Job Description

Manager, Laboratory, Radiation, and Process Safety

Agency

Texas A&M University System Offices

Department

Environment, Safety, and Security

Commensurate

College Station, Texas

Staff

The System Offices is one of several system members within the Texas A&M University System representing one of the largest systems of higher education in the nation, with a network of 12 universities, a comprehensive health science center, eight state agencies, Texas A&M – Fort Worth and the Texas A&M - RELLIS Campus. The Texas A&M University System mission is to provide education, conduct research, commercialize technology, offer training, and deliver services for the people of Texas and beyond.

The System Offices, within the Texas A&M University System, provides an outstanding benefits package including, but not limited to: competitive health benefits; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; a defined benefit retirement plan to include an employer contribution through Teachers Retirement System of Texas (TRS); if applicable, a defined contribution retirement plan to include an employer contribution through an approved ORP vendor: additional voluntary tax deferred annuity (TDA) options; tuition assistance; and wellness programs to promote work/life balance.

Salary:

Commensurate with experience.

The Laboratory, Radiation, and Process Safety Manager, under general direction, manages and supports laboratory, process, and radiation safety programs for The Texas A&M University System (A&M System). This position develops, implements, and maintains programs, guidance, and training; conducts compliance reviews and follow-up activities; assists member institutions with regulatory licenses and registrations; reviews experimental protocols and safety analyses; and provides technical consultation on laboratory, radiological, and process safety matters. The position also monitors applicable laws, regulations, and emerging issues; supports laboratory design and renovation reviews; and promotes consistent, compliant, and effective safety practices across the A&M System.

Responsibilities:
Program Management, Compliance, and Member Support

- Assists members in developing and improving laboratory and process safety programs.

- Develops and standardizes laboratory safety programs, guidance, templates, and best practices.

- Assists members with process safety program development for special hazards.

- Assists members in developing and improving radiation safety programs.

- Assists members in the coordination of appropriate licenses and registrations for radioactive materials, radiation-producing devices, and lasers.

- Reviews building and renovation projects for laboratory safety requirements and operational needs.

- Develops and delivers training on laboratory, radiation, chemical, biological, process, and engineering safety topics for member use.

- Develops guidance on engineering control measures and personal protective equipment.

- Coordinates site visits, program assessments, and special projects.

- Supports continuous improvement of member safety programs.

- Supports Tier II chemical inventory compliance.

- Conducts laboratory safety reviews and follow-up visits and tracks corrective actions to closure.

- Monitors applicable laws, regulations, standards, and emerging issues and advises members on implementation.

Technical Review and Incident Support

- Provides technical consultation on laboratory, process, and engineering safety matters.

- Provides technical support for inspections involving ionizing and non-ionizing radiation devices.

- Reviews experimental protocols and project safety analyses in support of member programs.

- Conducts process hazard evaluations and recommends controls.

- Responds to technical requests and operational issues.

- Responds as needed with other qualified personnel to emergencies, assists emergency responders within area of expertise, and supports after-action activities.

- Drafts technical procedures, guidance, and program materials.

- Provides guidance to member safety personnel and less experienced staff.

- Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Radiological Health, Radiation Protection, Health Physics, Engineering, Nuclear Science, Radiological Science, Environmental Science or related field.
- Eight years of experience in an environmental health and safety field, including four years of experience in radiological safety or related field.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Knowledge of laboratory operations at research institutions and system-level safety program coordination.

- Strong understanding of radiation protection principles, laser safety, and laboratory chemical/biological safety practices.

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to teach and speak publicly to diverse audiences.

- Advanced skills in word processing, spreadsheet, and Microsoft applications.

- Ability to develop online training content.

- Strong analytical skills to evaluate regulations, standards, and emerging issues and to translate them into practical guidance and program documents.

- Ability to tolerate laboratory environments and moderate exposure to extreme temperature, dust, dirt, fumes, smoke, loud noises and chemical substances.

- Requires ability to wear personal protective equipment including respirator, protective clothing.

- Ability to travel frequently (up to 40%) throughout the state of Texas in service to A&M Systems members.

- Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

Preferred Qualifications:

- Process Safety Practice Certificate or other recognized Professional Process Safety Certification.
- Specialty certification recognized by the Commission or an Agreement State and meets the NRC requirements in 10 CFR 35.50, Training for Radiation Safety Officer and Associate Radiation Safety
Officer.

Other Requirements:

This is a security-sensitive position and is restricted to U.S. citizens and legal permanent residents only. Only complete applications will be considered for employment at The Texas A&M System Offices. Incomplete job application data could result in your application being rejected without an option to reapply. A cover letter and resume may be required in addition to a completed employment application.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.