POSITION DESCRIPTION

Sr. Industrial Hygiene Specialist

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Join MACTEC.

MACTEC Engineering and Consulting, Inc. is a leading consulting firm providing engineering, environmental and remedial construction services to public and private clients worldwide.  Operating with over 3,000 employees in 100 offices nationwide, MACTEC is currently ranked 31st among Engineering News-Record’s top 500 design firms. 

 MACTEC’s Bay Area (San Francisco or Oakland) office is seeking a

Senior IH Specialist This exciting opportunity will enable the candidate to coordinate and manage projects within our growing Industrial Hygiene team. The ideal candidate will work in the forefront of the building sciences, as well as work in a business line with successful growth history.   

Qualifications

• Minimum B.S. in the Environmental or related technical field and demonstrated ability in managing people, budgets and project resources is required.
• CAC, DHS Lead and/or CMC/CIEC also desirable
• CIH highly desirable
• 5+ years of experience required with above certifications

MACTEC’s benefit offerings include health, dental, vision, short and long term disability, life insurance, paid vacation, sick, holidays, a 401(k) match and tuition reimbursement.  More information can be found on our website at www.MACTEC.com

Primary Objective of Position:

• By director of the Environmental, Health & Safety Manager, the Specialist will be responsible for the execution of ongoing environmental, safety and health programs for the South San Francisco site.

• To develop the site's environmental, health, safety and industrial hygiene activities to include laboratory safety, monitoring of hazardous materials, emergency preparedness, and regulatory record keeping maintenance.

• As to assist in the development of implementation of the site's Environmental, Health and Safety programs and Corporate Compliance Audit requirements.

Responsibilities:

Environmental

• Responsible for the implementation of ongoing environmental, safety and health programs for the SSF campus as to ensure a safe environment in accordance with EH&S goals and objectives.
• Ensure appropriate regulatory and compliance applications, permits, data reports, records and documentation are submitted and maintained as required by agencies
• Interpret regulations and standards, conduct audits, identify potential problems, and to develop and implement appropriate resolutions and solutions.
• Establish and maintain positive working relationships with those contacted in the course of work, with a focus on quality of services to customers.

Health & Safety

• Development of employee training programs and provide instructions & training o employees and contractors
• Support the sites industrial hygiene programs: Air monitoring, chemical hazard control techniques, permissible exposure levels, noise monitoring, ergonomic analysis, process hazard analysis.
• Assist with the accident reporting and near miss program.  Assist in these investigations and work with managers to develop improvements to reduce risks.
• Analyze work environments as proper for hazardous conditions, respond to emergency situations, and advise on chemical hazards and exposures.
• Establish and maintain positive working relationships with those contacted in the course of work, with a focus on quality of services to customers.

Requirements:

• Bachelor degree in Safety, Engineering, Science, Industrial Hygiene or other technical related fields.
• Two years experience in Safety, Industrial Hygiene, and environmental regulations with a minimum 1-year training experience is required.

Preferred Job Qualifications:

• A secondary degree that is safety related, i.e. Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Engineering/Science, Safety Engineering/Science, or Chemical Engineering.
• Five years of experience with biopharmaceutical research and development.

Special Working Conditions:

• Travel to be determined
• Exposure to pharmaceutical compounds and chemicals with unstable environmental conditions.
• While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear.  The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands or fingers, handle of feel, reach with hands and arms, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, taste or smell.

UC Davis Job Opportunity

Safety Officer

VL# 11086 External
Safety Officer (SPECIALIST, E.H.&S. II)
$5,356.00 - $9,105.00/Mo.
Final Filing Date 09-12-08

This External position is for UCD/UCDHS employees and the general public. Applications from the general public and UCD/UCDHS employees will be considered simultaneously.

Responsibilities: This position is responsible for engaging and providing compliancy advice to Facilities Management managers, supervisors and employees in creating a safe work environment. Responsible for Facilities Management efforts in occupational safety, handling of hazardous materials and waste, contractor safety, regulatory compliance and Bio-safety lab interface. Will research, develop, implement and evaluate program elements, including an Injury/Illness Prevention Plan, consistent safety and hazmat standard operating procedures, training, safety audits, and contractor safety accountability. Will interface with campus Environmental Health and Safety office, Workers Compensation, Employee Health, and regulatory agencies.

Requirements: Demonstrated technical knowledge of industrial health and safety, and hazardous materials management principles, concepts, and practices, with ability to apply knowledge to control occupational hazards and to analyze and solve complex problems. Demonstrated skills to develop and implement effective safety programs, acting as a catalyst to build acceptance and accountability for improving safety performance within an operations oriented, multi-faceted organization with diverse responsibilities. Demonstrated technical knowledge and understanding of federal, state, and local health and safety and environmental regulations which pertain to the infrastructure, building systems, and operational practices of large university facilities department or similarly complex organization. Demonstrated communication, advocacy, and diplomacy skills to articulate and communicate ideas, resolve conflict and work with others to reach consensus. Demonstrated skill to identify training or developmental needs, and establish effective training approaches, methods, and materials. Special Conditions of Employment: This position is a critical position and subject to a background check. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background investigation including criminal history and identity check. Position will participate in the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Pull Notice System. This position is subject to Medical Surveillance procedures and review in accordance with Federal and State Laws and Regulations and University Policy. Non smoking work environment. Valid CA driver’s license required. This position may, at times, require the individual to work with or be in areas where hazardous materials and/or infectious diseases are present. Specific hazards include but are not limited to: asbestos, PCB's radioactive materials, industrial and laboratory chemicals, fuels, solvents, infectious materials and wastes, biological hazards and other materials labeled hazardous. This is an exempt position. The workweek for full-time exempt employees is normally considered to be 40 hours; however, greater emphasis is placed on meeting the responsibilities assigned to the position than on working a specified number of hours. Exempt employees do not receive overtime compensation or compensatory time off, or additional compensation beyond the established salary for the position. This position supports critical campus functions operating 24 hours per day, 365 days per year. To assure adequate support of these functions the employee may be required to be called back to work to meet critical needs. This may require the employee to inform the University how they can be reached during non-working hours, and to carry University provided radios, cell phones, pagers or other telecommunications equipment which would facilitate communication between the campus and employee during non-work hours. Physical Requirements: Position requires lifting up to 50 lbs. May climb, crawl, bend, stoop and work in tight, confined areas

Application Process: Apply online at http://www.hr.ucdavis.edu/Emp/Careers/Application_Process or apply at UC Davis Human Resources Administration Bldg., Orchard Park, Davis, Ca, 95616. Applications must be received before 5:00 p.m. on the Final Filing Date for consideration (postmarks are not acceptable). Required application materials are available at the UCD Human Resources Administration Building, or on the Internet: http://www.hr.ucdavis.edu/Emp. For additional information call: (530) 752-1760 or TDD Line: (530) 752-7140. UCD is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Freeport McMoRan Copper and Gold, and international leader in health and safety has openings for Industrial Hygienists in several locations.  The description provided below is specific to an opening in the Democratic Republic of the Congo; however, other positions are available and job duties are similar.

Descriptive Data

Job Title	TFM Industrial Hygienist		Job Code
Position Reports To	TFM Safety Manager
Department	TFM	Grade			FLSA		Exempt
Location	Democratic Republic of Congo	Date

Primary Purpose

Summarize the purpose of the job in three or four lines.

Develop the site industrial hygiene and health management systems for TFM (including contractors involved in the construction of the mine project). Provide oversight, instruction, training and audit reviews to ensure compliance to Freeport H&S requirements. Provide direction and recommendations to the TFM management team on matters associated with Occupational Health and Industrial Hygiene. Identify, develop and implement monitoring strategies, analyze resulting data, make recommendations for control of exposures where they are found to exist.  Assist in the support of general safety goals and objectives of the operations. Ensure the operations are in compliance with all applicable government and Corporate H&S regulations, practices, and policies relating to Occupational Health.

Essential Functions

Describe the fundamental duties and functions of the job and the related % of time.                 % of Time

1.      Oversees the TFM technician staff, providing professional oversight and guidance for daily activities. Works closely with the FMI Department of Occupational Health and Safety to ensure corporate initiatives are implemented at TFM.	10%
2.      Assists in the planning and implementation of safety and health policies, procedures, training programs, and occupational health systems associated with construction and operation of the mine, including the creation of employee and contractor safety manuals.	5%
3.      Provides guidance, direction and technical support to all project personnel (i.e. managers, supervisors, contractors, etc.) for implementing country and local occupational health regulations, developing H&S guidelines, setting site occupational health goals, and providing other technical support as needed.	5%
4.      Assists in the implementation of safety system changes/improvements and monitors progress of changes/improvements.  Reports on unsafe/unhealthy conditions to management and makes recommendations for improvement.	10%
5.      Leads the creation of a zero illness culture throughout the construction phase of the project through frequent communication and personal interaction with contractors, suppliers, vendors, etc., through the transition to the operational phase of the mine involving TFM employees and managers.	5%
6.      Acquires, manages, and maintains Industrial Hygiene equipment.	5%
7.      Performs site health assessments to detect existing or potential hazards and determines corrective or preventative measures, including follow-up.	5%
8.      Assists in the safety design review of the construction project(s) to identify and resolve health and safety codes and standards issues, as well as ensuring Freeport McMoRan requirements are met.	5%
9.      Develops full understanding of H&S laws and regulations specific to the DRC. Ensure compliance to regulations with all Freeport McMoRan employees and contractors.	5%
10. Full understanding of country specific infectious disease exposures, with focus on malaria. Able to provide advice and council to individuals on how to minimize exposure to infectious disease and treatment recommendations when needed.	5%
11. Interfaces with onsite medical staff and personnel, providing communication of exposure data and addressing health and hygiene issues.	5%
12. Assists and frequently interacts with site management in complying with country-specific regulations and standards. Serves as a primary company contact with local regulatory agencies regarding H&S issues and concerns. (Note: In all instances, MSHA guidelines will be used as a minimum regulatory standard, even in the absence of country specific standards).	5%
13. Assists in the development of site specific emergency response plans to address all potential emergency situations (fire, civil unrest, weather, explosions, etc.) with focus on occupational health related aspects.	5%
14. Develops occupational health training programs, such as, but not limited to Heat Stress Management; Fatigue Management; Wellness; to be delivered to employees and contractors, ensuring best practices are understood and adhered to consistently.	15%
15. Completes other activities as requested by management	10%

Knowledge and Experience

Describe any specialized knowledge or experience that is required on a regular basis to perform the essential functions of the job.  Include any professional certifications or degrees that are required.

·        Experience (5+ years) in a professional capacity as an Industrial Hygienist  Greenfield environment experience a plus. ·        Experienced in remote area work is desired. ·        Solid, demonstrable Industrial Hygiene technical are required. ·        Certification, or eligibility to be certified are a plus. ·        Extensive knowledge of MSHA (or similar) regulations and practices ·        Knowledge of mining site processes, equipment and infrastructure or manufacturing processes are desirable. ·        Knowledge of Hazard Communications, Emergency Response, Confined Spaces, Medical Surviellance, and metals toxicology are desired. ·        Knowledge/experience with HAZOPS analysis ·        Knowledge of budget preparation, monitoring and administration ·        Skills in evaluating, training and motivating employees ·        Strong technical writing skills ·        Proven organizational skills ·        Ability to travel (up to 25%) ·        Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint ·        Ability to work with general office equipment such as a personal computer and keyboard, facsimile machines and photocopier.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

Describe the physical demands and work environment that are representative of what an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job.

·        Position involves work with in the Congo.  The candidate must be a self starter and have good personal organization skills for managing activities across multiple sites. ·        Position requires work in mining/manufacturing environments where walking, climbing stairs and ladders and accessing equipment will be required.

#002784-ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH & SAFETY OFFICER, Administrative Analyst/Specialist Exempt Level II, Environmental Health and Safety, Permanent, Full-time (1.0 time base, 40 hrs/wk) .California State University, East Bay, is located in the East Bay Hills overlooking San Francisco Bay. A public university founded in 1957, it is one of 23 universities of the California State University System. The campus, with an enrollment of 13,000 students, is noted for its excellence in education as well as its beauty and proximity to all major Bay Area cities. The campus community benefits from an increasingly multicultural environment characteristic of metropolitan universities, and maintains a strong commitment to diversity issues. The mission of the Office of Environmental Health & Safety is to protect the health and safety of all members of the campus community and to ensure that the campus complies with applicable codes and regulations. Working directly with an array of faculty and staff, EH&S acts to prevent accidents, resolve unsafe conditions, protect the environment, and provide related training. The Office of EH&S reports to the Associate Vice President for Human Resources.

RESPONSIBILITIES: Reporting to the Director of Environmental Health & Safety, this position is one of two professionals with broad responsibilities for investigating and assessing situations which are or could be hazardous to the students, faculty and staff of the campus. Responsibilities specific to this position include coordinating the Injury and Illness Prevention Program; coordinating the safety programs (electrical, construction, boating, forklift, etc.); leading the work place ergonomics program; coordination of the industrial hygiene, occupational health and medical monitoring programs.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Sufficient academic/professional preparation to demonstrate the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the functions of the position. Possibly a BS/BA degree in Biology, Chemistry and two years of related work experience, or a Masters degree in Public Health, Industrial Hygiene or Environmental Health. Thorough knowledge of Federal and State codes regulating injury prevention, employee health, and hazardous materials. Requires certificates, or ability to obtain, in Industrial Hygiene or Hazardous Waste. Exceptional communications skills, both written and oral, and the ability to effectively communicate complex health and safety concepts to a variety of audiences. Exceptional interpersonal skills as well as a demonstrated commitment to the principles of diversity and multiculturalism. Demonstrated ability to work with a variety of stakeholders, addressing the varied levels of understanding of the processes and requirements, to achieve understanding and consensus.

APPLICATION PROCESS: The review of application materials will begin on August 29, 2008, and continue until the position is filled. To apply on-line, please go to www.aba.csueastbay.edu/hr. The beginning salary will be commensurate with experience and education. Salary Range: $55,572 - $83,352/year. CSUEB is an equal opportunity employer – women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.

DEADLINE TO APPLY: OPEN UNTIL FILLED

CSUEB IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Industrial Hygienist

Consolidated Safety Services, Inc. (CSS) has an opening for an Industrial Hygienist to provide IH support services at NASA Ames Research Center in Mountain View, CA.  

Job duties will include conducting asbestos and lead surveys and monitoring, oversight of asbestos and lead projects, and manage the asbestos and lead programs.  Job may also include conducting health and safety inspections and audits, performing exposure monitoring, conducting Indoor Air Quality assessments, evaluating local exhaust ventilation systems, evaluating confined spaces and performing health and safety training.

 Required Qualifications:

Certified Asbestos Consultant and California Department of Health Services certified Lead Inspector/Assessor

BS degree in Industrial Hygiene, Occupational Health and Safety or other closely related discipline (Biology,  Science, Engineering)

One year of experience or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.

Experience in performing lead and asbestos surveys and monitoring.

Desired qualifications:

1. Previous experience working in a federal facility.
2. Familiar with  OSHA regulations
3. Experience in industrial hygiene sampling methods and exposure evaluations
4. Effective written and oral communication skills.
5. Familiar with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Access)
6. Detail oriented
7. US Citizenship

CSS offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits package including health, dental, life/std/ltd, 401k match, ESOP, paid leave and 10 federal holidays.

An exciting opportunity awaits in the Environment, Health & Safety (EH&S) Division of Berkeley Lab. As an LBNL Electrical Safety Engineer, you will get a chance to develop and evaluate the electrical safety program and supports implementation throughout the various scientific and operational organizations within LBNL.

Our EH&S Division of the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory consists of professional and technical staff members who are stewards of a national trust for a world-renowned scientific R&D organization. We protect the public's interest and investment in the people, land and environment, equipment and facilities, and intellectual property that make up Berkeley Lab. We accomplish this by providing specialized EH&S services that include: industrial hygiene, radiation protection, environmental protection, waste management, medical services, safety engineering, and property protection and life safety. To learn more about the EH&S Division and its work, go to http://www.lbl.gov/ehs/.  For more information about LBNL and its various programs, visit www.lbl.gov.

You will work under the consultative direction of the Occupational Safety Manager in the EH&S Division.  You will be able to provide leadership to less experienced engineers and technicians as well as technical safety guidance support to others in the area of electrical safety.

What you’ll get to do:

• Serve as a subject matter expert for the Berkeley Lab, allowing you to:
  • Develop and publish of the LBNL Electrical Safety Manual
  • Develop and deliver electrical safety training for Lab employees, students, guests, and subcontractors
  • Serve as a member and consultant to the LBNL Electrical Safety Committee
• Develop, implement and maintain the Laboratory’s Electrical Safety program
• Conduct hazard evaluations and risk assessments using approved National Fire Protection Administration (NFPA) and Institute of El