Senior EHS & Safety Specialist - Higher Education

Grand Canyon University Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Grand Canyon University seeks an experienced EHS Professional to lead and coordinate health and safety initiatives on campus in Phoenix. The role focuses on auditing, training, incident investigations, and program development across OSHA-compliant safety areas.

The ideal candidate holds a bachelor or associate degree in safety, at least 7 years of field experience, and demonstrates strong knowledge of OSHA regulations, incident reporting, and safety leadership across departments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Associate degree in occupational health and safety or related field.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in occupational health and safety.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and incident reporting.

Responsibilities

• Conduct workplace audits and inspections to assess compliance.
• Develop and implement health and safety training for staff, faculty and students.
• Investigate incidents to determine root causes and preventative actions.
• Assist in implementing and maintaining EHS programs such as LOTO, fall protection, respiratory protection, etc.
• Coordinate with regulatory agencies and maintain EHS records and documentation.

Skills

Occupational health & safety knowledge

OSHA regulations knowledge

Safety training delivery

Incident investigation

Safety program management

Education

Bachelor or Associate degree in occupational health and safety

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Grand Canyon University seeks an experienced EHS Professional to lead and coordinate health and safety initiatives on campus in Phoenix. The role focuses on auditing, training, incident investigations, and program development across OSHA-compliant safety areas.

The ideal candidate holds a bachelor or associate degree in safety, at least 7 years of field experience, and demonstrates strong knowledge of OSHA regulations, incident reporting, and safety leadership across departments.