The Staff Safety team at Mayo Clinic, renowned for their exceptional talent and specialized expertise, is actively seeking an experienced professional with a robust background in Safety Management Systems. Our team is committed to advancing safety practices throughout the organization, and we highly value individuals who possess an inquisitive mindset—those who are eager to leverage and integrate innovative technologies, including automation and AI, into our safety operations. The ideal candidate will demonstrate comprehensive experience across diverse environments, such as power plants, chemical laboratories, as well as both inpatient and outpatient clinical settings. By joining our team, they will play a pivotal role in helping us elevate and continually refine our safety standards, ensuring a safer and more effective workplace for all staff and patients. If you are passionate about driving meaningful improvements and collaborating within a dynamic environment, we invite you to consider this exciting opportunity with our organization.
Majority of time is spent as a safety consultant and resource in directing activities within portions of the safety program in a customer focused environment. Participates in administrative duties as assigned, including budget and resource allocation, and facilitation of staff involved with safety-related projects. Develops and facilitates implementation of creative ideas and suggestions to improve systems, processes and service; develops and implements new policies and procedures; develops and implements educational programs; evaluates established procedures and educational programs for effectiveness. Must be able to develop, conduct, and facilitate safety audits and perform hazard assessments, including the interpretation of results and facilitate implementation of solutions. Able to analyze and interpret data and participates in decisions regarding data validity and conclusions. Must maintain strict confidentiality of information.
**This vacancy is not eligible for sponsorship / we will not sponsor or transfer visas for this position.
During the selection process, you may participate in an OnDemand (pre-recorded) interview that you can complete at your convenience. During the OnDemand interview, a question will appear on your screen, and you will have time to consider each question before responding. You will have the opportunity to re-record your answer to each question - Mayo Clinic will only see the final recording. The complete interview will be reviewed by a Mayo Clinic staff member and you will be notified of next steps.
Requires Masters degree in Environmental, Health and Safety or any Masters degree and related coursework within two years of hire. Requires 5 years experience in occupational safety, emergency management or related field, which includes design of independent projects, data analysis and interpretation.
Must have ability to organize and implement procedures/techniques independently. Must have significant technical knowledge, understanding of safety regulations, ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in written materials, and ability to work both independently and in a team. Ability to be flexible and adaptable to a changing work environment that requires upgrading of skills on a regular basis is required.
Must have established presentation and training skills, and be capable of demonstrating and exhibiting positive customer service skills. Must have working knowledge of PC and ability to use routine computer software packages (word processing, spreadsheets, and databases). Healthcare safety experience preferred. A CSP, CIH or CEM certification is required within two years of hire.