Manager Laboratory Radiation and Process Safety

**Job Title** Manager, Laboratory, Radiation, and Process Safety **Agency** Texas A&M University System Offices **Department** Environment, Safety, and Security **Proposed Minimum Salary** Commensurate **Job Location** College Station, Texas **Job Type** Staff **Job Description** 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. **Job Description Summary:** 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.