Senior Environmental Health & Safety Technician

The University of the Pacific is seeking a Senior Environmental Health & Safety Technician in Stockton, CA. The role involves ensuring compliance with safety regulations, leading inspections, developing training programs, and managing hazardous materials. Candidates should have an Associate's Degree and five years of relevant experience. The position emphasizes diversity, equity, and inclusion within the campus community.
Primary Purpose

Enterprise Risk Management and Environmental Health and Safety’s ( EHS ) mission is to provide guidance and services to the campus community that promote health, safety, and environmental stewardship. EH&S is a dynamic, fast-paced organization focused on promoting workplace safety and environmental protection for the campus community while helping to ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations pertaining to occupational safety and the environment. This position reports to the Director of Enterprise Risk Management.

Essential Functions

Maintains compliance with State and Federal regulations pertaining to occupational safety, including but not limited to California OSHA , radiation, hazardous materials etc. Leads inspections related to potential safety hazards and recommends corrective actions. Overall support for the Universities laboratory safety program. This includes participation in general inspections, supporting various other initiatives including chemical safety, machine safety, and hazardous waste. Assess situations to determine the root cause of accidents and plans corrective action to mitigate future losses. Develops training programs designed to educate employees in occupational safety including the proper identification and handling of chemicals and radiation. Documents project activities and ensure that all regulatory-mandated information is appropriately documented and secure to assure compliance with various legal requirements. Oversees the handling, storage, and disposal of University hazardous, bio, and universal waste. In the event of spills, ensures that areas contaminated with biological, chemical, radiological, or other hazardous waste are properly cleaned. Coordinates with University staff to ensure that safety matters are resolved, and compliance reports are completed, filed, or posted as required. Tests and maintains environmental health and safety equipment. Cross-trains with other University EHS personnel to provide support, teamwork, and act as a back-up for other EHS roles in the department. Performs other related duties as assigned or requested. University of the Pacific recognizes that diversity, equity, and inclusion is foundational to the success of our valued students and employees. We prioritize policy and decision-making that demonstrates awareness of, and responsiveness to, the ways socio-cultural forces related to race, gender, ability, sexuality, socio-economic status, etc. impede or propel students, faculty, and staff.

Minimum Qualifications

Associate’s Degree (Two (2) years of full-time experience in the same/similar position is equal to one (1) year of completed post-high school education coursework). Five (5) years of experience in occupational, environmental (hazardous materials and waste management), health, and safety fields.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in occupational safety and health or related field Professional certifications in occupational safety and health or related field. Demonstrated presentation skills and group facilitation skills. Forty (40) hour radiation safety officer’s class completion certificate. Experience and sensitivity in working with people of diverse backgrounds and cultures. Demonstrated experience in advancing social justice, equity, and inclusion in a university setting. Ability to engage and integrate culturally responsive practices and knowledge in their work. Experience and sensitivity in working with people of diverse backgrounds and cultures. Demonstrated experience in advancing social justice, equity, and inclusion in a university setting. Ability to engage and integrate culturally responsive practices and knowledge in their work.

Work Schedule

Work performed during standard business hours. Additional hours may be required to meet business needs or deadlines.