Campus EHS Safety Advisor

Yale University; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 62,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Yale University in New Haven seeks a Safety Advisor to function as the EHS liaison across campus departments, delivering comprehensive health and safety services. The role centers on audits, program implementation, and regulatory compliance to sustain a safe workplace and academic environment for students, faculty, and staff.

The incumbent will participate in emergency response, train communities, and coordinate safety initiatives with multiple units.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, Radiation Safety/Health Physics, Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Engineering, or related field and two years of work experience in a safety-related field or an equivalent combination of experience and education.
• 24 Hour OSHA HAZWOPER certification (required after hire). DOT and IATA certification (required after hire).
• Valid state-issued driver license (required after hire).

Responsibilities

• Performs safety audits and field hazard assessments for laboratories, other work areas, facilities and equipment.
• Implements health and safety programs to prevent injuries and accidents from occurring in University facilities.
• Participates in comprehensive safety audits; helps investigate complaints of unsafe work areas; assists in hazardous materials management and emergencies; and supports other health and safety programs as directed.
• Participates in emergency response teams and assists in coordinating safety activities with various units, schools, and departments within the University.
• Provides direct professional environmental, health, and safety services and assistance to faculty, staff, students and campus departments; assists in providing safety training to campus community.
• Provides campus departments and personnel with appropriate advice and updates on federal, state, and local regulations; works cooperatively with other EHS staff and University committees to facilitate the delivery of safety services to the campus community.
• Performs assigned tasks from detailed instructions and established procedures as required to achieve compliance with University policies and programs as well as federal, state and local regulations.
• Maintains and ensures the efficient operation of related safety equipment; may train faculty, students, and staff in proper handling of hazardous materials and proper use of University facilities.
• Authorizes safety clearances as needed.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Safety audits

Hazard assessment

EHS compliance

Regulatory knowledge

Radiation safety

Industrial hygiene

Biosafety (preferred)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science/related field

Job description

Yale University in New Haven seeks a Safety Advisor to function as the EHS liaison across campus departments, delivering comprehensive health and safety services. The role centers on audits, program implementation, and regulatory compliance to sustain a safe workplace and academic environment for students, faculty, and staff.

The incumbent will participate in emergency response, train communities, and coordinate safety initiatives with multiple units.