Fire Safety Specialist - Environmental Health & Safety EHS

Are you someone who is passionate about fire and life safety, likes solving problems, working in teams, and influencing others?Carnegie Mellon University, one of the world leaders in higher education and research, is seeking a Fire Safety Specialist to join the Environmental Health and Safety EHS team. This is an exciting opportunity if you thrive in an interesting and meaningful work environment. In this role, you will be an integral and highly valued team member, responsible for helping to grow the university’s fire safety program. Interested in learning more? Apply today! Core responsibilities include:Performs fire and life safety assessments of assigned buildings to identify potential fire hazards and fire code compliance issues.Documents assessment findings and works with campus partners to remediate identified issues. Provides fire safety training for students, faculty, staff, and visitors.Assists with the development and implementation of fire safety guidelines and community risk reduction initiatives. Conducts periodic fire/emergency evacuation drills. Manages the “hot work” and “fire protection system impairment” permit programs.Participates in the EHS emergency “on call” program. Maintains accurate recordkeeping and provides status updates to the supervisor on a periodic basis. Provides support and assists other EHS professional staff in resolving safety and health issues including indoor air quality investigations, etc..Other duties as assigned.Adaptability, excellence, and passion are vital qualities within Carnegie Mellon University. We are in search of a team member who can effectively interact with a varied population of internal and external partners at a high level of integrity. We are looking for someone who shares our values and who will support the mission of the university through their work.Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Fire Science, Safety, Engineering, or a related field. Current Fire Inspector I certific




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