Industrial Hygiene Health/Safety Technician 2

27-Mar-2024

Environmental Health and Safety

87127BR

Yale Posting Status

CLOSED TO FURTHER APPLICATIONS

University Job Title

Health/Safety Technician 2

Bargaining Unit

L34 - Local 34 (Yale Union Group)

If Fixed Duration, Period

1 year from date of hire

If Fixed Duration, is continuation possible?

Yes

Other Fixed Duration Date

01-Apr-2025

Compensation Grade

Labor Grade D

Wage Ranges

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Searchable Job Family

Safety

Total # of hours to be worked:

37.5

Work Week

Standard (M-F equal number of hours per day)

Work Location

Medical School Campus

Worksite Address

127-153 College Street
New Haven, CT 06510

Position Focus:

The position will assist the Chemical Safety/Industrial Hygiene group within the Occupational Health and Safety section by carrying out tasks to support planned projects, including developing a local exhaust ventilation program, Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) equipment management and respirator fit testing.  They may also provide support to other traditional industrial hygiene, chemical safety, and physical safety programs.

This position will develop a local exhaust ventilation program, which includes: Developing overall program with responsibilities, criteria for installation, etc. Guidance documents/labels for users for different types. Criteria for testing/certification for each type. Survey of buildings to identify and certify LEVs (as time allows). Improve EHS equipment management. Assist with drafting quick start guides. Create inventory of associated parts for all equipment, outlining which should be kept in the respective cases for each piece of equipment. Assist with respiratory protection training, including fit testing. Manage respirators and fit testing supplies. Plan and conduct respirator fit testing at EHS office and at customer locations. Manage training and fit testing records. Participate in air and noise monitoring in various campus locations. Other duties as assigned. 

Essential Duties

1. Plans, organizes, schedules and conducts inspections of facilities, work areas and equipment. Monitors site conditions, practices, and procedures for compliance with health and safety requirements.  2. Selects and implements corrective action and follows-up to ensure proper action has been taken.  Records data and compiles it into statistical analyses and reports.  Operates, maintains, certifies, inspects, calibrates and oversees installation of safety equipment.  3. Oversees the collection, packaging, testing, storing, transporting and/or disposal of hazardous and non-hazardous materials and/or waste. Performs laboratory techniques on sample materials.  Performs routine biological, chemical and radiation surveys/sampling for exposure potential and regulatory compliance.  4. Prepares and submits detailed reports to department managers for corrective action to be taken or maintenance to be performed. Follows-up to ensure proper action has been taken.  May assist in the mitigation of hazardous material incidents.   5. Oversees and instructs support staff.  Attends and participates in professional and committee meetings related to health and safety issues. Serves as a principal source of information on health and safety issues.  6. Assists with the development and administration of programs, reports, training and employee seminars.  Conducts research in the planning, development and organization of employee informational seminars.  7. Presents portions of safety seminars.  Orders material and supplies.  Performs additional functions incidental to health and safety activities.

Required Education and Experience

Six years of related work experience, four of them in the same job family at the next lower level, and high school level education; or four years of related work experience and an Associate's degree; or little or no work experience and a Bachelor's degree in a related field; or an equivalent combination of experience and education.

Required Skill/Ability 1:

Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.

Required Skill/Ability 2:

Demonstrated organizational skills.

Required Skill/Ability 3:

Data entry experience and computer skills (i.e., Excel, Word, Outlook).

Required Skill/Ability 4:

Ability to work well with others as well as ability to work independently.

Preferred Education, Experience and Skills:

Degree in Industrial Hygiene or Occupational Health & Safety or prior Yale EHS Industrial Hygiene Intern. Knowledge/experience in environmental, biological and chemical analysis.

Background Check Requirements

All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check. For additional information on the background check requirements and process visit "Learn about background checks" under the Applicant Support Resources section of Careers on the It's Your Yale website.

COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement

The University maintains policies pertaining to COVID-19. All faculty, staff, students, and trainees are required to comply with these policies, which may be found here:
https://covid19.yale.edu/health-guidelines

Additional Background or Health Screening Requirements

Selected incumbent must have successful completion of a DMV check and a valid driver’s license.

Posting Disclaimer

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the particular position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through their hiring departments.

EEO Statement:

University policy is committed to affirmative action under law in employment of women, minority group members, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans. Additionally, in accordance with Yale’s Policy Against Discrimination and Harassment, and as delineated by federal and Connecticut law, Yale does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment against any individual on account of that individual’s sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, disability, status as a special disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam era or other covered veteran.

Inquiries concerning Yale’s Policy Against Discrimination and Harassment may be referred to the Office of Institutional Equity and Accessibility (OIEA).

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