Safety Officer

Posted Wednesday, October 25, 2023

Virginia Military Institute Facilities Maintenance is accepting applications for a Safety Officer. This position will report to the Chief of Fire and Safety programs.

Job duties:

• Perform eye wash, drench hose, and emergency shower inspections and maintain compliance documentation.
• Execute monthly AED inspections, fire extinguisher inspections, and emergency lights testing,
• Coordinate purchase of first-aid supplies and restock all kits.
• Perform routine maintenance on fire systems and coordinate inspections and contractor maintenance calls.
• Respond to fire alarms and related emergencies quickly and efficiently.
• Conduct fire drills as mandated by fire code and complete required documentation. 
• Perform crowd manager duties as required.
• Execute collaborative team inspections of all Areas of Rescue Assistance on Post and coordinate identified service calls.
• Champion VA 811 best practices on Post and assist with the location and mapping of post infrastructure and utility marking.
• Investigate excavations on post to ensure safety standards are met.
• Assist with maintaining natural gas operation records and inspections as required by the SCC. Investigate all reports of natural gas leaks on post and keep required records.
• Coordinate security system inspections, maintenance, and service calls.
• Expect to foster professional working relationships, maintain confidentiality, attend meetings, serve as office point of contact as needed, collaborate on policy reviews, and to address safety and risk management issues.
• Will be required to occasionally work altered shift schedules to meet business needs.
• Identified as essential personnel for the purpose of responding to emergencies and/or natural disasters.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Maintain a professional and courteous demeanor in the workplace.
• Possess ability to effectively utilize Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to earn OSHA 10 – General Industry certification.
• Ability to earn OSHA 10 – Construction certification.
• Familiarity with commercial and residential fire alarm and suppression systems.
• Ability to learn and use environmental health and safety equipment and test procedures.
• Ability to learn underground utility locating equipment and damage prevention practices.
• Detail-oriented and committed to accurate and organized compliance documentation.
• Willing to work an altered schedule as needed to meet business needs.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Journeyman or Master’s level card holder in electrical.
• Experience in reading and evaluating blue print.
• Experience in marking underground utilities.
• Experience in conducting inspections on commercial and residential fire alarm and suppression systems.
• Applicant holds OSHA 30 – General Industry certification.
• Applicant holds OSHA 30 – Construction certification. 
• Experience working with ESRI’s ArcGIS platform and execution of GIS workflows.

Candidates can apply at: Safety Officer- Job Application

VMI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  In a continuing effort to enrich its academic environment and provide equal education and employment opportunities, VMI encourages women, minorities, disabled individuals, and veterans to apply. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are also encouraged to apply. VMI will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with documented disabilities to ensure equal access and equal opportunities with regard to employment, educational opportunities, programs and services.

Contact:
Human Resources
hroffice@vmi.edu
540-464-7322