EHS Manager

NC

POSITION SUMMARY:

A company in North Carolina is looking for an EHS Manager with a background in Pharmaceutical/Chemical Manufacturing. 

Anyone interested should contact Thomas Brewer for more information:

thomas_brewer@kellyservices.com

Posted 12/20/2011

EHS Regulatory Specialist

Northern NJ

POSITION SUMMARY:

We are a consulting firm searching for Environmental, Health, and Safety Regulatory Specialist. The position involves business development, project management, consulting, policy and program development and training in traditional OSHA and related environmental health and safety areas. Our office is in northern NJ and requires routine travel to our client locations in the tri-state area.

Applicants should have at least a bachelor’s degree in a scientific or engineering field and at least 3 to 5 years experience in EHS field, and must be computer literate. Experience in developing and implementing OSHA and environmental compliance programs is preferred, particularly related to Hazard Communication, RTK, Bloodborne Pathogens, PPE, CSE, LO/TO and other traditional safety programs. The work will primarily involve meeting with clients, reviewing compliance documentation, writing policies, conducting field safety and health audits, preparing and presenting various education and training programs. Responsibilities will include developing new business opportunities and enhancing client relationships.

Candidates must have strong verbal and written communication and organization skills, and must be dependable, disciplined, flexible and detail oriented.

We are an equal opportunity employer and offer a very competitive compensation and benefits package, including health insurance, a 401 K plan and profit sharing.

Send resume and salary requirement in confidence to:

Laboratory Safety Manager

Weill Cornell Medical College

New York, NY

POSITION SUMMARY:

Weill Cornell Medical College (WCMC) seeks a highly motivated individual that provides leadership and guidance in the development and implementation of laboratory safety programs.This is a new position created to coordinate all laboratory safety activities at WCMC. An important responsibility of this position will be the supervision/mentoring of all lab-safety staff in EHS.

RESPONSIBILITIES & REQUIREMENTS:

• Supervises and cross-coordinates staff involvement in project areas impacting laboratory safety programs.
  

• Oversees laboratory safety team implementing laboratory health and safety programs for the WCMC laboratory community including safety plans, education and outreach, hazard risk assessment and signage programs, site and building inspections.

• Reviews and coordinates laboratory safety manuals, guidance documents and procedures to ensure consistency with standards and service.

• Supervises laboratory safety staff; educates, trains and mentors staff in proper and timely completion of work activities; recommends hires, assigns and reviews work; administers the annual laboratory safety inspection program including coordinating with Department Administrators to determine the Principal Investigators and laboratories associated with the inspection.

• Coordinates reporting and communication of laboratory inspection findings and corrective actions to the Departments and Principal Investigators.

• Oversees the FDNY laboratory inspection program and ensures resultant violations are addressed by the Department and laboratory within the appropriate timeframes and required documentation is returned to the FDNY substantiating compliance with the violations.

• Responds as part of emergency team to hazardous material spills, gas leaks and other indoor air quality issues in the laboratories.

• Develops and maintains related EHS Program Manuals including the Laboratory Chemical Hygiene Plan and associated EHS inventories, Health and Safety Door signs, Research Safety Checklists and auditing laboratories.

• Develops strategies to minimize the hazard or risk.

• Provides in-service training to lab personnel on various components of plan.

• Conducts laboratory chemical safety-based accident investigations.

• Manages the college’s high hazard operating procedure program.

• Develops and maintains related EHS program manuals and procedures including updates on high hazard operating procedures and related sections of Laboratory Chemical hygiene plan.

• Identifies chemical hazards and risks.

• Manages the research safety checklist program including assessment, verification and approval of checklist.

• Coordinates communication to Principal Investigators identifying deficiencies and required corrective actions.

• Identifies safety hazard and non-compliance issues in the laboratory and works with Principal Investigator or other senior laboratory staff to correct issues; performs other job related duties as required.
  
  

• Bachelor’s degree in science, engineering, environmental management or related field and at least five years of experience, including three years of supervisory experience required.
  

• Master’s degree in science, engineering, environmental management or related field or Industrial hygiene and Industrial Hygienist Certification highly desired.
  

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite required.
  

• Candidate must be able to lift safety equipment weighing up to fifty pounds and move fifty five gallon drums.
  

• Candidate must be able to utilize respiratory protection equipment including negative-pressure respirators and self-contained breathing apparatus.
  

• Excellent organization and communication skills are required.

OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH SPECIALIST 1
Dallas, TX

Full Time
Employed by contractor providing OSH services to Dept of Homeland Security, Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
Benefits: Medical, dental, and eye insurance (company pays 75%, employee pays 25% of premium) 401K retirement plan, 3 weeks paid time off (PTO) per year - accrued each pay period.
Salary range dependent upon experience: $45,000 – $48,000
U.S. Citizen

Travel 50%, to TSA airport locations. Dallas, Texas, position would be traveling in the Southwestern Region.
Work location: Work from home, telecommute

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists in researching regulatory, scientific and engineering written materials.
• Aids in recognizing, evaluating and developing the necessary controls for occupational health hazards and safety concerns.
• Attends meetings on matters affecting occupational safety and health and travels to visit field activities, to inspect or survey workplaces, processes, products, or other systems for compliance.
• Assists in the development of procedures, and implements processes which have been established to assure compliance with applicable standards, requirements, processes and identified best practices.
• Participates in diverse activities such as plan development and implementation, performance data quality review, incident investigation report review, and performance assessments.

Required Qualifications: Minimum of a bachelor's degree in Safety, IH, OSH, Environmental Health, Environmental Science, or related field
0-2 years of related internship or work experience.

If you are interested, please forward your resume to david.stonelake@martontech.com.  He can also reach at 757-637-4070 or on his cell at 757-303-7888.

Posted 11/11/2011

Asbestos Analyst
Lyndhurst, NJ

Environmental consulting firm looking for an experienced PLM analyst to join their team of professionals. Full-time/part-time. Benefits available. Experience a must. If interested please forward your resume to Ellen McCabe (emccabe@mccabeenv.com).

Posted 10/17/2011

Biosafety Officer
UMDNJ - Newark

Job Number: 11NS991164
Location: Newark (Northern New Jersey)
Facility: Central Administration
Department: Environmental & Occupational Health & Safety
Status: Regular Full-time
Salary Range: PS30S: $67,919.00 - $82,089.00 - $97,943.00

QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's Degree in Biological Sciences, Chemistry, or Industrial Hygiene and Safety or other related science is required, Master's Degree preferred. A minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience with a minimum of three (3) years experience in the field of biological or laboratory safety. CBSP certification preferred. Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills required. At least five (5) years of experience and expertise in the fields of laboratory and biological safety required. Knowledge of laboratory safety practices and equipment including appropriate use of hoods and laboratory ventilation, personal protective equipment, and chemical safety and storage required. Demonstrated ability to respond to emergencies and critical situations appropriately in a research setting required. Must be able to walk/stand for extended periods of time, wear Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) up to Level A, and provide emergency response services, as needed (including rotating on-call/off-hours services). Ability to prepare clear, accurate and informative reports containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations, along with superior oral presentation and other communications skills required. Use of the Internet for research purposes, and experience with computers (email, desktop software applications such as Office, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) required. Demonstrated ability to organize, prioritize and manage the successful completion of projects. Candidate must successfully complete a security risk assessment by the U.S. Department of Justice and be approved for access to select biological agents and toxins by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)/Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) as a condition of employment.

RESPONSIBLILITIES:
The Biosafety Officer is the designated official to ensure compliance with various laws, regulations, standards, guidelines, policies, and procedures in laboratories and other settings where biological and chemical hazards may be present. The position supports researchers and others in developing standard operating procedures and protocols for research, maintains and updates the Biosafety Manual, and works to create consistency across plans and procedures. The Biosafety Officer maintains and participates in constructive and positive communications, and works with the University's Laboratory Safety Committees, Institutional Animal Care and Use Committees (IACUC), Institutional Biosafety Committees (IBC), and Institutional Research Boards (IRB) to ensure compliance with the National Institute of Health (NIH), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and other standards for recombinant DNA and vaccine research, as well as other applicable laboratory safety regulations or guidelines. The position reviews research protocols and activities, conducts periodic inspections of research facilities, and is responsible for reporting significant problems and violations of applicable laboratory safety and biosafety requirements. The Biosafety Officer is a leader within the department and institution.

UMDNJ offers a competitive salary & comprehensive benefits package including child care. Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V. For more information, visit www.umdnj.edu/hrweb.

Posted 10/16/2011

• Contacts facility and plant management to conduct pre-survey briefing and coordinate operational activities with scheduled field visits.

• Observes workplaces, frequently accompanied by management, supervisory, and safety representatives, to determine the types of agents and controls involved, and nature of the problem, and the number and type of environmental samples or measurements to be collected, or instrumental measurements to be made.

• Discusses occupational medical conditions with staff physicians and interviews employees referred by them for consultation to identify adverse symptomatology and/or potential etiology.

• Conducts and/or directs industrial hygiene sampling. This generally involves attaching personal sampling devices to employees and observing them during sampling; collecting area samples and making appropriate instrumental measurements in fulfilling survey strategy.

• After the laboratory completes analysis of samples and reports results, employee writes preliminary and final reports which include findings, evaluations, and specific recommendations for control of hazardous conditions.

• Participates in educational program designed to inform management, supervisors, and employees of potential hazardous exposures, applicable directives, latest control techniques, and general occupational health matters. Assists facility management in the development and review of training plans, including planning courses to meet specific and general needs.

• Furnishes technical consultation and advice on occupational health problems to management, supervisors, and employee groups at a large facility or at several smaller activities throughout the region, which includes suggesting solutions to specific problems, including follow-on guidance and assistance toward implementation.

• Prepares guides for using specific materials and reviews management drafts of processes, procedures and instructions with respect to adequacy of treatment of health hazards.

• Makes hazard evaluation of new products introduced at supported activities for determining health hazard assignment and recommends rejection, substitution, or unique controls, as appropriate, of items proposed for procurement including those which contain prohibited or highly toxic materials posing severe health hazards.

• Advises management personnel, line supervisors and employees on industrial hygiene matters.

• Serves as a witness to give expert testimony in court or before administrative boards on matters concerning industrial hygiene, as required. Also serves as permanent consulting member on management boards/committees to advise on industrial hygiene.

• At the request of the Office of Workers Compensation Programs, reviews claimants work histories to find information related to claims, and investigates occupational medical conditions referred by physician.

• Perform certain laboratory analysis of chemical agents and measurements of physical phenomena, as assigned.

• Evaluates adequacy of controls for health hazards in initial and final plans and specifications for facility construction, alteration and repair, as well as modification or relocation of processes. Makes appropriate recommendations for correcting deficiencies. Provides advice regarding health hazard controls to facilities engineers, and to contractor engineers during design phases, or in resolving areas of disagreement.

• Consults extensively with various scientific and other Federal agency experts in coordinating techniques and gathering information concerning evolving technology, particularly with respect to occupational carcinogens, mutagens, or teratogens.

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Industrial Hygiene, Safety Science, Environmental Health and Safety, Chemistry or related discipline plus 4-6 years of experience conducting industrial hygiene assessments in similar environments.

• Professional knowledge of industrial hygiene concepts, principles, and practices which enable the employee to carry out health hazard evaluations of a wide variety of industrial worksites which are characterized by complex work processes, chemical compounds including those for which reliable standards do not exist, and complications in hazard evaluation resulting from synergistic effects.

• Knowledge of industrial hygiene control criteria measures.

• Skill in the use of the full range of industrial hygiene sampling techniques and instrumentation; skill in technical report writing.

• Effective communication and problem solving skills.

• Required Clearance:  US Citizenship
  
  

HSE Generalist

Voltaix, LLC

Branchburg, NJ

POSITION SUMMARY:

This newly created position is a full-time exempt position based at our Branchburg, NJ facility. The Health Safety Environmental Generalist will provide assistance to the ESSH team to meet team objectives. In this role, you will work within defined parameters to make decisions, apply concepts to issues of moderate complexity, and resolve issues through immediate action or short-term planning.. This individual will provide leadership, coordination and technical expertise in all areas of safety, health, environmental, security, transportation and industrial hygiene compliance to achieve excellence.

RESPONSIBILITIES & REQUIREMENTS:

The essence of this role requires a highly motivated, people-oriented person for the proactive, practical application of ESSH commitment to the operation and to the day-to-day behaviors of all employees. This individual will provide leadership in developing, implementing, improving and managing ESSH policies, procedures, practices, and projects including nourishing a culture in which ESSH is an overriding value.

• Provides technical support for on-going ESSH projects, problem solving, investigations including site inspections and audits, and activities.

• Assist in developing an effective ESSH communication process to make ESSH priorities and performance visible.

• Facilitates and participates in job safety analysis, process hazard analysis and pre-startup safety review teams including the driving of inherently safer technology, preference for engineering solutions and ‘doing it right the first time’ concept.

• Assist with the maintenance of the company’s chemical management system.

• Organize and maintain ESSH performance, compliance, policy and procedural information including electronic backup of critical information.

• Develops and implements industry best practice systems for an effective ESSH program while maintaining compliance with applicable regulatory requirements, reporting, ESSH statistics and trend analysis.

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Engineering, Environmental or Occupational Safety, or equivalent work experience with a minimum of 4 years of applicable work experience.

• Training and certifications in OSHA, DOT, and RCRA are preferred.

• Passion for ESSH as demonstrated by a strong commitment.

• Ability to influence others.

• A demonstrated commitment to a participative work environment.

• Ability to develop and effectively deliver training.

• Project management skills to include the ability to develop and implement ESSH processes.
  

• Strong, engaging, people-centered leadership style.
  

• Proactive, assertive and ability to work with a sense of urgency.
  

• Ability to plan, prioritize and work under pressure and meet deadlines.
  

• Demonstrated computer skills and proficiency in MS Office and ERP.
  

• High level of integrity, strong work ethic, good judgment and problem solving skills. 
  

Posted 8/23/2011

EH&S Supervisor - Eastern Business Unit

Matrix Service Industrial Contractors, Inc.

Rahway, NJ

POSITION SUMMARY:

Responsible for overall administration of project safety, accountability programs, accident and fire protection programs and maintaining full compliance with Company, Client and State/Federal safety regulations for the tank construction, maintenance and repair project(s).

RESPONSIBILITIES & REQUIREMENTS:

• Assists in controlling hazardous working conditions and unsafe employee activities through interface with Project Management/Supervisory personnel.

• Verifies “Accountability Programs” on all projects for safety-related issues and works with supervision to ensure uniform application for safety related discipline.

• Monitors compliance with all drug/alcohol programs.

• Conducts regular field Safety Audits for all field projects.

• Participates in field safety meetings.

• Conducts or schedules training (as required) for supervision and field employees for: new hire/rehire orientations, Client orientations, RSO, BATC, S.T.A.R.T., etc. and other training as may be required to maintain compliance with Corporate Safety Manual procedures or State/Federal safety regulations.

• 4-year occupational safety and health degree, or 5+ years of related industry experience.

• Thorough understanding of all federal, state and company safety regulations.

• Ability to recognize hazardous situations and recommend corrective measures.

• Good interpersonal communication skills.

• Good computer skills, including MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Posted 8/22/2011

INDUSTRIAL HYGIENIST
Requisition Number 4164110722
Noramco, Inc.
Wilmington, Delaware

Description:

Noramco, Inc., a member of the Johnson & Johnson family of companies, is currently recruiting for an Industrial Hygienist, located in Wilmington, Delaware.

Noramco, Inc. produces a variety of active pharmaceutical ingredients and is a major worldwide producer of medicinal analgesics, pharmaceutical intermediates and synthetic fine organic chemicals.

The Industrial Hygienist provides technical expertise in the subject areas of employee injury and illness prevention, including regulatory compliance with OSHA standards and Johnson & Johnson Worldwide EHS Standards related to industrial hygiene and personnel safety.

The Industrial Hygienist coordinates the site industrial hygiene program. Evaluates employee exposures to various agents including chemical and physical hazards. Performs basic characterization, qualitative risk assessment and quantitative risk assessment. Maintains employee exposure records. Provides employee notification of air sampling results. Integrates J&J risk-based exposure assessment process (RBEAP) into site industrial hygiene program, including sample planning. Maintains appropriate air sampling media. Maintains air sampling equipment. As needed, provides training and oversight to other individuals collecting industrial hygiene data. Makes recommendations to site management for exposure controls.

The Industrial Hygienist coordinates the site respiratory protection program. Maintains the written program, which includes multiple documents (e.g., procedures). Conducts training for new hires and for periodic refresher. Conducts annual fit testing campaign. Maintains inventory of spare parts for various respirator systems. Provides technical support to capital projects related to respiratory protection. Serves as the point of contact for contract inspectors of self-contained breathing apparatus.

The Industrial Hygienist coordinates efforts for the site hearing conservation program. Performs sound level meter survey. Performs personal dosimetry. Maintains noise measuring equipment. Evaluates results of noise measurements. Makes recommendations to site management for noise control. Participates in the management of the site confined space program. Evaluates new and/or modified spaces for applicability. Performs annual site inventory. Participates in the development of the confined space-specific isolation procedures. Provides confined space related training (e.g., as part of safe work permitting process). Conducts annual audit of completed permits. This individual also has responsibility for the site hazard communication program. Maintains a written hazard communication document and a list of hazardous chemicals. Maintains material safety data sheets (MSDS) via electronic inventory. Collaborates with other internal departments to develop product labels, including international requirements.

The Industrial Hygienist is the primary site interface with Global Health Services to insure all affected personnel receive the appropriate medical surveillance. Performs periodic analysis of inclusion criteria. Supports many site programs including the site ergonomic program, hot work program (including training and audit), emergency response program, powered industrial vehicle (e.g., forklift) program, machine safety program, fall protection program, which includes both "slips, trips, and falls," plus fall from heights. Participates on audits. Performs inspections of site to identify and correct any deficiencies related to employee health or safety (e.g., housekeeping). Participates in Johnson & Johnson's MAARS process as related to industrial hygiene and personnel safety. Perform annual self assessments for health and safety related chapters. Participates on triennial joint assessment.

Qualifications

A Bachelor's degree in Industrial Hygiene, Safety Management, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Chemical Engineering or a related area of study and 2 years of industry work experience is required. Industrial Hygiene work experience is required. Certification by the American Board of Industrial Hygiene is preferred. Current knowledge of applicable government environmental and safety regulations (EPA & OSHA), and company policies is required. Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite of products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) is required. This individual must will willing and able to frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, qualify for respiratory protective equipment use, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, taste, and smell. In addition, specific vision abilities required for this position include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Up to 10% travel may be required. This position is located in Wilmington, Delaware.

BE VITAL in your career, Be seen for the talent you bring to your work. Explore opportunities within the Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies.

Primary Location: North America-United States-Delaware-Wilmington

Organization: Noramco, Inc. (6109)

Job Function: Environmental Health & Safety

To bid online, click here

Please be sure to read their entire Privacy Policy before using or submitting information to their web site. Also, be sure to read their Legal Notice.

Alternatively, interested candidates can apply through the following website: www.careers.jnj.com. They can search the list of jobs or jump directly to this position by entering requisition number 4164110722.

Contact:

Anthony Alagia
Team Member, Sourcing
732-524-2275 (office)
800-820-3752 (fax)
Johnson & Johnson Global Recruiting
aalagia@its.jnj.com
www.careers.jnj.com

Posted 8/20/2011

EH&S Project Manager
Position Number 8007
American University
Washington, DC

American University is hiring for an Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) Project Manager. Starting salary for this position is $60,000 - $70,000. The Environmental Health and Safety Project Manager fosters a safe workplace environment by advancing environmental, health and safety performance improvement in support of regulatory requirements and university policies. This position develops and implements environmental, health and safety management systems to integrate EH&S into university operations. The project works with minimal supervision and acts as liaison with university departments.

Along with other environmental health and safety project managers, this position reports directly to the Senior Director of Organizational Risk Management. The Risk Management and EH&S unit is part of the larger risk management and safety services department responsible for emergency and continuity management, public safety, and policy and compliance oversight. This position is responsible for:

• evaluating employee exposure to potential hazards and interpreting data to determine appropriate controls to eliminate hazardous exposures,
• understanding and communicating basic sample and survey data,
• interpreting federal, state and local laws, regulations, and policies as they apply to environmental practices and regulatory reporting,
• recommending and developing appropriate strategies to address university safety, health and environmental policies/standards and regulatory requirements,
• investigating and resolving issues, questions, or concerns received from within the university, from outside clients, regulatory agencies, etc.

Daily interaction with Chemistry, Physical Plant, Biology, Public Safety, and Art departments regarding hazardous materials and risk management activities will be required. The environmental health and safety project manager should have strong customer service skills. The position may require the conducting of training classes and seminar presentations. The position will be responsible for conducting contract and contractor management including the preparation of Request for Proposals. This position requires working in an array of indoor and outdoor conditions in a variety of working environments. The job may require entry into potentially hazardous environments for purposes of hazard evaluation, remedying of hazardous situations, or removing hazardous materials.

This position requires a Bachelors degree. It is preferred that the Bachelor's degree be in Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Health & Safety Science, Risk Management or a related field. A Masters degree is encouraged. A minimum of three years experience and memberships in professional organizations are preferred. A professional certification such as: Certified Safety Professional, Certified Industrial Hygienist, or Certified Biosafety Professional is preferred and can substitute for the education or experience requirements. Completion of OSHA HAZWOPPER, DOT 181, and other professional development courses is strongly recommended.

The employee should have knowledge of the principles and practices of industrial hygiene as well as OSHA, EPA, TSCA, RCRA, and other federal, local and public health and safety standards. The environmental health and safety project manager must be able to interpret these standards and apply them to a variety of university and research settings.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills are required. The environmental health and safety project manager should be familiar with database, spreadsheet, and word-processing computer software applications. Experience in developing and conducting training programs is preferred; technical writing also preferred.

This position is considered "essential" under the University's personnel policy guidelines and therefore is subject to be on call during a weather or other emergency, during non-standard working hours, or when necessary.

To apply for this position, please visit the AU website at http://www.american.edu/hr/staff-openings.cfm. Please download and print an application or submit a resume and cover letter referencing position number 8007. Email: careers@american.edu Fax: 202-885-1737 Mail: American University, Human Resources, 4400 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC 20016. American University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, family responsibilities, political affiliation, disability, source of income, place of residence or business, and certain veteran status in its programs and activities.

Posted 8/20/2011