Safety Officer - Senior

Senior Safety Officer

Vanderbilt University | Nashville, TN

Are you passionate about preventing injuries, building effective safety programs, and partnering with operational teams to create safer workplaces? Vanderbilt University's Environmental Health, Safety, and Sustainability (EHSS) team is seeking an experienced Senior Safety Officer to help advance occupational safety across one of the nation's premier research universities.

This position provides a unique opportunity to support a diverse range of operations, including facilities maintenance, construction activities, building services, grounds operations, utility and powerhouse functions, and skilled trades. As Vanderbilt continues to expand its national footprint, you'll help develop and implement innovative safety programs that protect employees and support operational excellence.

What You'll Do

As a key member of the EHSS team, you'll help lead and continuously improve programs involving:

• Occupational safety program development and implementation
• Employee safety training and educational initiatives
• Job hazard analyses and risk assessments
• Workplace inspections, audits, and compliance evaluations
• Injury, incident, and near-miss investigations
• Safety committee support and employee engagement
• Safety performance metrics, data analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Strategic safety initiatives supporting Vanderbilt's growing network of campuses

You'll collaborate with facilities professionals, university leadership, supervisors, and employees to identify practical solutions that improve workplace safety while maintaining exceptional customer service and strong working relationships.

Why Vanderbilt?

Make a Meaningful Impact

Help protect the faculty, staff, and students who support one of America's leading research universities.

Build Programs, Not Just Maintain Them

This role offers the opportunity to develop new initiatives, improve existing programs, and influence the future of occupational safety across Vanderbilt's operations.

Work on Diverse Challenges

From training development and hazard assessments to incident investigations and construction safety, no two days are the same.

Join a Collaborative Team

Work alongside a talented EHSS team committed to innovation, service, data-driven decision making, and continuous improvement.

We're Looking For

An experienced occupational safety professional with knowledge of OSHA regulations and experience in areas such as safety training, workplace inspections, incident investigations, job hazard analyses, construction safety, facilities safety, or operational risk management. Professional certifications such as CSP, ASP, GSP, CIH, or similar credentials are preferred. Candidates with strong communication skills, a collaborative approach, and a passion for improving workplace safety are encouraged to apply.