Operational Safety Specialist

About the Role

Serves as the department’s primary resource for workplace safety and policy compliance, fostering a culture of safety through collaboration, education, and continuous improvement. Partners with Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) to implement and support departmental safety initiatives, investigate workplace injuries and incidents, recommend corrective actions, and ensure compliance with applicable regulations, policies, and procedures. Conducts Integrated Safety Plan (ISP) certification audits, evaluates departmental safety practices, develops and delivers safety training, and provides guidance to leadership and staff on risk reduction and safe work practices. Promotes operational excellence by identifying opportunities to improve safety performance and supporting a safe and healthy environment for employees and the campus community.

This position may involve exposure to heights, extreme temperatures, hazardous chemicals, confined spaces, and lifting requirements of up to 40 pounds.

Schedule

The typical work schedule for this position is Monday-Friday, 7:00am to 3:30pm.

Responsibilities

• Implement and support departmental safety initiatives
• Investigate workplace injuries and incidents
• Recommend corrective actions for safety compliance
• Conduct Integrated Safety Plan (ISP) certification audits
• Evaluate departmental safety practices
• Develop and deliver safety training
• Provide guidance on risk reduction and safe work practices
• Identify opportunities to improve safety performance
• Support a safe and healthy environment for employees and the campus community
• Subject to 24-hour callback for emergencies

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required in business, health and safety, occupational safety, or related field
• 2+ years of experience in general safety, building inspection, safety inspection, accident investigation, or related areas
• Experience in ergonomics preferred
• An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered

Skills

• Good organizational skills
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships, mutual trust, and respect with others
• High ethical and professional behavior standards
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to achieve consensus and enhance the safety culture
• Strong commitment to customer service and the AO Physical Facilities Strategic Goals
• Strong computer skills and Microsoft Office experience

Benefits

• Paid Time Off – Generous vacation, holiday, sick, and military leave
• Retirement Contributions – Purdue contributes up to 8% of your annual income
• Educational Opportunities – Tuition assistance for you and eligible family members, including the opportunity to earn a degree through Purdue Global
• Comprehensive Insurance – Medical, dental, and vision coverage to keep you and your family healthy
• Life Insurance – Financial protection for you and your loved ones

A background check will be required for employment in this position. Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position.