Fire Safety Specialist

UT Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO medical plan day one

100% coverage for preventive care

Paid Time Off day one

TRS retirement

Paid Parental Leave

Wellness programs

Tuition Reimbursement

PSLF Qualified Employer

Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center seeks a safety professional to support operation and compliance of sectional safety programs. The role involves reviewing fire protection plans, inspecting facilities, applying codes, coordinating with staff and vendors, and delivering safety training.

On-call duties and emergency response are required. The position emphasizes essential responsibilities, with opportunities to contribute to a culture of safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement within the Office

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate or Bachelor's degree in safety-related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Investigates safety incidents and identifies preventive actions.
• Ensures health & safety standards across the organization.
• Performs surveys of laboratories and facilities for compliance.
• Identifies hazards and prepares deficiency reports.
• Manages proper disposal of hazardous materials and waste.
• Provides safety training to departments.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate's Degree in safety related field

Bachelor's Degree in safety related field

Job description

WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?

With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the No. 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report , we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you‿ll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!

JOB SUMMARY

Works under minimal supervision to provide knowledge and expertise in operation and support of one or more sectional safety programs and compliance with regulatory agencies and national guidelines in the Office of Safety & Business Continuity.Review life safety/fire protection plans; inspect campus facilities per codes/TJC; document and communicate deficiencies. Research/apply applicable codes; advise staff/contractors. Troubleshoot, maintain/repair, or oversee vendors for fire protection systems. Develop/deliver/supervise fire-safety training. Meet schedules; complete assigned projects. Prepare for, respond to, and mitigate fires, floods, and hazmat incidents; use PPE incl. SCBA; obtain/maintain certifications; participate in drills. Essential, on-call role; respond after hours as needed to sustain operations. Perform admin/program tasks and manage projects. Other duties as assigned.

BENEFITS

UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer

Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Required

Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent or
• Associate's Degree in safety related field or
• Bachelor's Degree in safety related field

Experience

• 5 years directly related safety experience with High school or
• 3 years directly related safety experience with Associate's degree or
• No experience with Bachelor's degree or
• Pertinent Military experience may be considered for some of the required experience

Preferred

Licenses and Certifications

• Professional certification pertinent to specific safety specialty

JOB DUTIES

• Investigates safety and environmental incidents, identifying causes and how to prevent their recurrence.
• Ensures employee health & safety standards are met in all areas of the organization.
• Performs surveys of laboratories and facilities to ensure adherence to safety regulation and procedures.
• Identifies potential safety hazards, prepares reports on conditions, and takes action to mitigate identified deficiencies.
• Ensures proper use and disposal of hazardous materials and waste.
• Provide assistance and safety training to departments.
• This position is designated as essential. Personnel in designated essential positions are expected to report to work as required in the event of an emergency to sustain institutional services or protect assets.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Salary Information

Salary is commensurate with education, skills, and relevant experience.

SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT

Security

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

EEO

UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.