization skills and have the ability to influence team members at all levels of the organization.