Under the direction of the General Manager, Operations Safety, Agency Safety Management, the successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring safety and health mitigations are implemented, adhered to, are appropriate, effective, and sufficient in addressing the potential consequences of identified hazards. The successful candidate will closely collaborate with the Safety Risk Management Manager to ensure that safety and health issues and concerns that are identified by the Safety Risk Management unit through direct observations, reporting by facility staff or by the general public are investigated and acted upon in a timely manner. The Safety Assurance Manager will ensure that services are provided to the Agency, our facilities and to the public that we serve. This position also involves supervision and guidance of Safety Assurance staff and as necessary responds to emergencies, incidents and crises at all Port Authority and PATH facilities on a 24-7-365 basis to provide operational support. The Safety Assurance Manager will represent the General Manager, Operations Safety at internal and external meetings and internal committees and working groups.

This position requires travel to all Port Authority facilities and work hours may include some early morning and evening shifts and weekends.

• Assist in the development, implementation and maintenance of SHE programs, procedures, systems and associated training.
• Participate in monthly safety inspections.
• Participate in recommending improvements in processes, design, procedures and equipment to minimize hazards.
• Assist with management of hazardous and non-hazardous waste and associated programs, including conducting of quarterly waste inspections.
• Involved with SHE aspects of the new hire safety training and onboarding process.
• Take part in ergonomic assessments and assist with follow-up actions.
• Participate in contractor safety reviews.
• Assist in the statistical reporting process and preparation of SHE PowerPoint presentations.
• Assist in maintaining the US R&I SHE Community Internal Website.
• Participate in hazard and risk assessments.
• Participate as a member of the Research and Innovation Sustainability Committee (RISC).
• Participate in coordinating emergency response teams and drills.
• The Co-Op will also participate in various SHE training programs to further develop his / her knowledge in the SHE fields.

• Using modern industrial hygiene principles, plans, organizes, performs, conducts, and reports on findings and recommendations for: health, safety, and environmental audits in laboratory, clinical, administrative, and support areas; investigations of occupational exposure to chemical, biological and physical hazards; industrial hygiene monitoring and personal air sampling; and, ergonomic assessments.
• Provides technical assistance, advice, and program consultation to staff and administration in the interpretation and application of safety and occupational health directives, practices, and procedures. Identifies appropriate controls to prevent exposure to hazardous agents; evaluates engineering controls; recommends controls to eliminate and/or minimize employee health risks.
• Prepares clear, accurate, and scientifically sound technical reports on investigations, studies, audits, inspections, and similar activities, to include, as appropriate: analysis, findings, conclusions and/or recommendations. Provides follow-up as necessary. Maintains a computerized database of investigations, inspections, audits, and related studies.
• Designs, develops, and deploys: both general and specialized safety and health training courses in formats which include, but are not limited to, classroom, online, and self-study modules; educational materials, online training, newsletter articles, and fact sheets; and safety and health policies and procedures.
• Assists with respiratory protection compliance to include qualitative and quantitative fit testing program development and training. Calibrates and maintains industrial hygiene equipment as necessary. Reviews laboratory research protocols to ensure appropriate health and safety practices, hazardous waste storage and disposal.
• Provides emergency response services, as needed, to include ensuring that appropriate actions are taken to protect the health and safety of personnel, minimize the impact on the environment, and control damage to university property.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Develop new and repeat customer base to extend the awareness of Emilcott as the preferred EHS trainer in the region.
• Lead new product strategy for the training group.
• Write training proposals designed to grow our businesses profitably, including entering information into our CRM and keeping abreast of client contact.
• Maintain accurate training files and records as required by the State law and Company policy under the direction of the Director of Training.
• Deliver a variety of health and safety training. Be prepared to personally teach classes as well as to schedule other Emilcott staff to do the same.
• Write and update curriculum as necessary.
• Travel to client sites as well as oversee the operations of the Emilcott Training Institute onsite.
• Create, track and oversee the record-keeping required for many certifications we offer.
• Keep our website up-to-date with the necessary information on dates, times and payments for classes offered.

• Provide technical support for client projects in all areas of EHS compliance
• Perform field tasks such as Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ) investigations, Industrial Hygiene (“IH”) sampling, exposure monitoring, and Health & Safety oversight
• Provide OSHA compliance assistance and safety management at project location
• Assist with field reports and final work product – collect and provide project feedback as needed
• Provide project coordination and management support – interact with clients
• Opportunities to contribute to the development and delivery of EHS training courses
• Work schedule and location varies based on client’s needs. Occasional travel into New York City and surrounding areas is often required.

Essential duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Conducting workplace EHS and Building Systems inspections (using operation-specific checklists prepared by Facilities and EHS Management Team), documenting/ reporting findings, supporting and documenting corrective actions.
• Participation in incident investigations and root cause analysis, documenting/ reporting findings, supporting and documenting corrective actions.
• Maintaining Community-Right-To-Know (CRTK) documentation (including up-to-date chemical inventories by building location).
• Maintaining Material Safety Data Sheets for chemicals in the CRTK Inventory.
• Support the receipt and safe/secure storage and distribution of chemicals and compressed gasses inside the facility.
• Support the collection and safe/secure storage of wastes and recyclable materials generated by the facility.  Coordinate shipping of wastes and maintain and organize associated waste manifests and shipping papers.
• Inspect, test, and document required performance criteria for the facility’s air and wastewater treatment operations.
• May support troubleshooting and service of gas delivery systems, chemical metering/ dispensing systems, and pollution control systems.  Understanding of mechanical systems and gas leak detection devices a plus.
• Lead/assist chemical spill/ release response and help to ensure site readiness efforts
• Assist any medical emergency and fire  response and help to ensure site readiness
• Participate on the Site Safety Team meetings and activities
• Participate in Stormwater Pollution Prevention Team meetings and activities
• Support a broad range of EHS training activities as directed by the EHS Manager
• Monitor and support conformance to Contractor and Visitor and site security and safety policies.
• Support EHS reviews and planning for new equipment installation and existing equipment modification
• Support Laser Safety Officer and Laser Safety program monitoring
• Support management of radiation dosimeter badges and testing/ certification of radiation generating equipment.
• Performs other related duties as required by management.
• Employees are expected to serve as role models for safe work practices and behaviors.  This includes following established health and safety policies and procedures, maintaining a clean, organized work area, wearing, and properly storing all personal protective equipment (PPE), and actively engaging as a safety conscious worker with personal safety and wellness as a priority.

The Industrial Hygienist will be responsible for performing tasks including but not limited to:

• Air quality sampling
• Water quality sampling
• Materials sampling
• LEED v3 EQ3.2 air quality testing
• Moisture and mold investigations
• Environmental Health and Safety surveys
• Data compilation
• Report preparation
• Client communications and project tracking
• Assistance with project management
• Construction document review (mechanical drawings and floor plans)
• Prepare scope of work/proposal documents
• Prepare LEED v3 EQ3.1 (Construction IEQ), Health and Safety, IPM, Legionella and other IEQ related EQ management plans
• Provide on-site training for various EQ parameters
• Work with Certified Industrial Hygienists and provide support where needed
• Equipment maintenance and supply inventory
• Attend professional meetings, training sessions and obtain certification(s)