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The University of Texas at San Antonio · 1 day ago

Hazard Material Management Specialist I or II - Research Integrity Department, Office of Research and Innovation

San Antonio, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$46K/yr - $48K/yr

2+ years exp

The University of Texas at San Antonio (UT San Antonio) is a top-tier public research university seeking a Hazard Material Management Specialist I or II. This role involves providing expertise in chemical and biological waste programs, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and coordinating hazardous waste policies across UTSA campuses.

EducationHigher EducationUniversities

No H1B

Responsibilities

Oversees the operational coordination and implementation of sectional/divisional hazardous waste policies and procedures for the safe use and control of hazardous materials, environmental concerns, and waste control at all UTSA campuses, and owned or operated facilities

Assists campus faculty and staff in compliance with, institutional policies and programs for chemical, biological, and/or environmental protection safety to include the identification of potential safety and health hazards

Makes recommendations to management. Conducts evaluations of potentially hazardous areas and conditions and advises employees, students, and faculty on safe practices for potential hazards

Collects for processing, bulk packages and/or prepare for shipment hazardous chemical, biological or radioactive materials to include waste materials

Assists with ensuring all universal waste and recyclable materials are properly collected, stored, and transported as required

Assists with chemical inventory in laboratory setting. Work independently, collecting and logging in chemical information and working under potential hazardous environment wearing appropriate personal protective equipment

Interacts with equipment and hazardous materials vendors, testing laboratories and contractors, environmental abatement, and remediation contractors, and/or disposal companies as required. Order supplies, certify and maintain safety equipment or assist UTSA personnel

Assists, as directed by supervisor, federal, state, and local officials charged with ensuring compliance with applicable regulations, guidelines, and environmental issues (i.e. – EAA, EPA, OSHA, TDSHS, and TCEQ)

Assists with investigations related to health and safety accidents, and/or including incidents to include hazardous substance releases/exposures

Attends conferences, meetings, and workshops to keep up-to-date on new safety techniques and changes to applicable codes and regulations and maintain certification(s)

Provides general safety and health training to University personnel

Takes a proactive approach to assist co-workers in various tasks, to ensure safety

Performs work tasks in a safe manner and in accordance with work instructions

Proactively makes recommendations to improve safety

Performs other duties as assigned

Coordinates and assists campus faculty and staff to comply with, institutional policies and programs for chemical, biological, and/or environmental protection safety to include the identification of potential safety and health hazards. Makes recommendations to management; develop policies and procedures; and advise employees, students, and faculty on using safe practices for potential hazards

May in the course of normal duties, collect for processing, bulk packages and/or prepare for shipment hazardous chemical, biological or radioactive materials to include waste materials. Assists with ensuring all universal waste and recyclable materials are properly collected, stored and transported as required

Interacts with equipment and hazardous material vendors, testing laboratories and contractors, environmental abatement and remediation contractors, and/or disposal companies as required. Order supplies, certify and maintain safety equipment, or assist UTSA personnel. Works with manager or coordinator to develop material and equipment specifications

As directed by supervisor, assists federal, state and local officials charged with ensuring compliance with applicable regulations, guidelines, and environmental issues (i.e. – EAA, EPA, OSHA, TXDSHS, and TCEQ, during onsite inspections or regulatory inquiries

Coordinates and assists with investigations related to health and safety accidents and/or incidents to include hazardous substance releases, environmental concerns and other related accidents, injuries, or exposures

Initiates preventative measures to proactively address potential health, safety, and environmental hazards

Attends conferences, meetings, and workshops to keep up-to-date on new safety techniques and changes to applicable codes and regulations and maintain certification(s)

Provides periodic status reports on divisional functions as required by division manager / supervisor

Provides general safety and health training to University personnel

Performs additional duties as assigned

Qualification

Chemical safetyBiological safetyEnvironmental safetyIndustrial hygieneOccupational safetyRadiation safetyPersonal protective equipmentMaterial handling equipmentCommunication skills

Required

Associate's degree in Basic or Applied Science, Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Environmental Science or other related field

At the department's discretion, experience and education can be substituted on a year for year basis

Valid Class C Texas Driver's License or ability to obtain one within 30 days of hire

Minimum of Two (2) years of experience as a qualified respirator user in an employer approved respiratory protection program

This position requires the ability to maintain the security and integrity of UT San Antonio and its infrastructure

Two (2) years of experience in chemical safety, biological safety, industrial hygiene, occupational safety, radiation safety and/or environmental safety

Three (3) years of experience in chemical safety, biological safety, industrial hygiene, occupational safety, radiation safety and/or environmental safety