Safety Advisor

Job details

The people of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) are united by a singular mission: ending cancer for life. Our specialized care teams provide personalized, compassionate, expert care to patients of all ages. Informed by basic research done at our Sloan Kettering Institute, scientists across MSK collaborate to conduct innovative translational and clinical research that is driving a revolution in our understanding of cancer as a disease and improving the ability to prevent, diagnose, and treat it. MSK is dedicated to training the next generation of scientists and clinicians, who go on to pursue our mission at MSK and around the globe.

Exciting Opportunity at MSK: Safety Advisor 

We are seeking a Safety Advisor to join our Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about healthcare as well as EHS!

Role Overview:

• Perform inspections of assigned safety equipment and maintain records in compliance with NFPA, International Fire Code, FDNY, OSHA, and Joint Commission Standards.

• Promotes the advancement of the MSK safety culture for assigned areas and act as the EHS liaison through implementation of EHS services and programs.

• Assist with safety inspections, audits, and facility safety surveillance; initiate corrective actions to achieve safety compliance, generate work order requests, and follow up with responsible parties.

• Conduct fire and non-fire drills, fire drill in-service trainings, and provide training on health and safety programs including fire safety awareness, hazardous materials management, and occupational health and safety. Respond to emergency incidents and assist with workplace investigations.

Key Qualifications:

• 2-4 years of experience in EHS, Facilities, or Hospital Operations

• Proven Understanding of building and fire codes, OSHA standards and National Fire Protection Association standards.

• Proficient in the use of computers including Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook.

• FDNY Issued Certificate of Fitness F-53, S-95, W-07 (able to acquire within 3-6 months) 

Core Skills:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint

• Ability to multitask in a fast paced office

• Ability to work independently

Additional Information:

Location: Onsite, 1275 York Ave with the flexibility to report to other MSK locations as needed.

Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM EST with weekend flexibility as needed

Closing:

At MSK, we believe in fair, competitive pay that reflects your job, experience, and skills.

MSK is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran status or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision.  

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