Job ID 12475 Location Case Main Campus Full/Part Time Full-Time Regular/Temporary Regular Job Description POSITION DESCRIPTION Working under general supervision, the Mechanical, Construction, and Theatre Safety Specialist supports and facilitates the research, facilities, construction, and performing arts environment while protecting the health and safety of its personnel and the community. Responsibilities include university compliance with federal, state, and local safety regulations. This position works with the assistant directors of environmental health and safety as well as principal investigators and students to update or implement new university policy as needed to ensure the university is at, or exceeding, industry best management practices. This position develops and implements safety protocols, standard operating procedures and policies as needed to meet this goal. This position provides operational safety training and shop coordination for the Physical Plant machine shops, performing arts centers, and student clubs on campus. This position will keep up with trends in machining materials and theatre safety. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Develop and provide general shop safety training for all staff and student managers of fabrication facilities including student groups and theatre groups. Assure programs are followed through with periodic inspections. Ensure groups are aware of requirements and external contractors required to maintain their machines and inspect their equipment. Approve and inspect the installation of all new equipment and ensure proper guarding and safety equipment is installed. (25%) Conduct weekly visits of the construction and renovations site across campus. Inspect and evaluate safety and compliance-related incidents to ensure all federal and state regulations are being strictly followed. Follow up and track corrections to deficiencies. Perform root cause and incident investigation techniques when required, including collection of safety and health standard incident reporting forms and documentation. Ensure all of Case Western Reserve University's policies and procedures are being followed to secure a successful project. (22%) Implement a schedule for regular safety audits of all spaces used by theatre and student groups. This includes checking for fire hazards, structural integrity, electrical safety, and ensuring that emergency exits are clearly marked and unobstructed. (15%) Develop and conduct the Powered Industrial Vehicle Safety Program training. All powered industrial vehicles such as lifts and tow motor devices on campus require training, inspection, and maintenance on at least an annual basis. (10%) Oversee and advise the Campus Crane Inspection program. All cranes on campus require inspection and maintenance on at least an annual basis. Ensure that all cranes on campus are in safe operating order and meet regulatory requirements. (6%) Advise on the creation of "Right to Know" stations and safety data sheet paperwork for each shop, as well as populating the university's existing safety data sheet management. (6%) Create a system for students and staff to report safety concerns or incidents. This system should allow for anonymous reporting and should be regularly reviewed to identify and address recurring issues or trends. (6%) Work closely with academic departments related to theatre and performance arts to integrate safety training and awareness into the curriculum. This ensures that students are educated about safety from the start of their academic journey. (6%) NONESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Maintain all administrative tasks related to specific safety documentation/ filing systems, etc. including Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) record keeping, management reports, etc. Provide weekly report of activities on all construction job sites including issues found, contractors involve