Machine Safety Specialist

Working Title: Machine Safety Specialist

State Role Title: Compliance/Safety Officer III

Position Type: Full-time Staff (Classified)

Position Status: Full-Time

FLSA Status: Exempt: Not Eligible for Overtime

College/Division: Police and Public Safety

Department: 100197 - Risk Management

Pay Rate: Pay Range

Specify Range or Amount: $62,000-$68,000

Is this a JMU only position? No

Is this a grant-funded position? No

Is this a Conflict of Interest designated position? No

Beginning Review Date: 1/24/2025

About JMU:

James Madison University is a publicly funded university with a beautiful campus and a supportive community that is committed to preparing students for the future. The university offers excellent comprehensive benefits which include paid vacation, sick, parental, and community service leave in addition to 19 paid holidays a year; affordable health insurance; retirement through the Virginia Retirement System. We also offer a work-life balance and integration program, Balanced Dukes, that is designed to support the overall wellbeing of our employees and a Tuition Waiver Program that allows employees to have tuition waived for undergraduate and graduate level courses taken at JMU.

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General Information:

The Machine Safety Specialist serves as a health and safety subject matter expert to Risk Management as well as to other members of the greater university community. He/she provides training, safety and technical guidance relating to industrial machines commonly found in wood and metal-working shops and maker spaces, material and personnel handling equipment, construction processes, with the potential to function as a first line supervisor for other members of the Risk Management team. Develops, implements, trains on, and coordinates university safety programs relating to facility, construction, academic activities, research, and industrial operations. Coordinates and performs inspections, audits, sampling, analysis, and record keeping in compliance with federal and state regulations and guidelines for assigned program areas and oversees staff performing the same. Uses technical knowledge, training, and experience to facilitate compliance with federal, state, and local regulations as well as university policy to reduce exposure of faculty, staff, students, associates, and visitors to hazards relating to the use of power tools, industrial machinery, and material and personnel handling equipment.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Develops, implements, and coordinates university safety programs relating to facility, construction, academic activities, research, and industrial operations. Coordinates and performs inspections,incident investigations, audits, sampling, analysis, training and record keeping in compliance with federal and state regulations and guidelines for assigned program areas and oversees staff performing the same.

Uses technical knowledge of machines and equipment, safety knowledge, training, and experience to promote university compliance with federal, state, and local regulations as well as university policy to reduce hazard exposure of faculty, staff, students, associates, and visitors and improve safety and overall compliance posture.

Assists the Risk Management Accident Investigator with safety and vehicle-related investigations and interviews and recommends corrective actions, including engineering and administrative controls, and PPE. Provide competent training on safe operation of 10-passenger vans, forklifts, scissor and articulating lifts, equipment-hauling trailers, and other machinery. Team with Facilities Management and their Transportation department to conduct bus rodeos as a mechanism to enhance bus driver safety.

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:
* Significant professional experience with industrial machines or similar experience in the manufacturing industry.
* Significant professional health and safety experience in industrial hygiene, occupational health and safety, laboratory safety, shop safety or other appropriate science-related employment experience.
* Reasonable knowledge of industrial hygiene practices, modern occupational health, safety, environmental, or engineering principles and practices, and rules/regulations.
* Reasonable knowledge of federal and state health and safety regulations (e.g., OSHA & VOSH, etc).
* Knowledge of and ability to use computer applications, such as Microsoft Office, email, and databases.
* Work independently, exercise initiative and judgment, and provide follow through with customers.
* Must have a valid driver's license.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills.
* Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects.
* Able to provide technical training/guidance and clearly communicate how to safely operate industrial and artisan machines as well as hand tools.
* Mechanical aptitude for operating vehicles and material handling equipment.

Additional Considerations:
* Able to pass physical examination to allow for emergency response and wearing of personal protective equipment (PPE).

Additional Posting Information:

Conditions of Employment:

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check.

E-Verify Notice: After accepting employment, new hires are required to complete an I-9 form and present documentation of their identity and eligibility to work in the United States. James Madison University uses the E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.

EEO Statement:

James Madison University is committed to creating and supporting a diverse and inclusive work and educational community that is free of all forms of discrimination. This institution does not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, parental status, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or veteran status.

We promote access, inclusion and diversity for all students, faculty, staff, constituents and programs, believing that these qualities are foundational components of an outstanding education in keeping with our mission. The university is interested in candidates whose experience and qualifications support an ongoing commitment to this core quality.

Anyone having questions concerning discrimination should contact the Office for Equal Opportunity: (540) 568-6991.

Reasonable Accommodation:

If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance searching or applying for jobs please contact us at (540) 568-3597 or jobs@jmu.edu. You may also visit the JMU Human Resource Office, located at 752 Ott Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22807 and we will be happy to assist you.