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Stanford University · 1 month ago

Facilities and Infrastructure Safety Manager

Stanford, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$142K/yr - $167K/yr

7+ years exp

Stanford University is seeking a Facilities and Infrastructure Safety Manager to join the Office of Facilities Planning and Management in the School of Medicine. The role involves managing EHS programs, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and advocating for regulatory practices to maintain a safe work environment. The position requires advanced knowledge in safety and environmental disciplines and the ability to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders.

EducationHigher EducationUniversities

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Build/maintain a comprehensive Facilities Infrastructure Safety & Compliance Program that ensures that that the School of Medicine facilities are compliant with government regulations

Serve as the primary safety and code compliance point of contact for the Planning, Project Management, and Facilities Operations teams and conduct plan reviews to ensure building designs are compliant with Federal, State and Local regulations

Work with Facilities Operations team members to complete safety review of designated planned maintenance projects

Work with design teams to ensure safety and environmental compliance in renovations and build projects. Ensure best practices, University guidelines, and regulations are followed for securing equipment, hazardous materials storage and use, environmental processes, machine guarding, signage, etc. Apply advanced safety knowledge and innovative thinking to fold in new technologies and methodologies in lab research

Serve as the technical expert on building code and fire code

Partner with University and regulatory subject matter experts on building facility safety, laboratory design issues, and inspections and to ensure alignment with local policies and best practices

Serve as the technical expert on all fire code and building code compliance issues. Act as a liaison with Authorities having Jurisdiction as required

Work with teams in understanding local and regional long-term compliance practices and implementing new program developments

Apply advanced knowledge and forward-thinking practices to act on regulation changes and meet regulatory timelines

Perform internal audits to monitor program effectiveness and external government inspections, compliance follow-up, and reporting

Deliver accurate documentation and provide clear weekly communications with clients, team members, regulators and/or other stakeholders, which can be in the form of small and large group presentations, complex reports, spreadsheets, webinars, and webpage content. Work with a complex database to develop tools, which align internal inspection procedures and regulatory codes

Work with Facilities Operations, laboratory operations staff, and departmental management on resolving safety and environmental issues expeditiously and compliance challenges are fully remediated

As needed, respond expeditiously to accidents, injuries, illnesses, odor complaints, and hazardous materials spills and investigate mold and asbestos incidences including partnering with University subject matter experts and facilities operations for remediation. Prepare accident reports and communicate with affected employees and managers within assigned locations. Perform risk assessments and report results to clients and management

Provide guidance and safety training to facility, staff, and students to ensure understanding of compliance expectations and best practices. Training methodologies include webinars, classroom sessions, direct interactions, and web-based assignments

Ensure the safe evacuation of personnel in assigned buildings

Ensure timely and thorough delivery of work assignments. Prioritize and verify work project completions, incorporating process improvement practices to improve efficiency and expectations. Lead by example the use of personal protective equipment, safety awareness, and demonstrate strong behavioral competencies

Qualification

FireBuilding codesOccupational healthSafetyEnvironmental complianceCertified Safety ProfessionalRisk assessmentsSupervisory expertiseCommunication skillsProblem-solvingOrganizational skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in arts/science in related allied/scientific field and seven years progressively responsible experience in occupational safety and health, emergency response/management, environmental science, and/or allied/scientific field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience

Demonstrated ability to conduct effective health and safety surveys, quantitative and qualitative exposure/ risk assessments, and most complex data analyses; ability to provide recommendations for exposure/risk control

Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing with diverse audiences; ability to explain technical concepts clearly and concisely

Ability to maintain current knowledge of and interpret specific government agency requirements (statutes, regulations, licenses, and permits) and university policies

Working knowledge of the scientific and technical aspects of various regulatory requirements and potential impact on assigned work area(s)

Demonstrated supervisory/coaching expertise

Must possess and maintain a valid California non-commercial Class C Driver's License

Preferred

Advanced knowledge of fire and building codes

A basic understanding of chemistry and biology. Knowledge of biomedical research operations and the equipment used in these operations

Advanced knowledge of principles and practices of occupational environmental health and safety with preferably a master's degree and professional certification in the EHS field

Professional work experience in an educational setting preferred

Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), Certified Biological Safety Professional (CBSP), Registered Biosafety Professional (RBP), or other relevant professional certification preferred

Must be able to independently problem-solve solutions to a wide range of circumstances in a complex organization

Ability to exercise tact and have superior diplomatic and inter-personal skills

Highly organized and detail oriented. Knowledge of computer systems, applications, and web page management

Benefits

Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of the salary or hourly wage the university reasonably expects to pay for a position upon hire.

At Stanford University, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive rewards package.

The Cardinal at Work website ( https://cardinalatwork.stanford.edu/benefits-rewards ) provides detailed information on Stanford’s extensive range of benefits and rewards offered to employees.

Company

Stanford University

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Stanford University is a teaching and research university that focuses on graduate programs in law, medicine, education, and business.

Founded in 1885

Stanford, California, USA

10001+ employees

http://www.stanford.edu

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