"Research Specialist II - Wind Engineering"

Job Summary

Manages the Laboratory for Wind Engineering Research (LWER) safety including training of personnel/students and installation and maintenance schedules for all facility equipment. Instructs others in the use, operation and preventative maintenance for all tools and equipment. Maintains a variety of records relating to work orders, inventory and repairs. Oversees the construction of testing specimens and assists with technical reports to clients.

• Conducts risk management, and helps develop risk management metrics for the Wall of Wind Experimental Facility (WOW EF); such metrics are needed by funding agencies for reports and proposals.
• Interprets and implements policies and procedures as they apply to an assigned area of responsibility. May recommend changes on policy and procedures as necessary.
• Develops, maintains, and enforces laboratory safety policies to ensure compliance with FIU and EH&S requirements.
• Proactively identifies and mitigates safety-related risks to help achieve a target of zero incident reportables to FIU and sponsoring agencies
• Performs essential duties in any emergencies such as hurricanes, storms, and/or any other university emergency closing. The employee is expected to be available to report to work as needed during university emergency closing with appropriate notification from a department administrator.
• Instructs others in the use, operation and preventative maintenance for all tools and equipment. Maintains a variety of records relating to work orders, inventory and repairs.
• Manages personal protective equipment (PPE) inventory, and emergency contact information.
• Provides user training to ensure (i) safety of users, researchers, staff, and students, and (ii) secure operations within the Laboratory for Wind Engineering Research (LWER), especially for the WOW EF.
• Assists with technical reports to clients and progress reports to funding agencies.
• Works with WOW EF staff members to perform a variety of experimental testing for clients requiring a high degree of proficiency. Oversees specimen construction and instrumentation.
• Serves as the University's credit card user for departmental transactions. Adheres to University's rules and regulations.
• Performs other related duties as required or as directed. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.
• Performs essential duties in any emergencies such as hurricanes, storms, and/or any other university emergency closing. The employee is expected to be available to report to work as needed during university emergency closing with appropriate notification of a department administrator.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a related field and four (4) years of experience or Master's degree and two (2) years of experience.

Desired Qualifications

Experience working in construction and lab environments.

Job Category

Administrative

Advertised Salary

$75,000 - $85,000

Work Schedule

Begin time: 8:30 AM
End time: 5:00 PM

Working Condition(s)

Operating University Vehicles (all types)

Pre-Employment Requirements

Driver's License Check
Expanded Background Check

Other Information

Ability to work flexible hours as needed.
This position is funded by an external source (e.g. a grant or contract).

How To Apply

Please apply directly to our website by going to https://hr.fiu.edu/careers/, select "Prospective Employees" and reference job opening ID # 536014 under "Search Jobs".