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Senior Loss Control Consultant (8/18/10)

Location: Sacramento, CA

Growing niche focused workers compensation insurance group has an immediate opening for an experienced Loss Control Consultant based in the Sacramento area.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Five plus years extensive workers compensation loss control experience
• Possess a bachelors degree and be certified as either an ARM, CSP, etc.
• Excellent communication skills
• Creative loss control safety strategies for clients
• Strong presentation skills
• Willingness to travel to client locations throughout California

Primary Responsibilities:

• Improving employee safety and reducing injury frequency and severity.
• Assessing and strategizing with clients to reduce claims
• Developing customized loss control and safety training programs
• Presenting injury prevention strategies to senior management

Interested and qualified candidates can send their confidential resume to Bruce Marx, LC Search Manager at brucekm@pacbell.net. This position comes with an exceptional salary and employee benefits package.

Sr. EHS Specialist (8/16/10)

The Santa Rosa site is the research and new product development center of excellence supporting the Coronary, Endovascular, and Structural Heart businesses, and also hosts a limited number high volume manufacturing operations. The site consists of six buildings located at 5 locations throughout Santa Rosa with approximately 850 site employees. Responsibilities also include providing EHS support to the US field/sales staff consisting of approximately 325 representatives across the U.S.

The Santa Rosa site has long been considered a leader in Medtronic for it's strong EHS and Sustainability performance with a mature EHS Management System.

Position Responsibilities:

This position is for an Environmental, Health & Safety generalist that will act as the main point of contact for a defined set of manufacturing and R&D groups on site and remote support for the U.S. Field/Sales organization. Major areas of emphasis include Bloodborne Pathogens, Ionizing Radiation Safety, Hazard Communication, Respiratory Protection, Ergonomic Programs, Medical Emergency Response Team with AED/CPR programs, and Sustainability Programs.

Support to liaison groups will include periodic safety meetings, providing EHS training on a variety of subjects, supporting safety culture development, tracking and reporting leading indicators to organizational management, conducting workplace inspections, conducting root cause analysis, identifying and tracking corrective actions, investigating workplace injuries, conducting hazard assessments and providing guidance related to for new chemical use, new equipment development, facility modifications, and new products and processes.

Support for the U.S. field/sales force will include administration and oversight of bloodborne pathogens and ionizing radiation programs and radiation badge monitoring programs, and conducting occasional radiation exposure assessments in cath labs and operating rooms at customer sites as well as reporting and communicating compliance metrics to the organizational leadership.

The Sr. EHS Specialist supports the development of systems for the monitoring of workplace safety risks and environmental impacts through the analysis of work processes, materials, equipment and the work habits of employees. Identify potential or actual areas of non-compliance through audits or inspections. Ensure appropriate corrective action and preventive action is taken to address non-conformance issues.

The Sr. EHS Specialist will have ownership over a defined number of EHS programs that are part of a comprehensive EHS Management system. Program ownership will involve periodic program reviews and audits, expertise in regulatory foundations for the various programs, providing training to employees, overseeing administrative processes and continuous improvement efforts, and ensuring effectivness of program elements.

Periodically, EHS staff may participate in corporate or business unit audits of other Medtronic sites, participate in corporate or business unit continuous improvement projects, and collaborate / share best practices with EHS staff at other sites.

The Sr. EHS Specialist will also participate as a member of the Chemical Emergency Response Team for the site.

Selects and applies EHS principles, theories and concepts and uses independent judgment to develop and design practical solutions to EHS issues.

Partner with business functions to resolve EHS problems.

Conducts ergonomic risk assessments and makes appropriate recommendations.

Establish, perform and report metrics pertinent to EHS activities

Promotes sustainable practices by leading programs to minimize environmental impacts and health and safety risks by reducing waste, reusing materials, recycling, “green” chemical usage, reducing air emissions, and other energy and greenhouse gas conservation practices.

Basic Qualifications:

Applicants must have 5+ years related experience in the management of Environmental Health & Safety programs, with a concrete grasp of Cal-EPA, Cal-OSHA, California Fire Code, and other applicable regulations.

Must demonstrate the ability to interact and build relationships with people at all levels and communicate sensitive and complicated issues seamlessly to a diverse worker population.

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate a innovative and systematic approach to solving problems and implementing solutions with robust experience integrating EHS programs into the business.

Must be able to work in relative independence and work well as part of a close knit team of professionals. Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong presentation skills, and the ability to communicate technical information effectively to a diverse worker population.

The ideal candidate will have strong project and program management skills and proven ability to develop and lead cross-functional teams to achieve results.

The capable employee we are looking for must have a 4-year technical degree Occupational Health and Safety, Chemistry, Biology, Biosafety, Engineering or other related degree.

A related Masters Degree is desired.

Current AED/CPR certification (American Heart Association or Red Cross) is desired.

Must have extensive experience conducting ergonomic assessments and ergonomics training and ability to provide strategic leadership for an Ergonomics program to achieve continuous reductions in frequency and severity of injuries.

Experience working within the framework of an EHS Management Systems such as ISO14001 or OSHAS18001 is desired.

Must have intermediate to advanced skills with Microsoft Excel, Powerpoint, Word, and Outlook.

Experience leading environmental sustainability initiatives in a corporate environment is desired.

Medical Device or other FDA regulated industry experience is a plus.

EMT certificate is a plus.

Certification as a CIH or CSP is a plus.

Current Hazwoper certification a plus.

Experience conducting Industrial Hygiene assessments for noise, radiation, UV, gas/vapor, or particulate exposures, and IAQ issues is a plus.

Experience managing a hazardous waste program and air permits is a plus.

Physical Job Requirements:

• Lifting: up to 30 lbs
• Standing and sitting: 6 hours
• Ability to climb ladders to access areas such as roofs and pits.
• Comfort working around hazardous materials.
• Ability to obtain medical clearance to wear a respirator.
• Ability to wear PPE including gloves, safety glasses, lab coats, tyvek suits, and respirators.

Click here to apply online.

Plant Safety Engineer (8/16/10)

Top-notch manufacturing company seeks a hands-on, pro-active safety professional to join their EHS team at their flagship facility in eastern Iowa. This is an exciting opportunity to be a critical part of the success for the EHS organization and assisting the manufacturing locations with implementation and continuous improvement efforts.

As a key part of the EHS Department, the successful candidate will provide technical support and leadership for maintaining a culture that encourages safe behaviors and the appropriate employee mindset.

Successful candidate will possess:

• BA/BS Degree in Safety, or directly related
• Must have at least two years of hands-on, in-plant safety experience.
• Proven success in developing and delivering safety training, leading the development and implementation of safety programs/procedures.
• Proven experience in playing a lead role in PPE selection, IH sampling, and providing support for application of a chemical hygiene plan
• Excellent communications, training and computer skills.

Contact:

Bethany Brevard
Professional Outlook, Inc. 
Phone: (616) 796-2280 
Email: bethany@professionaloutlook.com

PSM Manager (8/16/10)

This is an opportunity to join a large, successful and proactive company as a PSM expert supporting multiple locations in North America. The strategic role requires strong technical PSM expertise, leadership skills, ability to interact with all levels within the organization and a desire to accept the challenges of continuous improvement! This role will mentor PSM Coordinators, developing in-plant technical and leadership skills. This opportunity will require travel at approximately 30% to locations in the U.S. and Canada. The successful candidate will possess a BS in Engineering or similar discipline plus a minimum of 8 years o PSM compliance experience in a chemical operating company. Relocation assistance is available and all qualified applicants are encouraged to respond.

Contact:

Bethany Brevard
Professional Outlook, Inc. 
Phone: (616) 796-2280 
Email: bethany@professionaloutlook.com

Environmental Air Specialist (8/16/10)

Our client offers career development as well as opportunities to contribute to the success of this leading manufacturer. The position requires at least 5 years of experience with environmental air compliance in the state of Texas. This role will require strong technical knowledge and leadership capabilities. Our client is a private company and one of the leading producers of a Chemical Process Industry product. The successful candidate will have a 4-year degree in Environmental Engineering, Sciences or Chemical Engineering and experience with managing air programs, specific experience with Title V, NSR and PBR's. Supervisory experience is preferred. Relocation assistance is available.

Contact:

Bethany Brevard
Professional Outlook, Inc. 
Phone: (616) 796-2280 
Email: bethany@professionaloutlook.com

EHS Manager (8/16/10)

BS Safety, Environmental or related required with at least 5 years of hands-on plant HES experience. Must have a well-rounded background to include accident reduction and root cause analysis, air/waste/water permitting, Must have waste water experience with preference for certification or the ability to take the exam. Prefer experience with ISO 14001/VPP.

Contact:

Bethany Brevard
Professional Outlook, Inc. 
Phone: (616) 796-2280 
Email: bethany@professionaloutlook.com

Health & Safety Specialist (8/16/10)

Our client, a large international chemical organization, needs to hire a new Safety professional, to be responsible for all Health and Safety issues for two California chemical plants. Requirements: BS degree in Safety or related. At least five years of Safety experience from chemical plants or related. Safety skills in: development and implementation of Safety and Health programs, OSHA compliance, incident reduction with root cause analysis, Safety training, emergency response, risk assessment, HSE management systems. Pluses include: multiple-site experience, OSHA VPP or OHSAS 18001 experience, life critical procedures, JSA’s, industrial hygiene, Masters Degree or certifications. Must be a local candidate to the Los Angeles area.

Contact:

Bethany Brevard
Professional Outlook, Inc. 
Phone: (616) 796-2280 
Email: bethany@professionaloutlook.com

Program Health and Safety Manager (8/16/10)

Sullivan International Group, Inc. is a nationally-recognized consulting firm that provides environmental engineering, construction management, and science and technology products and services. We are currently hiring a Program Health and Safety Manager to support companywide operations of programs.

Function: Primary responsibility of the Program Health & Safety Manager is to support the operations of programs by providing health and safety services to program and project managers and other project personnel, at various locations nationwide, with collateral health and safety duties in hazardous waste operations and general construction projects, according to contract specifications, and regulatory and company requirements. This position will report to the Corporate Health and Safety Manager.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Coordinate health and safety oversight with program level safety personnel on throughout the company, as directed.
• Support project managers and site safety personnel with the development of site specific safety plans, accident prevention plans, safe work practices, activity hazard analyses, air monitoring plans, and document templates, as well as protective clothing and equipment selection, and regulatory compliance issues.
• Provide thorough technical reviews of all project and company Health and Safety specific deliverables.
• Perform health and safety site inspections, self-assessments, and audits under the direction of the Corporate Health and Safety Manager to ensure compliance with applicable local, state and federal regulations, standards, codes, contract specifications, and company policies;
• Train staff and prepare relevant handouts and other information materials on health and safety subjects, including HAZWOPER 8-hour refreshers, 10-hour and 30-hour OSHA Construction Safety, Hazard Communication, Blood borne Pathogens, Personal Protection Equipment, Respiratory Protection, and other topics, subject to trainer qualifications;
• Perform accident and incident investigations, including detailed data collection and documentation, root cause assessment, and development of lessons-learned and specific recommendations for improvement.
• Develop and manage databases to track designated project health and safety personnel, corrective action plans and other program metrics.
• Act as liaison with other organizations and relevant authorities including, but not limited to subcontractors, prime contractors, and Federal/State agencies to provide assistance and cooperation concerning project health and safety issues, audits and remedial actions.
• Participate as a member of the company Health and Safety Committee.
• Must be accessible to field teams at all times regarding Health and Safety issues that may arise in the field.
• Must be able to travel 50% of time.
• Support proposal writing and project management when requested.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrated capability to interface and maintain effective relationships in a team oriented environment.
• Ability to professionally represent the company image, core values, and culture to clients, partners, regulators, etc.
• Excellent writing skills, and experience developing and preparing technical documents and plans, in particular Health and Safety deliverables.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Programs especially Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint. Other office program knowledge helpful.
• Knowledge of hazards associated with various environmental conditions and project tasks such as working around heavy machinery, heat stress, confined spaces, exposure to various contaminants, etc.
• Solid working knowledge of website tools, and online informational resources in the areas of health and safety and regulatory compliance.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic, and demanding environment.

Experience/Education:

• Bachelors degree in science, engineering, industrial hygiene, safety or environmental disciplines.
• Required 5 to 10 years of actual field experience as a site safety officer with demonstrated experience in heavy civil construction, environmental remediation, emergency response/hazmat, and environmental investigation sites for the DoD and USEPA. Broad-based experience in environmental and health and safety conditions and situations (e.g. crane rigging/lifting, deep excavations, electrical/mechanical systems, heavy equipment operations and decon at Level B, perimeter/personnel air monitoring, heat/cold stress monitoring, confined space entry, Level A Hazmat response, asbestos & lead abatement, radiation safety, etc).
• Required 5 to 10 years of experience in implementing health and safety on projects at a professional level. Developing and technical reviewing of safety plans/procedures and overseeing the safety on heavy civil construction, environmental remediation, emergency response/hazmat, and environmental investigation sites for government agencies, including but not limited to USACE, U.S. Navy, USAF and U.S. EPA.
• Working knowledge of current health and safety standards, including OSHA general industry and construction standards, US Army Corps of Engineers EM-385-1-1 Safety and Health Requirements Manual, and US EPA site assessment and remediation guidelines.
• Experience and proficiency in writing and preparing site safety plans, activity hazard analysis, air monitoring plans, standard operating procedures, and other written documents that maybe required for project safety.
• Experience and proficiency in the selection, usage, training, and maintenance of safety equipment (e.g. real-time air monitoring, SCBA’s, cascaded air-line systems, climbing harnesses, etc).
• Experience in training program development, implementation, and delivery with emphasis on construction safety, hazardous waste operations, remediation, and EM 385-1-1 compliance.
• 30-hour OSHA Construction Safety Trainer Accreditation highly desirable.
• Current 40-hour HAZWOPER training certificate or 8-hour refresher desirable.
• Current first aid and CPR training certification is desirable.
• Current Blood Borne Pathogens training is desirable.
• CIH or CSP, or certification track highly desirable.

For more information, please contact jrougas@onesullivan.com. Sullivan is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Industrial Toxicologist (8/16/10)

Our client, located in Pennsylvania, is looking for an Industrial Toxicologist who will work closely with the regulatory authorities to insure compliance with local, national and international regulations.

The selected candidate will possess the following:

• BS/MS Toxicology, Chemistry, Biology, Biomedical or Pharmacology Sciences;
• American Board of Toxicology Certification
• Minimum of 3+ years of industrial toxicology experience within the pharmaceutical or chemical industries, or government FDA and EPA agencies.

Must have proven experience in:

• Conducting toxicity and endocrinology risk assessments on materials for food contact packaging coatings at all phases of development and commercialization.
• Determining the appropriate literature searching and in-vitro/in-vivo testing that is required for regulatory approvals in all regions of the world.
• Coordinating project deliverables with consultants and third party laboratories to optimize the rates of speed and approval success.
• Liaison with regulatory authorities around the world to facilitate timely approvals of food contact packaging coatings.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary project teams and present clear interpretations of the toxicology and endocrinology profiles of platform technology candidates.

Opportunity to work for a leader in their industry! Our client offers a relocation and benefits package in addition to a bonus plan. Should this not be the time for you to make that upward career move, please help me in sharing this position with individuals you feel may be strong fits. I absolutely appreciate your assistance and look forward to meeting you and/or one of your colleagues!

Contact:

Bethany Brevard
Professional Outlook, Inc. 
Phone: (616) 796-2280 
Email: bethany@professionaloutlook.com

Environmental Health and Safety Director (8/16/10)

Location: Oakland, California

Sequence is currently seeking a Corporate Health and Safety Director (with CSP and CIH credentials) to work on a few of the states most complex environmental remediation projects for a very dynamic, niche oriented environmental firm in the San Francisco Bay Area.
The ideal candidate would have at least 8+ years of experience in managing corporate health and safety programs for internal companywide operations, as well as, overseeing all external field safety activities that involve environmental remediation and construction.

Responsibilities will include overseeing the overall health and safety duties for multiple offices throughout California; reviewing, updating and expanding existing company-wide health and safety plans, all site specific and project specific plans, audits and in-house training / education. Candidates must have direct environmental remediation and construction site safety experience encompassing traditional drilling, water sampling, well boring, excavation, trenching and shoring, rigging, bioremediation, air quality, noise assessment, chemical identification /hazard exposure (petroleum, hydrocarbons, VOC, metals, etc) for projects.
Position requires a degree in industrial hygiene, safety, engineering or related discipline. Construction Safety Professional (CSP) and Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) certifications are required.

Position is based in Oakland, California and requires traveling throughout the state as needed. Offering excellent compensation and benefits in a challenging career oriented opportunity.

For consideration please submit a resume online or contact directly:

Sequence Systems
2008 Opportunity Drive #150
Roseville, CA 95678
Phone: 916-782-6900
Fax: 916-782-6307
Email: mdesafey@sequencestaffing.com

Industrial Safety Professional (8/13/10)

Note: This is a Flexible Term (at will) appointment, not to exceed six years. Lab employees and external candidates may be considered for this position. If final candidate is an Indefinite Career employee, Indefinite Career status may be maintained [should funding allow].

The Industrial Safety (IS) Section of the Environment, Safety and Health (ES&H) Directorate has an opening for an Industrial Safety Professional. Individual will provide policy support for the industrial safety program and serve as Subject-Matter-Expert (SME) in one or more areas. Will interact with various levels of the organization, both internal and external to the Hazards Control Department. Will assist the Section Leader in shaping the IS program at the institutional level. Individual will report to the IS Section Leader.

Essential Duties:

• Write/edit policy documents for the LLNL ES&H Manual and/or IS Policy Information Manual.
• Serve in SME role for IS program elements as assigned by Section Leader.
• Participate in assessments of IS program elements as a member of the assessment team.
• Participate in regularly scheduled IS discipline technical meetings.
• Lead the development and tracking of PEP items.
• Evaluate responses to the results of safety internal/external compliance audits and inspections.
• Lead the development of the IS Generic Discipline Action Plan (DAP) for submittal to the ES&H Teams.
• Perform all assignments in accordance with ESH&Q, Security, and business practice requirements and policies.

Marginal Duties:

• Develop and track metrics associated with measuring the health of the program.
• Complete “special projects” as assigned by Worker Safety and Health Functional Area Manager or Section Leader.
• Serve as an instructor for industrial safety classes as assigned.
• Present educational material to fellow industrial safety professionals at discipline technical meetings as assigned by Section Leader.
• Run discipline technical meetings in the absence of the Section Leader.
• Represent the IS program at IORB meetings as requested by the Section Leader.
• Conduct safety inspections of construction-related activities, buildings, facilities, equipment, and apparatus to identify safety-related deficiencies; and furnish program management with recommendations to rectify identified deficiencies.

Essential Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:

• BS in occupational safety related field or equivalent level of demonstrated knowledge.
• Significant experience in general safety with working knowledge of OSHA regulations and ANSI Standards, as applicable to the R&D environment.
• Experience with industrial safety field practices, and program implementation.
• Experience in construction safety, material handling, electrical safety, pressure safety, working at elevated heights, ergonomics and accident investigation.
• Experience in the development of industrial safety-related training courses.
• Experience and knowledge in the area of ergonomic evaluations, programs and products.
• Ability to interact effectively with various levels of personnel including senior Laboratory management.
• Demonstrated effective interpersonal, communication, writing, and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated advanced organizational skills with attention to detail, accuracy, and follow through.
• Demonstrated advanced analytical and decision making skills with the ability to organize and effectively coordinate multiple and frequently conflicting, concurrent tasks, with results oriented and good follow-through.
• Ability to work independently or in a team environment.
• Experience with personal computer and associated software such as Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to climb ladders up to a height of 30 feet.
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds.
• Ability to work in rain, cold, and hot environments.

Desired Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:

• MS in a safety related field
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
• Knowledge of DOE Orders

Special Requirements:

• Pre-Placement Medical Exam: A job related pre-placement medical examination may be required.
• Anticipated Clearance Level: Q (Position will be cleared to this level)
• Pre-Employment Drug Test: External applicants selected for this position will be required to pass a post-offer, pre-employment drug test.

Applicants selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information or matter. In addition, all L or Q cleared employees are subject to random drug testing.

Contact:

Dave Prokosch
Phone: 925-422-2049
Email: prokosch1@llnl.gov

Sr. EHS Specialist (8/12/10)

Employer: Medtronic – Santa Rosa, CA

Position Description:

Responsible for providing leadership and implementation of Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) policies, programs and systems to comply with Federal, State and local EHS regulations as well as Company policies, strategies, initiatives and goals.

The Santa Rosa site is the research and new product development center of excellence supporting the Coronary, Endovascular, and Structural Heart businesses, and also hosts a limited number high volume manufacturing operations. The site consists of six buildings located at 5 locations throughout Santa Rosa with approximately 850 site employees. Responsibilities also include providing EHS support to the US field/sales staff consisting of approximately 325 representatives across the U.S.

The Santa Rosa site has long been considered a leader in Medtronic for it's strong EHS and Sustainability performance with a mature EHS Management System.
Position Responsibilities

This position is for an Environmental, Health & Safety generalist that will act as the main point of contact for a defined set of manufacturing and R&D groups on site and remote support for the U.S. Field/Sales organization. Major areas of emphasis include Bloodborne Pathogens, Ionizing Radiation Safety, Hazard Communication, Respiratory Protection, Ergonomic Programs, Medical Emergency Response Team with AED/CPR programs, and Sustainability Programs.

Support to liaison groups will include periodic safety meetings, providing EHS training on a variety of subjects, supporting safety culture development, tracking and reporting leading indicators to organizational management, conducting workplace inspections, conducting root cause analysis, identifying and tracking corrective actions, investigating workplace injuries, conducting hazard assessments and providing guidance related to for new chemical use, new equipment development, facility modifications, and new products and processes.

Support for the U.S. field/sales force will include administration and oversight of bloodborne pathogens and ionizing radiation programs and radiation badge monitoring programs, and conducting occasional radiation exposure assessments in cath labs and operating rooms at customer sites as well as reporting and communicating compliance metrics to the organizational leadership.

The Sr. EHS Specialist supports the development of systems for the monitoring of workplace safety risks and environmental impacts through the analysis of work processes, materials, equipment and the work habits of employees. Identify potential or actual areas of non-compliance through audits or inspections. Ensure appropriate corrective action and preventive action is taken to address non-conformance issues.

The Sr. EHS Specialist will have ownership over a defined number of EHS programs that are part of a comprehensive EHS Management system. Program ownership will involve periodic program reviews and audits, expertise in regulatory foundations for the various programs, providing training to employees, overseeing administrative processes and continuous improvement efforts, and ensuring effectivness of program elements.

Periodically, EHS staff may participate in corporate or business unit audits of other Medtronic sites, participate in corporate or business unit continuous improvement projects, and collaborate / share best practices with EHS staff at other sites.

The Sr. EHS Specialist will also participate as a member of the Chemical Emergency Response Team for the site.

• Selects and applies EHS principles, theories and concepts and uses independent judgment to develop and design practical solutions to EHS issues.
• Partner with business functions to resolve EHS problems.
• Conducts ergonomic risk assessments and makes appropriate recommendations.
• Establish, perform and report metrics pertinent to EHS activities
• Promotes sustainable practices by leading programs to minimize environmental impacts and health and safety risks by reducing waste, reusing materials, recycling, “green” chemical usage, reducing air emissions, and other energy and greenhouse gas conservation practices.

Basic Qualifications:

• Applicants must have 5+ years related experience in the management of Environmental Health & Safety programs, with a concrete grasp of Cal-EPA, Cal-OSHA, California Fire Code, and other applicable regulations.
• Must demonstrate the ability to interact and build relationships with people at all levels and communicate sensitive and complicated issues seamlessly to a diverse worker population.
• The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate a innovative and systematic approach to solving problems and implementing solutions with robust experience integrating EHS programs into the business.
• Must be able to work in relative independence and work well as part of a close knit team of professionals. Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong presentation skills, and the ability to communicate technical information effectively to a diverse worker population.
• The ideal candidate will have strong project and program management skills and proven ability to develop and lead cross-functional teams to achieve results.
• The capable employee we are looking for must have a 4-year technical degree Occupational Health and Safety, Chemistry, Biology, Biosafety, Engineering or other related degree.
• A related Masters Degree is desired.
• Current AED/CPR certification (American Heart Association or Red Cross) is desired.
• Must have extensive experience conducting ergonomic assessments and ergonomics training and ability to provide strategic leadership for an Ergonomics program to achieve continuous reductions in frequency and severity of injuries.
• Experience working within the framework of an EHS Management Systems such as ISO14001 or OSHAS18001 is desired.
• Must have intermediate to advanced skills with Microsoft Excel, Powerpoint, Word, and Outlook.
• Experience leading environmental sustainability initiatives in a corporate environment is desired.
• Medical Device or other FDA regulated industry experience is a plus.
• EMT certificate is a plus.
• Certification as a CIH or CSP is a plus.
• Current Hazwoper certification a plus.
• Experience conducting Industrial Hygiene assessments for noise, radiation, UV, gas/vapor, or particulate exposures, and IAQ issues is a plus.
• Experience managing a hazardous waste program and air permits is a plus.

Physical Job Requirements:

• Lifting: up to 30 lbs
• Standing and sitting: 6 hours
• Ability to climb ladders to access areas such as roofs and pits.
• Comfort working around hazardous materials.
• Ability to obtain medical clearance to wear a respirator.
• Ability to wear PPE including gloves, safety glasses, lab coats, tyvek suits, and respirators.

Medtronic is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Please Apply Online at www.medtronic.com/careers Job Req ID #73824.

Senior Risk Control Consultant (8/4/10)

Committed. Competitive. Constructing our Future. That's Travelers. We are one of the leading insurance companies in the United States . Our superior financial strength and consistent record of strong operating returns mean security for our customers - and opportunities for our employees. You will find Travelers to be full of energy and a workplace in which you truly can make a difference. We are currently looking for a Senior Risk Control Consultant. Please read on for more details regarding this position.

Summary: Reports to the Regional Risk Control Director or Field Manager. Delivers risk control services to clients in assigned territory. May assume regional responsibilities for technically complex accounts. Provides technical advice and account information to underwriting business partners for risk assessment and analysis. Works on complex accounts for all lines. Markets Travelers and helps sell the deal to the customers. Works autonomously and generally has 8 plus years of experience.

Primary Duties:

• Conduct loss control surveys at client locations to determine potential hazards and risk factors to be considered in underwriting/risk selection.
• Write technically detailed reports that provide a clear assessment of risk and clearly articulate recommendations.
• Serve as resource to Account Executive in development of the deal. Market Travelers to the client to help sell the deal.
• Consult with clients on ways to control hazards in order to reduce or prevent losses. Consistently influences clients to implement recommendations.
• Build and maintain productive relationships with underwriting and service teams assigned to support the business, with the broker/agent community, with Claim, with other Risk Control staff, and with clients.
• Conduct research for underwriters or clients on class of business, operations, unique or unidentified exposures, or any other technical subject requiring similar analysis.
• Analyze loss trends, recognize opportunities to provide risk control products and/or services which can help reduce losses. Explain how their recommendations or products can help minimize losses.
• Maintain current knowledge of regulatory environment and emerging safety issues. Can explain to customers how the issues impact them and what they can do. Identify where customer is falling short and use that as an example of why they need to follow the recommendation.
• Apply analytical and ergonomic skills to complete Claims Engineering Review.
• Maintain timely, relevant communications with the Regional Manager.
• Invites local consultants, brokers and agents on co-surveys when appropriate, to further develop/strengthen staff and develop relationships with brokers and agents.

Communication Skills:

• Makes complex technical information and recommendations understandable and clear to audiences with varied levels of technical knowledge
• Influences others to take action on recommendations, obtains consistent by-in
• Listens effectively
• Clearly expresses ideas, recommendations, etc. in writing
• Demonstrates the ability to use behavioral interviewing techniques

Business Knowledge:

• Possesses a strong understanding of both Property & Casualty lines of coverage
• Strong understanding of Commercial Lines insurance products
• Fully understands Risk Control performance standards
• Knows and understands the business plans for each marketing business unit

Technical Expertise:

• Has mastered Risk Control computer systems applications relevant for their area
• Handles assignments in all lines and technical disciplines up to the level requiring RSC or Specialist involvement including CERs, may be a RSC in one or more discipline
• Analyzes loss information to identify root causes and develop loss sensitive recommendations
• Handles most complex surveys that come into the office

Customer Service/Marketing:

• Understand customer wants and needs, recommend products and services that match their needs appropriately
• Markets Travelers and the Risk Control organization effectively to customers
• Provide input to underwriting to help leverage the deal
• Builds credibility with internal and external customers
• Creates customer satisfaction by demonstrating the value of risk control services
• Familiar with the risk control service tools available to clients, capable of helping client navigate through the risk control website
• Apply or locate appropriate resource for customer

Physical Capabilities:

• Must be able to climb ladders and stairs and transition to and from ladders or stairs in order to access building roof areas and upper or lower floors within a customer site during risk control surveys.
• Have the ability to navigate through customer sites in a safe manner, which may include manufacturing areas, warehouses, storage yards, construction sites, etc. which may present surfaces that are uneven, wet, icy, and somewhat unstable or covered with debris.
• Have the ability to navigate within a customer facility in low light or relatively dark conditions.
• Be capable of making regular and prompt travel over extended distances by air or vehicle while demonstrating effective planning, expense and cost control skills.
• Must have the ability to work under exposure to extreme outdoor/indoor conditions (heat, snow, cold, rain etc.)

In addition to an exciting environment, we offer:

• Competitive base salary with additional opportunities for variable pay through recognition programs and incentive awards
• 401(k) with company match
• Comprehensive health plans that include coverage for same sex/domestic partners
• Strong work/family and employee assistance programs
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vacation Purchase Plan
• Training/Development opportunities

We are proud to provide comprehensive, high quality employee programs to meet employees' needs now and in the future, including a very competitive financial package. Explore what we have to offer. Travelers is an equal opportunity employer. We actively promote a drug-free workplace.

If interested please apply online at www.travelers.com.

Safety Specialist (8/2/10)

ThermaSource, Inc. is a full service geothermal drilling company located in Northern California. Concern with climate change and the high global price of energy are creating new opportunities in the geothermal industry. We are seeking an Environmental, Health & Safety Specialist to support our operations throughout the Western United States. The Safety Specialist will plan, direct, and implement organization safety programs to ensure a safe, healthy, and accident-free work environment by performing the following duties.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Implement the company's EH&S policies in accordance with OSHA, federal, state and local regulations.
• Maintain and update the company Injury and Illness Prevention Plan (IIPP) and adheres to plan specifications and requirements.
• Investigate work related incidents, near misses, and accidents to minimize recurrence and ensure the proper preparation of related documentation and reports.
• Performs field and safety measurements, safety evaluations, and hazardous waste inspections.
• Provide input to hazardous material communications, including maintaining Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS).
• Develop, facilitate and conduct safety training for workers on issues related to environmental, health and safety according to applicable Federal, State, local laws and company policy.
• Tour job sites to inspect fire and safety equipment, machinery, and facilities; to identify and correct potential hazards; and to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
• Determine requirements for safety clothing and devices, and designs, builds, and installs, or directs installation of, safety devices on machinery.
• Leads the investigation of accidents and injuries.
• Maintains safety files and records.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree with major course work in environmental health, safety, occupational health or a closely related field.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record.
• Skilled in use of Project Management software; Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software.
• Drilling industry experience desired. (O&G or Geothermal)

Qualified candidates should download an application and fax it along with your resume to 707-523-1029. http://www.thermasource.com/about/jobs/pdf/employee_app.pdf

Safety and Occupational Health Manager (7/27/10)

The National Park Service is hiring an exciting new position as Safety and Occupational Health Manager for the National Parks in the San Francisco Bay Area Network (Pinnacles NM, Juan Bautista De Anza NHT, John Muir NHS, Eugene O'Neill NHS, Rosie the Riveter NHP, Port Chicago Naval Magazine NM, Point Reyes NS, SF Maritime NHP, Golden Gate NRA). The Safety and Occupational Health Manager will work alongside safety staff in each of the Network Parks to develop and execute all elements of the Network’s safety program. The position will be duty stationed at beautiful Fort Mason (part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area) in San Francisco, CA and will require regular travel to each of the Network National Parks.

To learn more about the job and to submit an application, please visit www.usajobs.gov and search for job# FS-367241-LT10

Additional questions can be addressed to Brian Ullensvang, Chief of the GGNRA Environmental and Safety Programs Office, at 415-561-4726 or Brian_Ullensvang@nps.gov.

Field Safety Program Manager (7/26/10)

Location: Palo Alto, CA
Job Type: Contract, or Contract to Hire

We have a contract opening for a highly polished and professional Field Safety Program Manager. You will be providing programmatic safety support to help the organization further develop an infrastructure to foster long-term workplace safety risk reduction throughout the unit. We are seeking someone who can collaborate with the team, and build a safety program with consensus, tact, and finesse. Must be able to work independently in the field and on projects. This is primarily a field position for surveying work in progress and meeting with managers, supervisors, and technicians to communicate safe practices. Office work is limited to documenting safe practices and completing accident investigation reports.

Specific roles to include the following:

• Develop, implement, review and approve safety plans and other safety-related documents for routine Facilities Operations maintenance and repair projects (Work Plan and Controls Program)
• Conduct field surveys of safety practices for safety and compliance of in-house staff, service contractors, and construction contractors;
• Support with development of department-wide and shop-specific “Code of Safe Practices”;
• Interpreting and enforcing safety codes. Participate in departmental emergency management program
• Being the inter-personal Safety Training Liaison for managers, staff, contractors, vendors, and field personnel.

Must have formal safety education and specific safety knowledge associated with maintenance, repair, and renovation construction work for Engineering Trades (mechanical, electrical, plumbing), Architectural Trades (carpenter, glass, lock, paint, roof), Landscaping Trades (grounds, tree, pest), and Cleaning Trades (custodial, trash/recycling).

Ideal Candidate will be able to effectively conduct field hazard evaluations-- The individual must be able to identify appropriate corrective measures, taking into account various limitations that may apply (i.e., technical feasibility, field practicality, budget).

Education:

• Required Four-year college degree or equivalent: Field of Study: Safety: Maintenance and Construction, with over 5 years of related experience
• Desired; Safety Related Advance degree (e.g. MA, MS, JD, PhD) and Certified Safety Professional (CSP)

Duties and Responsibilities:

• 70% Provide field safety review of routine maintenance and repair work and retrofit construction projects as well as in-shop operations.
• 10% Further develop and maintain department-wide “Code of Safe Practices” and assist shops in developing shop-specific Code of Safe Practices where needed. Develop new departmental safety procedures.
• 10% Serve as departmental investigation lead for all safety related incidents or near-incidents.
  Review of submitted SU-17 Incident Reports, Assisting shops with incident hazard evaluation and identifying possible corrective actions, Contacting EH&S for support/ consult as needed, Provide feedback summary reports.
• 10% Provide general departmental safety support including: Training support, Addressing department-wide safety training needs, Assisting supervisors in determining shop-specific training needs and providing support in developing tailgate sessions, Coordination of training expertise as needed, Assisting supervisors to evaluate new confined spaces and maintaining the departmental confined space inventory up-to-date, Auditing shops’ safety inspection efforts, Serving as a subject matter expert for the Safety Committee, Ensuring that shops are current with staff medical surveillance enrollment/ requirements
• Assist supervisors in creating safety work plans and code of safe practices that ensure the safety of workers and other university staff. Monitor work for compliance. Identify and develop plans to remedy hazards in mechanical rooms, crawl spaces, and other workspaces.

Physical Requirements: In this position, the employee will need to go into mechanical spaces, equipment rooms, climb ladders, work on roof tops and every place electrical, plumbing and HVAC equipment is located. The employee will not inspect buildings; however, the employee will be inspecting job sites based on the job safety plan developed. Knowledge about hazardous materials is highly important, but will not be actively involved in handling hazardous materials.

To Apply: Please send your current resume to Audrey.Fong@OfficeTeam.com.

Certified Industrial Hygienist (7/26/10)

Currently hiring CIH's to work in Louisiana and other areas for various tasks. Need personnel ASAP. All costs reimbursed. You will be working 2 weeks on 2 weeks off. Please contact Nik Lahiri at 925 413 5511 or email nlahiri@esseltek.com.

Senior Radiation Safety Technician (7/21/10)

The Office of Environment, Health & Safety’s (EH&S) mission is to provide guidance and services to the campus community that promote health, safety, and environmental stewardship.

Responsibilities

Understand and support the Environment, Health & Safety mission and vision. Contribute to a successful team oriented work environment ensuring interdependence and cooperation, constructive and positive communications, and mutual support. Promote and exemplify campus, divisional, and departmental high standards for excellent customer service, effective use of resources, professional development, personal accountability, and continuous improvement.

Perform operational functions within the Health Physics (Radiation Safety) technical discipline, as delegated by professional staff. These include dosimetry, routine radiation safety surveys, radioactive material receipt, and survey meter calibration. Help maintain Radiation Safety Information System (RSIS) records through data entry and periodic quality control reviews.

For full description and requirements, visit http://www.ehs.berkeley.edu.

Required Qualifications:

• Knowledge of the procedures, processes and policies of: External agency: Department of Health Services, CCR Title 17, 10 CFR20 as they apply to specific functions.
• Basic knowledge of the specialty field of University Health Physics.
• Graduation from high school or General Education Diploma and two years of experience in an environmental health and safety program, or two years of college including appropriate science courses and one year of experience in an environmental health and safety program; or an equivalent combination of education and experience; and knowledge and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position.
• Experience with and ability to effectively work with and use complex relational databases
• Flexibility to appropriately respond to a dynamic work environment
• Valid CA driver’s license

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of the procedures, processes and policies of: Campus department(s), function(s), or the University: University of California Berkeley campus research, EH&S Radiation Safety Team programs and protocols
• Basic knowledge of radiation safety procedures to assess and communicate laboratory safety and regulatory compliance with regard to the use of radioactive materials for research in a research university environment.
• Intermediate knowledge of instrument functionality and maintenance to repair and calibrate detection instruments (GM meters).
• Health Physics (i.e., the science), knowledge and experience, which allows incumbent to independently identify and solve basic problems in the laboratories.
• Survey inspection report writing; effective communication; instrument calibration and repair; and laboratory safety and compliance inspection.
• Use of hand held and fixed counting equipment for detecting radiation.
• Ability to convey basic technical issues to a range of campus populations from researchers to students; to persuade users to comply with difficult and/or unpopular requirements; to observe and respond to safety issues.
• Mechanical aptitude to calibrate and repair detection instruments.
• Radiation safety training

Salary & Benefits: Hiring Range Monthly Salary: $3,261. - $3,926. Please note: Although full monthly salary range is listed, most offers will not exceed midpoint of the range ($3,578.00/month). Highly Competitive Benefits Package.

Criminal Background Check: This position has been designated as sensitive and may require a Criminal Background Check. We reserve the right to make employment contingent upon successful completion of a Criminal Background Check.

Governing Laws and Regulations:

• Incumbent’s responsibilities are guided by a significant number of federal, state, and local laws and regulations: Title 17 CFR, Chapter 5, Subchapter 4, Radiological Control; 10 CFR 20, (Standard for protection against ionizing radiation), 19 (Notices, instruction, and reports to workers), 34 (Licenses for Industrial radiography & radiation safety requirements), 36 (Licenses and safety requirements for irradiators), and 71 (Packaging and transportation of radioactive material); DOT Importation and Shipping Regulations; IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations; Hazardous Materials Transportation Regulations (49 CFR 171-180)
• Incumbent’s responsibilities are also guided by campus policies and procedures, which include (but are not limited to) Campus Radioactive Materials License, Campus Radiation Safety Manual.

The University of California, Berkeley is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Follow these directions to apply online:

1. Go to http://jobs.berkeley.edu/
2. Select the “Search and Apply for Jobs now!” link under the External applicants heading
3. Our position is “Senior Radiation Safety Tech #11178”

Plant Safety Manager (7/21/10)

Degree: BS Safety, Science or related degree
Years Experience: 5+ years
Location: Benicia, California area
Industry: Manufacturing

This position will be responsible for managing all safety and health activities for a large, union manufacturing site. Facilitate implementation of ongoing effective health and safety programs that ensure compliance with company and regulatory requirements. Eliminate or reduce the occurrence of unwanted, undesired events (injuries, illnesses, unsafe acts, unsafe conditions, etc.) and facilitate the development and maintenance of behaviors, attitudes and a culture that supports the goals of the corporation’s HSE Programs.

Must have at least (5) years of industrial safety experience. Strong culture driven individual with excellent communication skills.

For additional information, please contact:

Laura Petraitis-Doll, EHS Recruiter
LS Doll & Associates
15774 S. La Grange Road, Suite 301
Orland, Park, IL 60462
Phone 708-478-3894
Cell 708-212-2810
Fax 708-478-3896
LSDoll@aol.com

Loss Control Consultant (7/15/10)

Majestic Insurance Company offers an excellent opportunity with growth potential for an experienced Loss Control Consultant in the Central Valley area. This position provides professional and technical services to the Company’s workers’ compensation policyholders by identifying, evaluating, and controlling exposures to potential losses. The ideal candidate will have over five years of experience as a Loss Control Consultant in an insurance company setting or equivalent; CSP and/or ARM certification(s) are a plus; bilingual (English-Spanish), and a four year college degree. The individual will work remotely and will travel to policyholder work sites on a weekly basis. Majestic offers a highly competitive salary (including car allowance) and benefit package.

Please email or fax your resume and salary requirements to careers@majesticinsurance.com or 877-848-8965. Please no recruiters.

Sr. Loss Control Specialist (6/23/10)

Insurance Carrier operating in Northern and Southern California has 2 openings in in our Loss Control Department for experienced Sr. Loss Control Specialists. We are a Workers' Compensation carrier. Candidates must have had direct employment experience working for an insurance carrier or broker as a Loss Control consultant. Territories for the positions are Los Angeles and Orange Counties and Sacramento to Bakersfield with some overnight travel. These are field positions and employees will work out of their homes. Please go to http://www.bhhc.com and click to the "Careers" section of our website to review the Job Description and qualifications, or apply.

Regional Risk Manager (6/23/10)

Location: Emeryville, CA

This position is responsible for developing and implementing a strong culture of safety and food safety throughout the region. Position will require measurements to show effective reduction in accident frequency and severity, while ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations. Training and education are primary to ensure Stores are clear in understanding and interpreting regs and codes. Regular store visits and interactions are necessary for the success of the position.

Responsibilities & Qualifications:

• Anticipate, identify, and evaluate hazardous conditions and practices through a regular schedule of store safety inspections, audits, trending analysis and make recommendations, to store leadership
• Develop and implement safety, food safety, and sanitation programs to consistently reduce claim numbers; increase food safety scores and minimize risk in our stores/facilities.
• Regularly review loss reports, provide trend analysis, and identify areas of opportunity for Regional, Store/ Facility leadership;
• Produce and Maintain all materials needed for risk and loss prevention programs;, SOP's, procedure manuals, Sharepoint Site, audits etc.
• Train regional, store and facility leadership, safety committees, and PBS’s as needed on safety compliance and programs; creating structure for ASTLs, ISEs and Team leadership for the sustainability of the programs; raise awareness in the region of the relationship between safety/food safety and profitability through ongoing education and analysis
• Oversee all of the IIPP ensuring that all necessary codes and guidelines are being communicated and carried out in the region, including overseeing and guidance for store safety days and perform MSO safety day annually.
• Act as advisor and respondent for any on site visits and communicate with agency to ensure proper disclosure of business practices and programs and deal directly with any CALOSHA inspectors in communicating follow up, programs that need to be altered, citation responses, and various other aspects of OSHA compliance and on-site safety checks;.
• Source vendors for various programs including, safety uniforms (shoes, cut gloves, etc), and food safety; Negotiate vendor service contracts;
• Assist Coordinators in various aspects of food safety including analyzing reports, identifying areas of concern, training and education and program development within guidelines
• Store openings- oversee safety day for store opening, partner with Store Development and new store leadership team on evaluation of concerns, areas of focus of store/facility.
• Partner with Coordinators, design team and store team leaders on redesign/remodel designs as we’ll as store opening to ensure space for our TMs is adequate and safe.
• Direct leadership on emergency procedures, including outbreaks, national pandemics, and earthquake preparedness. Includes ensuring all stores emergency evacuation annually and review and sign of all Emergency plans/in-store crisis manuals for every location and oversee creation and coordination of business continuity plan

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• CF- SP certified Food Safety professional preferred with 5-7 years experience in a leadership/advisory role in restaurant or grocery retail.
• OSHA certification required
• Ability to create program proposals, develop effective training presentations, incorporate operational systems into loss prevention standards with working knowledge of production facility operations.
• Strong hands on knowledge of store operations and safe work practices.
• General knowledge of workers’ compensation and employment law.
• Very strong verbal and written communication skills and listening skills.
• Ability to speak comfortably and train with small and large groups, and demonstrate effective presentation skills
• Experience dealing with multiply facility design, size and function.
• Ability to work with many levels of leadership-store. Executive and national.
• Well organized and able to adhere to deadlines.
• Ability and enthusiasm to work well with others.
• Ability to work independently, while contributing to a team.
• Good computer skills
• High level of creativity, follow through, and ability to see the big picture.
• Ability to travel regularly throughout the region, and occasionally outside of the region.
• Ability to desire to provide excellent internal customer service to all Team Members.

The above is intended to describe the general content of the requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.

At Whole Foods Market, we empower our Team Members to make their own decisions, thus creating an environment where people are treated with respect and are highly motivated to excel. We mentor Team Members through education and on-the-job experience. As a result, we are able to fill a majority of leadership roles from our existing team member base. We also recognize that there are individuals with talent outside of Whole Foods Market, and have training programs to bring those new leaders into the company. Our Team Members represent over 50 different nations. We are people from diverse backgrounds and perspectives, yet all work together to meet the needs of our customers.

We offer great benefits beginning with a full complement of medical and other traditional group health plan coverage, 401k plan, and a 20% discount at our stores. To learn more, Apply your passion today!

To apply, please visit http://jobs5-wholefoods.icims.com/jobs/53507/job.

Chief Risk Management Program Specialist (6/23/10)

Has immediate charge of a major program providing operating departments with professional services in administration of specialized Countywide programs in the areas of return-to-work/medical management, risk management inspector general, corrective action plans, liability claims, occupational health programs, short and long term disability, workers’ compensation, and/or loss control and prevention.

Essential Job Functions:

• Plans, organizes, assigns and coordinates the activities of professional and administrative staff relating to one or more risk management programs (return-towork/medical management, risk management inspector general/corrective action plans, liability claims, occupational health programs, short and long-term disability, workers’ compensation, or loss control and prevention).
• Ensures that provisions of the County Charter, the Civil Service Rules and the policies of the Chief Executive Office are carried out.
• Formulates policies in respect to overall plans for the program.
• Advises superiors on problems involving the work of the program.
• Assists in the formulation of Countywide policy and procedures.
• Maintains liaison with a variety of officials and agencies on matters relating to the program’s activities.
• Directs the program’s budget, personnel and housekeeping functions.
• Directs the preparation of correspondence, reports and studies related to the work of the program.
• Coordinates with other divisions, departments and agencies.

Selection Requirements: Three years experience, within the last 5 years, at the level of the County of Los Angeles’ classification of Program Specialist IV, CEO* in a supervisory or lead role directing the activities of subordinates making recommendations for the solution to problems of organization, program, or systems relating to one or more risk management programs.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited** college or university in Public Administration, Public Health, Business Administration, or a closely related field.
• Knowledge of and experience in planning, leading, organizing, and directing the activities of professionals, administrative and technical staff on matters relating to a risk management program.
• Knowledge of and experience in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with governmental or private agencies and organizations and community groups on matters related to risk management.
• Knowledge of and understanding of relevant laws, policies and regulations relating to risk management programs.
• Knowledge of and experience in preparing and/or presenting reports, letters and recommendations to management, officials, claimants or private or non-profit organizations.
• Knowledge of and experience in gathering and analyzing data and identifying trends.
• Knowledge of and experience in working with Third Party Administrators.
• Knowledge of and experience in developing and providing educational sessions in areas such as corrective action plans, accident investigations, and root cause analysis for diverse audiences ranging from executive management to line staff.
• Knowledge of and experience in developing and implementing risk management techniques for a governmental, business, or non-profit organization.
• Knowledge of and experience in cost containment and contract monitoring.
• Knowledge of and experience in developing and providing educational sessions and policy recommendations for diverse audiences ranging from executive management to line staff related to FEHA/ADA and disability management.
• Knowledge of and experience in providing consultative services related to risk management programs.
• Knowledge of and experience in providing training, staff development and evaluating performance.
• Knowledge of and experience in contract solicitation.
• Knowledge of and experience in conducting contractual risk reviews. (i.e., service agreements, construction contracts, leases)

Additional information may be found at http://easier.co.la.ca.us/jobs/Supplemental/M0819T.doc.

Apply online at http://easier.co.la.ca.us/jobs/jobs/applicationscreen.htm.

Director of Environmental, Safety & Health (5/27/10)

Location: Foster City, CA

SolarCity, a national leader in solar power system design, financing, installation, monitoring and related services, was founded with the mission to help millions of homeowners and businesses adopt solar power, protect themselves from rising electricity costs and protect their environment from polluting power sources. The company’s first-of-its-kind SolarLease™ offering makes it possible for homeowners to switch to clean, solar power for typically less money than they currently pay for electricity. SolarCity currently serves more than 6,000 customers in California, Arizona, Colorado, Oregon, and Texas.

SolarCity was founded in mid-2006 by two successful entrepreneurs and funded by top-tier venture capital firms including JP Morgan and Draper Fisher Jurvetson, and well-known investor Elon Musk. Revenues have scaled significantly during the past three years and SolarCity now enjoys a #1 market share position among residential solar installation providers in both California and Arizona. The company continues to grow and expand into new markets.

The Director of Environmental, Safety and Health (DoEH&S) is fully responsible for the overall practical application of Federal/State Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and National Institute for Safety and Health (NIOSH), procedures/regulations and standards in SolarCity Field Operations. The DoEH&S works closely with the Regional Directors, and the Directors of Field Engineering and Commercial Projects to ensure that all field and operational personnel have the appropriate processes, procedures, training and tools, to work safely and effectively throughout the company. The DoEH&S will be SolarCity’s advocate to the Regional, State and National OSHA offices and work with them to help influence Solar Industry Safety Standards. The DoEH&S reports to, and carries out the direction of VP of Operations across all Regions. Position may require frequent travel throughout the regions and states where SolarCity Operates, and could include overnight stays of up to a week at a time.

Responsibilities include:

• Operate as part of the Headquarters Operations Management team
• Interpret and apply the requirements of OSHA, NAPA, EPA and NIOSH regulations to SolarCity field installation processes
• Managing the performance and scope of SolarCity’s Safety Subcontractor(s)
• Participating in the development of safe PV Solar installation and Field service processes
• Directing SolarCity’s approach to field safety and safe operations
• Develop strategies that ensure corporate sustainable development while reducing safety and environmental risks across SolarCity
• Measure company efforts in attaining compliance with applicable laws, regulations and company policies and reports to corporate management
• Measure company progress in achieving company goals in reducing injury risks and accurately reporting results to the SolarCity leadership team
• Serve as the company representative to regulatory agencies and the public in addressing issues of employee safety and environmental concerns
• Collaborate with Regional, State and National OSHA offices to help influence Solar Industry Safety Standards and practices
• Effectively lead SolarCity’s team of safety and environmental engineers, auditors and consultants to develop strategies and actions plans to minimize safety hazards and environmental risks.

The ideal candidate must have the following skills and qualifications:

• Education: BS/BA in Safety/Industrial Hygiene Management/Engineering
• A minimum of years of construction related EH&S experience
• A minimum of one year of PV Solar industry experience a plus
• Extensive Knowledge of OSHA, NAPA and EPA regulations and their application to the construction industry
• Thorough Knowledge of EH&S application to construction Contracts and subcontracts
• Detailed knowledge of safe working conditions for building electrical systems, primary service entries, roof work/elevated work area
• Proven ability to manage Budgets and Schedules
• Capable of managing matrixed project teams in different locations
• Experience as an industry advocate working with public agencies to influence regulatory criteria;
• Thorough understanding of risk management, as it relates to safety, environment, and loss control methodology
• Effectively communicate through coaching and teaching others, while offering mentoring and help to other safety and environmental professionals
• Proven Experience developing EH&S teams including both in-house staff and consultants
• General knowledge of PV Industry and major PV components (PV Modules, inverters and racking systems) is preferred
• Certifications preferred: CIH, CSP, PE, ASP, CHST, OHST, etc.

Please send your resume to: executivejobs@solarcity.com

SolarCity is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Additional information about SolarCity is available at www.solarcity.com.

Environmental, Health, and Safety Manager (5/27/10)

Primary Purpose: Overall coordination of the planning, administration, development, and enforcement of the plant environmental, health, and safety policies and procedures to ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations and to meet or exceed established goals..

Essential Functions:

• Develop, implement, monitor, and enforce Plant Safety practices to create a safe working environment.
• Maintain compliance with, but not limited to, RCRA, CAA, and CWA regulations.
• Facilitates incident investigations, root cause analysis, and closure of corrective actions.
• Manage Worker’s Compensation claims by investigating the circumstances of the claimed injury objectively, while minimizing costs and fraud. Act to prevent reoccurrence.
• Accompany employees, when required, to work related physician visits.
• Promote safety awareness; assist in safety and technical training.
• Lead the plant’s Safety Committee with focus on raising safety awareness and creating an environment free of incidents.
• Work with Corporate EH&S to develop, implement, and sustain a behavior based safety program and serve as a safety liaison with Corporate EH&S to ensure consistency company wide.
• Lead efforts to identify, recommend, develop, and implement best practice for AWC EH&S programs and help ensure standardization company wide.
• Provides support and assistance to other locations when Safety Coordinator/Manager positions are vacant.
• Assists with the technical training of new Safety Coordinators/Managers.
• Conduct ongoing EH&S inspections of facilities, operations and equipment to ensure compliance and a safe working environment for all AWC employees.
• Analyze work functions to develop safety, environmental and ergonomic policies to ensure compliance.
• Act as a professional liaison in case of government agency inspections concerning safety or environmental issues.
• Maintain updated OSHA and EPA required written programs and recommend / conduct training as necessary.
• Conducts Industrial Hygiene monitoring of hazards including noise and chemical exposure and works to minimize exposures.
• Maintains accurate and complete employee files and other HR related information for salary and hourly employees regarding safety & health.
• Administers and maintains MSDS Programs
• Develop local metrics to support and drive safety performance.
• Actively participate on assigned teams and/or projects.
• Ensures Policies are followed and provides guidance on safety related discipline.
• Support and represent company as a union-free environment
• Participate in the identification and implementation of continuous improvement initiatives
• Role model CITE and Working in Teams principles
• Perform other tasks as directed by direct supervisor

Supervision Responsibilities: This position typically has no direct supervision responsibilities, but will give direction to others in ensuring compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations.

Qualification: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability required.

Education, Experience, and Skills:

• Undergraduate degree in Occupational Safety & Health, Safety Engineering, Environmental Management, or related discipline; extensive work experience may be considered in lieu of education.
• Minimum of 5 years Environmental, Health and Safety & Compliance experience; manufacturing preferred.
• Experience with administration of a Behavior Based Safety Programs.
• Experience working within the following disciplines. RCRA, CAA, CWA, etc.
• Experience in managing workers compensation claims, claims analysis, and cost reduction.
• First-Aid, and CPR certification required, EMT a plus.
• Must have experience in developing and administering Environmental, Health, and Safety programs and Industrial Hygiene sampling techniques.
• Excellent personal computer skills in a network environment; Microsoft products experience preferred - Outlook-Word-Excel
• Track record of successful project management
• Must have experience in working in a team environment leading teams to meet/exceed goals.
• Strong planning/Organization & Time Management skills
• Demonstrated problem solving skills

Communications Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common business and technical journals and financial reports. Ability to listen and communicate effectively with customers/clients in an effort to respond to common inquires or complaints from customers/clients, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community and public. Ability to develop presentations to be delivered to production team, plant level team, or public groups.

Mathematical Skills: Ability to apply basic mathematical concepts like addition, subtraction, multiplication or division to basic manufacturing performance recording or financial performance recording.

Reasoning Ability: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to lift up to 20 pounds.

Working Environment: Typical indoor manufacturing environment. The noise level is usually moderate to high and hearing protection may be required on the production floor. Safety glasses are required on the production floor. Some out-of-town travel is required. Occasional weekend work required.

Contact:

Kathy Thompson
Sr. Recruiting ConsultantBeeline RPO
Kathy.Thompson@beelinerpo.com
Office: 918-943-6615

Loss Control Specialist (5/25/10)

Triton Risk Management is a risk control consulting firm providing risk management services to both private and insurance industry clients. We supply data and decision-support services that assist our customers with risk selection, improvement, and retention of business which includes construction, manufacturing, transportation, distribution, retail, and property owners.

Position: Full-time and part-time risk control consultant. Duties are to conduct a detailed survey and analysis for commercial risks of any size and/or complexity for all coverage lines including workers compensation, property, general liability, and auto. Flexible hours are available for independent contractors working from their home office.

Responsibilities:

1. Conduct assigned on-site account evaluations and provide on-site loss control services for complex risks having a significant degree of technical difficulty. Provide a high level of technical expertise in all lines of coverage to analyze specific protection needed for hazards and evaluate management controls for effectiveness.
2. Provide supportive facts on opinion ratings, loss analysis and hazard/control ratings to private industry client and coverage underwriters.
3. Provide professional risk control services to coverage underwriters by assisting them in evaluating and recommending solutions for loss reduction as well as the control of potential loss exposures.
4. Provide a recognized high skill level of technical expertise in one or more of the following areas: construction / contractors safety, ergonomics, fleet safety, industrial hygiene / occupational health, product safety, property / life safety.
5. Keep informed and up-to-date on existing laws, codes, ordinances, and recommended practices as they pertain to loss control and apply this knowledge to the surveys and services provided.

Minimum Required Experience, Education and Skills:

• Three (3) years or more of loss control experience with a demonstrated ability to solve technical problems in property and life safety hazard control and provide effective service to complex accounts.
• Certification by the Board of Certified Safety Professionals (CSP) is preferred.
• One or more of the following professional designations (ASP, ALCM, ARM, CIH, OHST, CPCU) can reduce the minimum years of experience to two (2) years.
• In-depth knowledge of current OSHA, National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), EPA, Life Safety, and other state and local regulations.

Must Possess: Effective interpersonal / team skills, effective presentation skills, effective presentation skills, customer service skills, valid driver license. A working knowledge of Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Position / Technical Competencies:

• Communications
• Hazard Recognition Skills
• Information Gathering
• Existing Laws/Code Ordinances Knowledge
• Decision Making/Problem Solving
• Commercial Casualty/Property Lines Knowledge
• Service Orientation
• Technical / Analytical Writing and Processing
• Relationship Building and Loss Control Resource Knowledge.

To explore this opportunity, E-mail your resume in confidence to nbrown@tritonrisk.com.

Director of Environmental, Safety & Health (5/25/10)

Location: Foster City, CA

SolarCity, a national leader in solar power system design, financing, installation, monitoring and related services, was founded with the mission to help millions of homeowners and businesses adopt solar power, protect themselves from rising electricity costs and protect their environment from polluting power sources. The company’s first-of-its-kind SolarLease™ offering makes it possible for homeowners to switch to clean, solar power for typically less money than they currently pay for electricity. SolarCity currently serves more than 6,000 customers in California, Arizona, Colorado, Oregon, and Texas.

SolarCity was founded in mid-2006 by two successful entrepreneurs and funded by top-tier venture capital firms including JP Morgan and Draper Fisher Jurvetson, and well-known investor Elon Musk. Revenues have scaled significantly during the past three years and SolarCity now enjoys a #1 market share position among residential solar installation providers in both California and Arizona. The company continues to grow and expand into new markets.

The Director of Environmental, Safety and Health (DoEH&S) is fully responsible for the overall practical application of Federal/State Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), National Fire Protection Association (NAPA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and National Institute for Safety and Health (NIOSH), procedures/regulations and standards in SolarCity Field Operations. The DoEH&S works closely with the Regional Directors, and the Directors of Field Engineering and Commercial Projects to ensure that all field and operational personnel have the appropriate processes, procedures, training and tools, to work safely and effectively throughout the company. The DoEH&S will be SolarCity’s advocate to the Regional, State and National OSHA offices and work with them to help influence Solar Industry Safety Standards. The DoEH&S reports to, and carries out the direction of VP of Operations across all Regions. Position may require frequent travel throughout the regions and states where SolarCity Operates, and could include overnight stays of up to a week at a time.

Responsibilities include:

• Operate as part of the Headquarters Operations Management team
• Interpret and apply the requirements of OSHA, NAPA, EPA and NIOSH regulations to SolarCity field installation processes
• Managing the performance and scope of SolarCity’s Safety Subcontractor(s)
• Participating in the development of safe PV Solar installation and Field service processes
• Directing SolarCity’s approach to field safety and safe operations
• Develop strategies that ensure corporate sustainable development while reducing safety and environmental risks across SolarCity
• Measure company efforts in attaining compliance with applicable laws, regulations and company policies and reports to corporate management
• Measure company progress in achieving company goals in reducing injury risks and accurately reporting results to the SolarCity leadership team
• Serve as the company representative to regulatory agencies and the public in addressing issues of employee safety and environmental concerns
• Collaborate with Regional, State and National OSHA offices to help influence Solar Industry Safety Standards and practices
• Effectively lead SolarCity’s team of safety and environmental engineers, auditors and consultants to develop strategies and actions plans to minimize safety hazards and environmental risks.

The ideal candidate must have the following skills and qualifications:

• Education: BS/BA in Safety/Industrial Hygiene Management/Engineering
• A minimum of years of construction related EH&S experience
• A minimum of one year of PV Solar industry experience a plus
• Extensive Knowledge of OSHA, NAPA and EPA regulations and their application to the construction industry
• Thorough Knowledge of EH&S application to construction Contracts and subcontracts
• Detailed knowledge of safe working conditions for building electrical systems, primary service entries, roof work/elevated work area
• Proven ability to manage Budgets and Schedules
• Capable of managing matrixed project teams in different locations
• Experience as an industry advocate working with public agencies to influence regulatory criteria;
• Thorough understanding of risk management, as it relates to safety, environment, and loss control methodology
• Effectively communicate through coaching and teaching others, while offering mentoring and help to other safety and environmental professionals
• Proven Experience developing EH&S teams including both in-house staff and consultants
• General knowledge of PV Industry and major PV components (PV Modules, inverters and racking systems) is preferred
• Certifications preferred: CIH, CSP, PE, ASP, CHST, OHST, etc.

Please send your resume to: executivejobs@solarcity.com.

SolarCity is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Additional information about SolarCity is available at www.solarcity.com.

Sr. Loss Control Consultant (5/25/10)

As a global leader in insurance, asset management and financial service products, we offer professionals every possibility for growth. And whether we're helping customers or building careers, we're experts at creating the kind of advantages that help people reach their goals.

Responsibilities:

• Provide loss control technical consultation and evaluation to underwriting for the selection of new and renewal commercial, multi-line business. Prepares reports, analyzes data, and identifies injury and/or accidental trends to assist underwriters and insured management in making business decisions. Consistently presents clients with the business benefits of loss control & risk management measures. You will provide ongoing technical support to policyholders, producers, and other customers to comply with safety and health regulations, make recommendations that will reduce losses and solve business problems. May be assigned semi cross functional projects that assist our segment partners in meeting goals, outlined in both the local loss control and regional office operating plans.
• The successful candidate will work as a business consultant, sharing their knowledge and experience to affect positive change in many types of businesses. The consultant will work with our policyholders to improve working conditions, employee safety & health conditions will make recommendations that protect the life and property of our policyholders and their customers, etc. The consultant's knowledge of the individual clients varying industries and businesses is shared with our underwriters and senior management to assist them in making positive business decisions for The Hartford.
• This position will be handling the Bay Area, CA territory. No Relocation Available.

At the Hartford, our compensation philosophy is simple: we pay competitive base salaries and reward performance. In addition, you will be eligible to participate in our comprehensive benefits program including Medical, Dental, Life and Disability Insurance, a 401K Plan, an Employee Stock Purchase Plan and more.

Qualifications: Highly motivated individual must have analytical skills along with sales & relationship building skills. Broad based knowledge of risk management and loss control technical disciplines. The candidate must be able to work in a sales focused environment, be an effective oral and written communicator. Work experience in loss control is a must especially in the areas of workers compensation, property and fleet. CSP, CHST or ARM desired, or must be willing to attain professional designations. The Hartford is highly automated environment, so strong computer skills are needed across the MS Office Suite of products. In addition to:

• A bachelor's degree in the following fields of study is required: Safety Management, Risk Management and Insurance, Business Management, Industrial or Environmental Engineering, Biology and Science Majors.
• Preferred previous insurance experience in Loss Control
• Must be able to work successfully in a sales focused environment and be an effective oral and written communicator.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking ability.
• Day travel and 10-20% of overnight travel are required.
• The ideal candidate must be self-motivated and able to work independently.

To apply to this position, please visit our website at www.thehartford.com/career and apply to requisition number 1001582.

Environmental Construction Specialist (5/18/10)

The Office of Environment, Health & Safety’s (EH&S) mission is to provide guidance and services to the campus community that promote health, safety, and environmental stewardship.

The Environmental Construction Specialist provides technical expertise to all construction projects for multimedia (air, water, soil, waste) environmental compliance. Emissions to air, ground, and water and hazardous waste generation or disposal are within the jurisdiction of this position.

Performs technical work related to field(s) of expertise:

• Provides expertise or acts as liaison to campus construction departments managing construction projects, develops hazardous materials sampling plans, and interprets environmental analytical data.
• Develops and implements programs/procedures to provide technical expertise to construction projects for multimedia (air, water, soil, waste) environmental compliance and permitting.
• Coordinates plan check of blueprints with technical subject matter experts; reviews construction project specifications and plans and other documents.
• Oversees decontamination of laboratories and other facilities.
• Develops and independently performs planning and general hazardous waste functions related to construction.
• Acts as consultant to construction project managers, inspectors, and contractors.
• Acts as regulatory agency liaison.
• May provide specifications and contingency plans to assess requirements for waste accumulation, treatment, and mitigation monitoring.
• Profiles project waste.
• Reviews and assesses consultant proposals.
• Coordinates and oversees decontamination.
• Coordinates or directs hazardous waste contractors
• Develops and independently performs planning and general environmental oversight functions related to construction.
• Reviews CEQA-related and other documents, conducts plan check of blueprints, reviews contingency plans to assess compliance.
• Coordinates review of construction storm water pollution prevention plans with other EP team technical staff.
• Provides guidance on storm and non- storm water discharges.
• Contributes to campus mitigation monitoring efforts and coordinates oversight (including on-site inspections) of construction SWPPP implementation.
• Coordinates or assesses drain disposal water discharges.
• Provides technical guidance and expertise and, as appropriate, oversight for UST removal, and contaminated soil assessment and remediation.
• Develops and recommends scope of work for Phase II assessment of contaminated sites.
• For new construction projects and renovations, review project plans to provide comments on inclusion of LEED credits as appropriate for areas within the purview of EH&S.
• Serves as EH&S Regulatory Liaison.
• Monitors compliance and serves as campus liaison with regulatory agencies on construction projects.
• Assists campus construction departments to obtain appropriate permits from, or to complete applications to, various local, city, regional, county, and state entities
• Understands and supports the EH&S mission and vision. Contributes to a successful team oriented work environment ensuring interdependence and cooperation, constructive and positive communications, and mutual support. Promotes and exemplifies campus, divisional, and departmental high standards for excellent client service, effective use of resources, workplace safety, professional development, personal accountability, and continuous improvement.

Requirements & Qualifications:

• Thorough knowledge/understanding of specific EH&S field(s) including related laws and regulations; and general knowledge/understanding of all EH&S fields.
• Demonstrated broad experience in related environmental, health and safety programs and construction management programs.
• Required knowledge of appropriate regulations related to generation, handling, management, and disposal of chemical waste, including pollution prevention and waste minimization. Demonstrated successful experience in a large academic research environment is preferred.
• Understanding of soil and liquid sampling techniques and methodology; basic familiarity with fundamentals of laboratory analysis.
• Thorough knowledge and skill in applying and interpreting applicable local, state, and federal regulations and related standards and guidelines.
• Familiarity with application of green building principles.
• Thorough written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, including political acumen and skill to communicate effectively (including the ability to provide training) in a diverse environment.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills to organize, prioritize and manage the successful completion of projects within time and budget constraints.
• Skill to appropriately use technology and relevant scientific equipment as required.
• Bachelors degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training.

Governing Laws, Regulations, Policies and Procedures:

• Incumbent's responsibilities are guided by a significant number of federal, state, and local laws and regulations. There are municipal, regional, county, state, and federal regulators that have jurisdiction, often overlapping, over impacted activities.
• The following environmental subject areas each have multiple laws and regulations which apply to UC Berkeley:
  • Worker Health and Safety
  • Hazardous Waste Management
  • California Superfund/Real Property Cleanups
  • Air Quality Management
  • Hazardous Materials Abatement
  • Water Quality Protection
  • Underground Storage Tanks, Land Use/California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
  • Natural Resource/Endangered Species
  • Surface Water Protection
  • Solid Waste Management/Recycling.
  • Specific laws and regulations are too numerous to list.

Annual Salary Range: (Base-pay) $57,000 - $102,600. Although full salary range is listed, most offers will not exceed midpoint of the range ($79,800). Highly Competitive Benefits Package.

For full description and requirements, visit http://www.ehs.berkeley.edu.

Safety & Health/Security Coordinator (5/18/10)

This position is responsible for safety compliance activities and security at the plant level. Works with Human Resource Department for partnering with workers compensation program, OSHA regulatory compliance, and necessary medical care for employees.

Essential Functions:

• Chairperson of plant safety committee and coordinates plant safety program.
• Responsible for accident investigation.
• Performs required safety inspections/audits of facility.
• Partners with HR department for worker’s compensation administration for accidents/injuries, documentation, medical treatment and follow up for record retention.
• Coordinates OSHA required training for employees and maintains OSHA required documentation for plant programs.
• Maintains OSHA and worker’s compensation required documentation of injury/accident data.
• Works with HR to conduct/coordinate all location safety/certification training records and compliance data as required.
• Maintains close working relationship with all departments and responds to safety related needs immediately.
• Ensures compliance to all federal, state, and local laws and company policies.
• Provides training, direction, development, evaluation, coaching and leadership to subordinates.
• Maintains good employee, corporate and community relations.
• Implements safety and health programming under corporate safety direction.
• Performs other duties/responsibilities as assigned by management.
• Manages components of facility security plan.
• Safety position may require work during all shifts and limited travel may be required.

Qualification Requirements:

• Strong interpersonal skills and self motivated.
• Ability to communicate well with employees and management.
• Good organizational skills.
• Good understanding of operations.
• Experience with safety, security, OSHA compliance, worker’s compensation management in a manufacturing environment, preferably a food industry.
• Experience in union work environment helpful.
• Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in safety management or related field.
• Minimum five years safety experience.
• Intermediate level software usage knowledge.

Forward resume and qualifications to: searles@marzetti.com.

Safety Coordinator (5/10/10)

Valley Fine Foods is a family-owned, consumer foods manufacturer headquartered near Napa Valley in Benicia, California. For almost two decades, we have dedicated ourselves to producing the highest quality, gourmet fresh and frozen foods to customers around the world. We are looking for talented, hard-working individuals to join our team and to become the foundation for our future!

Valley Fine Foods is seeking a Safety Coordinator to develop, implement and maintain an effective accident prevention program and occupational safety and health program at all company facilities.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain the safety program in Yuba City and Benicia
• Ensure the company is in compliance with state and federal safety and health regulations
• Update and revise Injury Illness prevention plan as needed
• Develop and administer the work program including the interactive process between employee and employer
• Develop and administer a training program and schedule on operating procedures for machinery and best work practices
• Develop safety materials for new hires
• Develop safety checklists
• Coordinate, perform and record weekly and annual safety training
• Conduct train the trainers with supervisors to provide injury training
• Instills a preventative attitude in employees and supervisors
• Report workplace injuries
• Maintains the relationship with injured workers
• Coordinate modified duty with the employee, the doctor and the supervisor
• Perform scheduled periodic audits and inspections to identify and correct any unsafe conditions and work practices, improve workplace operations, and control hazards and issue corrective actions as needed
• Update and maintain corrective action reports, employee injury reports, worker's comp reserve reports, training reports, and others on SharePoint
• Maintain and update Safety Site on company intranet
• Report employee injuries and maintain injury files
• Spearhead quarterly accident reviews with insurance brokers
• Maintain injured employee status
• Maintain all mandatory safety postings
• Conduct employee safety trainings
• Travel to Yuba City Plant to perform safety audits and employee trainings
• Communicate safety progress and goals to management

Education, training and work experience required:

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university
• 3-5 years experience administering a Safety Program for a food manufacturer
• Must have excellent business writing skills
• Must be proficient in Excel, Word, Outlook
• Must be able to conduct trainings and presentations in group settings
• Bilingual in English and Spanish a plus
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) a plus

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• Incentive bonus program
• Paid Time Off
• 401K Matching
• Employee assistance program
• Long term disability coverage
• Life Insurance

Click here to apply online.

District Sales Manager (5/7/10)

Magid Glove & Safety is America’s leading manufacturer, distributor and importer of hand protection and safety products i.e. work gloves, fall protection, gas detection, reusable and disposable respirators, clean room, 1st aid and all other safety related products. Magid is a financially stable, growing and privately held business, which has provided safety solutions to thousands of companies since 1946. Visit our website at www.magidglove.com.

In this key position of District Sales Manager, the selected candidate will report directly to the Regional Vice President of Sales. The District Sales Manager will be responsible for building up their sales territory through both new account generation and increasing existing accounts. This is a home office position that would include 50% travel. The territory would include the San Francisco Bay area.

The primary responsibilities include:

• Implementing sales programs with existing accounts
• Developing proposals to generate new business
• Attending trade shows
• Reporting to regional office on sales progress

Candidates, please forward your resume in Word format to Matt Montanez at mattmontanez@magidglove.com only if you meet the following criteria:

• 2 to 4 years outside sales experience
• Experience in industrial sales, business to business
• Ability to develop strategic client relationships
• Ability to open new accounts
• Strong presentation skills
• PC skills – Microsoft Office: Word, Power Point, Outlook and Excel
• College or appropriate experience

Magid Glove & Safety offers excellent compensation that includes a share of the profits with no cap. We also offer a comprehensive benefits plan to include: generous profit sharing and 401K plans, medical, dental and life insurance, and more. Magid Glove & Safety is an EEO employer with a drug-free environment.

This is an excellent opportunity to make a direct impact on the growth of our business and your future. Submit your resume in Word format to mattmontanez@magidglove.com.

Industrial Hygienist (5/7/10)

Employer: United Airlines – San Francisco Maintenance Center

General Description: Develops, publishes, and maintains corporate industrial health standards, procedures, and specifications related to employees and their work environment. Conducts industrial hygiene and ergonomic surveys of operating areas and reports to management on findings, and if any corrective action is to be taken. Maintains liaison with the Medical Department to eliminate or minimize problems in the areas of occupational health. Maintains contact with government agencies and industry groups to assure compliance with applicable requirements pertaining to Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), etc. Works with labor union representatives on solutions to industrial hygiene related issues. Manages company wide IH programs such as audiometric testing programs and aircraft potable water programs. Reviews/approves material safety data sheets for all chemicals introduced into the company. Develops safety and health communications and educational curriculum. Establishes and maintains a record system identifying employee exposure to contaminants and other harmful physical agents. Assists with & conducts safety & IH-related site evaluations and inspections to determine risk loss exposures, risk assessments, and conformance with regulatory agencies and United Airlines safety policies and procedures. Industrial hygiene team member assigned to the Emergency Response Team.

Education: Bachelor’s degree in industrial hygiene/safety related technical field.

Experience: Minimum of five years of industrial hygiene experience. Two years of industrial hygiene related experience in conjunction with additional safety experience considered. Five years of superior safety leadership performance at the staff level or equivalent; background of 3+ years in occupational safety required.

Skills: Prefer a broad background in safety leadership principles exhibited by certification and or credentials in a safety field (Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH); Principles Occupational Safety and health (POSH); 30 hour OSHA card. Possess and applies advanced knowledge of industrial hygiene programs in the design and execution of projects having major complexity. Articulates a working knowledge of existing and emerging organizations, technologies, processes, and practices. Possess an excellent command of the English language in both oral and written correspondence. Understands, applies and facilitates concepts, techniques, and interdivisional team building. Small to large scale project management

Complete on-line application process at www.united.com/careers. Identify by job # SFO29188072068080DK.

EH&S Manager (5/7/10)

Location: Menlo Park, CA

Pacific Biosciences, a rapidly growing biotechnology company that is revolutionizing DNA sequencing with its state-of-art laboratory analytical equipment, is seeking a Manager of Environmental, Health and Safety (EH&S)/Risk professional to represent the company, both internally as the steward of PacBio’s EH&S program, and externally as a key contact representing PacBio in dealings with regulatory agencies and their inspectors; landlord-tenant matters involving hazardous materials permits and reporting; worker’s compensation insurance claim reporting; and, customer EH&S support for PacBio equipment and products. This is an exceptional career opportunity for a well-rounded top performer who can be a key contributor and team player in a high-energy growth environment.

The Manager will develop and implement all EH&S Programs and activities including written programs; training, auditing, and drills; industrial hygiene monitoring; risk assessments and ergonomic evaluations; requisite OSHA and hazardous materials permits and recordkeeping; incident investigations and worker’s compensation reporting and case management; hazardous waste management; and, serve as the company point of contact for all EH&S matters with agencies, inspectors, and as part of customer support and for due diligence documents.

Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and maintain the comprehensive PacBio EH&S Program, including: written programs; training, auditing, and drills; industrial hygiene monitoring; risk assessments and ergonomic evaluations; requisite OSHA and hazardous materials permits and recordkeeping; incident investigations; emergency response, and hazardous waste management.
• Serve as the Risk Control/Loss Manager for worker’s compensation reporting, case management, and recordkeeping. Work with Human Resources on overlap responsibilities related to loss control.
• Serve as the PacBio EH&S / Risk Manager contact for regulatory agencies, landlord hazardous materials matters; etc.
• Serve as the PacBio Chemical Hygiene Officer (CHO) and Laser Safety Officer (LSO).
• Interface with the Electrical Safety/ Regulatory Officer and staff on required UL-/FM- listings and FDA CDRH laser safety requirements for PacBio products and equipment.
• Conduct workplace ergonomic evaluations and assist with corrective actions including workstation modifications and equipment design criteria.
• Coordinate compliance and support needs with Operations (Facilities, Security, Finance, Purchasing, Materials Management, and Human Resources); Manufacturing; and, R&D functions.
• Participate as needed on research, manufacturing, and R&D core teams to ensure safety input and support on facility design, equipment design, etc.
• Set direction and get executive and operations buy-in for the overall EH&S Program
• Fulfill all applicable local, state and federal EH&S regulations, including OSHA, CUPA, DTSC, Fire Code, City hazardous materials permits, etc.
• Assist with the development of PacBio product Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs) and ensure filing of vendor MSDSs.
• Serve as the EH&S support contact for PacBio customers as it pertains to company products and due diligence documents/questionnaires.
• Serve as the Chair of both the PacBio Safety Committee and the Emergency Response Team.
• Prepare and maintain a budget for the EH&S Program, track costs, and seek new bids as needed.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• M.S./M.P.H. in Environmental and/or Occupational Health
• B.S. degree in science required. Prior non-safety work experience in a laboratory setting desirable for an understanding of lab operations, equipment, and the associated hazards and challenges of lab operations.
• Professional certification as a Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) through the American Board of Industrial Hygiene and/or a Certified Safety Professional (CSP) through the Board of Certified Safety Professionals.
• Desirable: membership in at least one professional safety organization; and, a respected and recognized EH&S professional in the Bay Area
• Required strength areas/competencies in chemical safety, laser safety, hazardous waste management, ergonomics, program development, and training. Some experience with electrical safety, biosafety, and medical waste desirable.
• Must serve as a technical resource on EH&S matters and have familiarity with State and local environmental and safety regulations, agencies, and permit requirements. Personal knowledge of actual inspectors a plus but not required.
• At least 10+ years experience in comprehensive EH&S practice in the biotech industry that includes employee training on multiple topics for different audiences.
• Knowledge of typical biotechnology company operations and organizational layouts.
• Strong leadership and management skills, as well as the ability to just pitch in with hands-on support when needed. Must know how to implement and utilize line management compliance with EH&S Program requirements; i.e., must command respect and cooperation.
• Demonstrated project management skills including managing multiple projects and priorities.
• Competency in training curriculum design and implementation including the use of on-line training tools.

General Skills:

• Proficiency using Microsoft Office applications.
• Must have a “can do” attitude and be flexible in a fast-paced start-up environment
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent public speaking and presentation skills
• High degree of organizational skills
• Able to work efficiently in a team oriented and interdisciplinary setting

Click here to apply online.

Occupational Safety & Health Specialist (5/7/10)

Location: Glenn Dale, MD

Incumbent develops and maintains an effective, system safety based, Environmental, Safety and Health program designed to continually improve and integrate with the National Aeronautical Navigation Services (AeroNav Services), AJW-37 mission requirements. Provides technical interpretation of the various environmental, safety and health standards associated with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA), National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and applies these standards to provide optimum protection for AeroNav Services employees and contractors. Serves as the focal point for the environmental, safety and health related issues within AeroNav Services and provides the necessary assistance and technical expertise in the development and operations of AeroNav Services Environmental, Safety and Health Programs. Conducts, analyzes and evaluates a variety of data in order to prepare reports, charts/graphs, status updates, or written analysis in support of Environmental, Safety and Health program responsibilities. Coordinates all general Environmental, Safety and Health services provided by the Aeronautical Center Safety Office via MOA, including implementation of the agency's annual inspection program, hoist inspection program, industrial hygiene surveys, employee safety shoe acquisitions, general and specific employee safety training, and protection eyewear program. Coordinates design reviews of proposed AeroNav Services facilities, projects, and programs for consistency with accepted engineering principles and practices affecting environmental, safety and health. Recommends technical changes as required and acts as official spokesperson for AeroNav Services environmental, safety and health program.

Click here for more information and to apply online.

Safety & Environmental Manager (4/23/10)

This opportunity is with a heavy industrial manufacturing plant north of San Francisco.

• This individual will design and direct Company safety and environmental programs and ensure a safe and environmentally compliant work place.
• Requirements include a BS Degree and 7+ years of Safety/Environmental experience in a heavy industrial manufacturing plant environment.
• Compensation is likely to be in the 80-100K range.

Contact:

Jeffrey Latterell
Latterell Technical Search
(507) 263-4841
jeffrey@latterell.com

Sr. Safety Engineer (4/7/10)

The Senior Safety Engineer position requires excellent judgment, professional and project management skills to conduct or assist with projects and tasks under the implementation responsibility of Mirant Safety and Health Department to achieve an injury free and regulatory compliant workplace. The Senior Safety Engineer is an integral part of Mirant's mission to achieve world class safety and health performance. Primary responsibilities include the direction and guidance of other safety professionals, coordinating programs relating to overall Safety and Health compliance, response actions, incident investigation and implementation of company Safety and Health management system and policies. These responsibilities require a working knowledge of the OSHA and other regulatory programs. Additionally, the position may require conducting, coordinating and/or assisting with the implementation of industrial hygiene studies and developing/implementing programs relating to overall safety and health. Duties will also include the preparation of site specific safety compliance training programs/modules, provide or work with the Training Coordinator to arrange for required safety training of station personnel, analysis of hazardous materials used or proposed for use at the site, inspections, and participation in accident investigations/root cause analysis of safety incidents, inspections, and audits, and filings under federal regulations. The Senior Safety Engineer may be required to act as liaison between company and regulatory agencies on safety and health matters and to prepare data, reports, and procedures for company use or submission to such agencies. Incumbents participate in the development and implementation of corrective measures associated with existing or potential safety performance and/or compliance issues. The Senior Safety Engineer will advise management on proposed and adopted Federal, State and local statues, regulations, policies and bylaws and other actions as they pertain to safety and health issues.
The Senior Safety Engineer performs these functions safely, without injury, reliably, efficiently, and in full compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures.

• Bachelors degree required with an emphasis in industrial safety, occupational safety/health, industrial hygiene or related field preferred
• Minimum of ten (10) years full-time safety experience in power generating operations, utility, chemical or related industry along with demonstrated experience coordinating the safety and health function for a large facility with industrial operations. Five (5) years experience accepted with CIH or CSP certification.
• Extensive working knowledge of OSHA regulations, NFPA standards or other applicable codes.
• Experience in dealing with regulatory agencies, safety and health professionals and legal representatives.
• Experience developing and implementing safety and health management systems, accident prevention techniques and self audits and evaluations
• Must be highly motivated and self-directed in order to achieve objectives without direct on-site supervision.
• Demonstrated leadership skill in the direction and guidance of reports and contractor personnel.
• Ability to perform effectively in a team environment and manage multiple projects/initiatives
• Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Must possess functional computer skills, specifically in Microsoft Office products such as Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Travel requirements will vary, with a minimum to other Mirant business unit facilities.

The candidate will be responsible for supporting Mirant's Safety and Health programs within the day-to-day facility operations with a focus on injury prevention and regulatory compliance through the following efforts:

• Support Mirant Corporate Safety and Health and local management in all aspects of directing power plant personnel to understand and achieve an injury free workplace with safety and health compliance.
• Provide guidance, direction and performance management for other direct report safety personnel.
• The demonstrated ability to motivate and influence all level of employees to plan and execute every task in a fashion where safety is the first consideration.
• Assist in the indoctrination of new employees or contractor personnel with safety rules and policies, specific hazards and the proper use of and care for personal protective equipment.
• Demonstrated expertise in the support of the facility management with interpretation and defining of overall safety and health compliance.
• Conduct internal safety and health audits and incremental inspections of the facility with feedback meetings and internal reports on findings to ensure conformance and compliance.
• Provide off-hours support in the event of an emergency or a facility event.
• Investigate causes of accidents and incidents then make recommendations to ensure the prevention of recurrences.
• Evaluate effectiveness of safety programs, design improvements and work with management to implement identified improvements.
• Evaluate, develop and deliver training programs to improve skills in the safety aspects of employees' jobs.
• Represent Mirant in appropriate safety and health forums, both inside and select outside of company forums.
• Compile, analyze and interpret statistical data related to near-misses, incidents, injuries and illnesses.
• Compile and submit or review reports as required in accordance with the regulatory requirements.

Mirant is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Send resumes to Tiffany Britton at tiffany.britton@mirant.com.

Safety Professional (3/25/10)

Job-Site Responsibilities:

• Knowledgeable in the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission’s Water System Improvement Program (WSIP) Construction “Safety Approach”.
• Require General Contractor’s (GC) to report safety performance and issues at weekly construction meetings.
• Advise and take action as necessary to correct any observed project safety hazards that pose an imminent danger to life or health.
• Maintain and enforce GC incident notification requirements associated with timely reporting of all project incidents and/or injuries.
• Maintain and enforce requirements for the GC to prepare and submit written Incident Investigation reports per the Safety Approach.
• Maintain and enforce the timely submission of GC Job Hazard Analysis reports, weekly safety audits, worker safety training documentation, OSHA safety permits, engineered shoring plans, crane inspection or any other WSIP safety documentation requirements.
• Notify the Corporate Safety Manager of all incidents and accidents.
• Other duties include, but not limited to:
  • Ensure that all Project Construction Management supervisory staff attend the WSIP Site-Specific Safety Orientation training.
  • Ensure that the Project CM staff and Project CM subcontractors understand and comply with the Safety Approach.
  • Ensure that all PPE is available and being used properly by Project CM employees and subcontractors.

Qualifications:

• 5 to 10 years Construction Safety & Health experience
• Bachelors Degree in Environmental, Safety & Health preferred
• ASP, CSP, CIH preferred, but not required
• OSHA Construction Industry Outreach Trainer preferred
• For a 4 to 5 year Project located in the San Francisco area

Contact David Emeigh at david.emeigh@rizzoassoc.com.

Safety Specialist 2 (3/17/10)

The Physics Division of LBNL has an exciting opportunity for an Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) professional to provide technical support and assistance to our scientific construction program in Daya Bay, China. The incumbent in this position will assist US and Chinese Safety Officers develop, recommend, and implement activities and solutions for monitoring and preventing chemical, physical and radiological hazards and diseases in the assigned work area; performs industrial safety activities and makes recommendations to address regulatory matters as well as control laboratory and workplace safety and health hazards, including injuries and illnesses. This position plays a key role by providing assistance to ensure compliance with Department Of Energy prescribed orders, applicable Chinese laws and regulations, and best EH&S management practices. This position reports directly to the Physics Division Project Manager and interfaces with US and Chinese Safety Officers.

Key responsibilities of this position include:

Under the guidance of the US and Chinese Safety Officers, conduct hazard assessments, monitor exposure levels, and perform field inspections in areas such as Chemical Hygiene, Ventilation, PPE, Confined Space, Emergency Response, and Electrical Safety in the underground research facility.

• Support team leaders in creating task plans, controls and documentation.
• Participate in the determination of relevant US and Chinese safety code requirements.
• Develop systems to track open issues and provide assistance in the resolution of issues.
• Identify hazards and develop controls and systems to reduce these hazards.
• Provide activity/project status reports, prepare accident reports, training course materials, and important statistics.
• Identify important trends and when necessary suggest improvements.

To be successful in this position you must have:

• Ability to speak, read and write English and Mandarin Chinese
• Willingness to relocate to a small town in southern coastal China for 2 years.
• Ph.D. and up to 1 year of directly related experience or M.S. and 1 to 3 years of directly related experience or B.S. and to 5 years of directly related experience.
• Experience with safety inspections, developing and providing technical advice, instructions.
• Demonstrated ability to assist and respond in a timely manner to tasks and requests
• Ability to meeting technical program goals and objectives.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills as well as ability to interact, professionally with all levels of the organization.
• Substantial experience with computers and electronic information systems.
• Experience and education in Occupational Safety or related fields is a plus.

Notes: This is a two-year term position.

To apply, go to http://jobs.lbl.gov/details.asp?jid=24158&p=1, click on the apply now link, and follow the on-line instructions to complete the application process. As part of the online application process, please submit a single attachment that includes your resume or CV. Please be sure to reference where you found out about the position.

Berkeley Lab is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer committed to the development of a diverse workforce.

Senior Industrial Hygienist (3/5/10)

Employer: Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold

Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc. is a leading international mining company with headquarters in Phoenix , Arizona . We operate large, long-lived, geographically diverse assets on four continents, with significant proven and probable reserves of copper, gold and molybdenum. As a core value, we pledge to continuously improve in meeting our commitment to work in the most safe, inclusive, environmentally and socially responsible manner practicable. Safety and health initiatives, both on and off the job, are a critically important investment in our employees.

We offer outstanding opportunities for individuals seeking a challenging, exciting and rewarding work environment for a company that supplies the world with metals that will sustain and expand economies and build infrastructure in developing nations. A world of opportunities is available to individuals who share in our commitments.

Under general supervision, identifies, reports and recommends corrective action for a wide variety of workplace environmental factors that may adversely impact employee safety and health, comfort and productivity at assigned site.

• Oversees or collects air, water, vapors, gases, and dust samples or other potentially toxic materials for analysis.
• Conducts detailed exposure assessments, analyses of operational procedures, facility design, equipment and materials, audits, and incident investigations.
• Develops and recommends appropriate controls for occupational health hazards.
• Collaborate with site management in complying with Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold, OSHA, MHSA and other regulations and standards.
• Maintains a current knowledge of Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold, OSHA, MHSA and other regulations and standards.
• May oversee and direct the efforts of project staff on assigned projects.
• Prepares appropriate reports and presentations for management.
• Performs other duties as required.

Qualifications:

• Education and/or experience equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Hygiene or closely related area.
• Five (5) years experience
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions.
• Knowledge of applicable federal, state and local laws, ordinances, statutes, regulations, rules, policies and procedures.
• Technical expertise in chemical analysis, equipment and processes.
• Ability to analyze information of considerable difficulty and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to perform sampling and chemical analysis.
• Ability to maintain inspection records.
• Ability to present a wide variety of training to diverse audiences.
• Ability to develop and maintain awareness of occupational hazards and safety precautions.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

If you are interested in this position, please use this link to apply:

http://www.fcx.com/careers/current.htm

ID 900737

Safety Director (3/5/10)

Central Marin Sanitation Agency (CMSA) is pleased to announce a job opening for the position of Safety Director.

CMSA is a regional wastewater agency located in San Rafael that serves residents and businesses in central Marin County. The city of San Rafael is located in beautiful Marin County across the Golden Gate Bridge, and minutes from San Francisco, the Pacific Ocean and the San Francisco Bay. Marin’s favorable climate is ideally suited for an endless array of outdoor activities and day trips to scenic locations such as the Napa/Sonoma wine country, the Point Reyes National Seashore and Muir Woods.

If you are in the mood for a change from San Rafael’s small-town environment, downtown San Francisco is only a short drive away and offers all the cultural and culinary amenities of an urban center.

The Safety Director is a position that has been formed through a collaborative agreement between independent Marin County wastewater agencies: Central Marin Sanitation Agency, Novato Sanitary District, Sewerage Agency of Southern Marin and Sausalito-Marin City Sanitary District. These agencies have a strong commitment to employee and workplace safety as well as a commitment to their communities and the environment. For specific information regarding each of these agencies please visit their respective websites.

The incumbent will receive general supervision from the General Manager of CMSA, the host agency through the agreement, but will be expected to interrelate effectively with General Managers and safety coordinators of the agencies in providing safety services and employee safety training.

The position will be responsible for administering, coordinating, and implementing a comprehensive safety and training program in the areas of occupational and environmental safety for each of the agencies noted above. The incumbent should have strong safety management and organization skills as well as the ability to communicate openly and effectively. Additionally, the individual hired will be expected to work independently, be a self starter, and serve as a strong advocate for safety.

The incumbent will have experience and skills to:

• Demonstrate a working knowledge of Federal, State, and local health and safety rules, regulations and related strategies.
• Conduct safety audits, inspections, and surveys to ensure compliance with occupational and environmental health and safety requirements.
• Consult with and advise agency managers and supervisors on safety policy and procedures as well as occupational and environmental safety issues.
• Develop and maintain employee training programs. Design and develop training materials.
• Develop, update, and/or manage site-specific safety programs, policies, procedures and monitor implementation.
• Establish and maintain accurate, current and complete safety and training records. Assist participating agencies with maintaining pertinent, well-organized safety files.
• Meet quarterly with the manager of each participating agency to review the status of the agency's safety programs.
• Perform other assignments and special projects as needed.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree (B.S. or B.A.) in occupational environmental health and safety, industrial hygiene, safety management, safety engineering, or in a related field from an accredited college or university.
• Candidates should possess four years of experience in a responsible charge of industrial safety programs and employee training.
• Extensive experience and knowledge in occupational and environmental health and safety may be considered for the educational requirements.
• Candidates who can demonstrate a successful history in the administration and implementation of an effective employee training program are highly desired.
• A Master’s Degree is desirable.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Valid California Class C driver's license
• Satisfactory driving record and continue to meet CSRMA driving standards. Failure to maintain these standards may result in loss of employment.
• Incident command System (ICS), HAZWOPER and other safety program training is desirable.

Compensation: The salary range for the Safety Director is $85,260--$103,644.

Benefits

• Retirement Programs: 2.7% at 55 in the Public Employee Retirement Systems (PERS). Agency pays full employee portion (8%).
• Health Insurance: Fully paid at the Kaiser family rate for employee and family. The agency annually funds a Medical After Retirement Account (MARA).
• Dental & Vision Insurance: Fully paid for employee and family.
• Life Insurance: Agency-paid $100,000.
• Car Allowance: $400 per month
• Vacation Leave: 80 hours (1-3 years service), 120 hours (3-7 years service), 160 hours (7+ years)
• Administrative Leave: 40 hours accrued as additional vacation time off.
• Sick Leave: Accrued at 8 hours per month.
• Holidays: 13 paid holidays.
• Safety Holidays: Employees are awarded 8 additional hours of time off for each 6-month period during which no lost time claim report is filed with the compensation carrier and no on-the-job injury resulting in lost time is incurred.

Recruitment Procedures: Applications must be received by April 5, 2010

To apply, candidates must submit a fully completed and signed CMSA agency application and resume to Central Marin Sanitation Agency, Attn: Safety Recruitment Committee, 1301 Andersen Drive, San Rafael, CA 94901. A detailed job description and application form can be downloaded from the CMSA website: www.cmsa.us.

After the final filing date of April 5, 2010, applications packets will be reviewed and all applicants will be screened based on the brochure and job description criteria to determine those who meet the minimum requirements for the position. Candidates who screen with the highest rankings will be included in the next step of the process. A committee of managers from the participating agencies will make the final decision regarding a candidate’s eligibility, and applicants meeting the minimum requirements are not guaranteed advancement in the process.

Only applicants who make the next step of the process will be notified by telephone regarding further participation in the selection process. Applicants travel costs are at the applicant’s expense. Applicants considered for appointment will be required to undergo a post-job offer, pre-employment medical examination including drug test and a thorough background investigation.

Safety Manager (2/26/10)

Constellation Wines US has an immediate opening for an experienced Safety Manager for the north coast wineries and vineyards. Wineries include Simi, Clos du Bois, Blackstone, and Dunnewood. Individual should have at least 5 years experience in occupational safety in beverage, wine, food processing or related industry with 3-4 years of supervision. Must be bi-lingual in Spanish and have working knowledge of Cal OSHA and Cal Ag regulations. This position will be based in the north coast Sonoma County.

Salary Information: We pay competitive salaries depending on experience and offer 401(k), profit sharing, tuition assistance, and stock purchase. Benefits include medical, dental, vision and life insurance.

Contact Information:

Ignacio Compeán
Constellation Wines US
Robert Mondavi Winery
fax: 707-968-2121
Email: Ignacio.compean@cwine.com

Director, Corporate Safety, Health & Environment (2/10/10)

The Director, Corporate Safety, Health and Environment provides direction, oversight and standardization of corporate environmental and safety and health programs. Provides leadership to the corporate safety, health and environmental management program. Identifies critical issues, develops corrective actions and acquires necessary resources. Assures that operational managers are informed of compliance needs, receives proper instructions and procedures and implements actions to active compliance. Oversees project management and budget control activities to assure objectives are timely achieved within limits. Directs staff/resources to develop, implement and assess corporate compliance programs. Assesses company activities and facilities to identify and quantify program needs. Maintains comprehensive knowledge of OSHA and EPA regulations. Establishes and implements corporate policy that achieves compliance in an efficient way. Develops and leads a staff of safety and environmental professionals to direct development, implementation and verification of compliance programs. Teams with corporate legal to defend company's interests in enforcement actions. Actively presents and protects the company's interests in emerging regulatory arenas. Participates in and leads, as appropriate, various industry groups (ATA, IATA, Chamber of Commerce, etc). in public rule making process. Works with and supports government affairs and state affairs lobbying on environmental issues. Identifies emerging issues of importance to the company, conceiving strategies to effect favorable modifications. Creates challenging operational safety and environmental MBOs to shape cultures which achieve the corporate vision. Identifies the linkages between key business objectives and safety/environmental initiatives. Establishes objectively measurable goals tied to continuous improvement strategies. Develops and implements reliable databases and reports performance to MBOs. Collaborates with operational executives to develop strategies to achieve MBOs. Collaborates with corporate financial planning to establish and administer proper funding of the liability account consistent with SEC liability disclosure requirements. Identifies and defends occupational safety and environmental compliance projects, corporate-wide, for capital funds. Oversees project implementation to assure compliance objectives. Develops both strategic and tactical plans that create a safety-conscious environment resulting in employee safety and well-being. The position is located in Atlanta, GA, USA, supporting a fortune 100 company with assets of over $45billion and revenue exceeding $22billion.

Job Qualifications: Extensive knowledge of industrial safety and health, FAA, OSHA and EPA compliance and regulations. Airline industry and international regulatory experience desirable. Working knowledge of dangerous goods, flight operations safety, ergonomics, risk management, and safety training. Awareness of flight and maintenance safety requirements. Strong budget, project management and negotiation skills. Bachelor's degree required. Master's or 10 yrs equivalent exp preferred. Exp with OSHA & EPA compliance & negotiation w/ regulators. Corporate level exp leading environmental health & safety programs. Proven record in injury reduction & multi -media environmental program mgmt. Experience managing all aspects of corporate level programs, including data base development & analysis, capital & expense budgeting, regulatory compliance, employee training, project management and leadership.

Please forward resumes and letters of interest to Kieran.Walsh@delta.com.

Regional Safety Manager (1/26/10)

A $1.6 B manufacturing and services company is seeking a strong safety professional to join their organization as Regional Safety Manager responsible for the company’s Western District which includes California, Washington, Oregon, Nevada, Arizona, and Hawaii with total field based employment in excess of 1400 Associates.

The Regional Safety Manager will report to the Head of Corporate Safety and work in partnership with regional management to implement programs and influence work force behaviors and working conditions to significantly reduce incidents and injuries, and promote an accident – free work environment.

Candidates for the position of Regional Safety Manager should possess an undergraduate degree with a minimum 10 plus years in business experience, including at least 6 years safety experience. Prior experience in construction or a service industry would be strongly preferred. Certification as a Certified Safety Professional would be a strong plus. Candidates should have
strong interpersonal, communication, and teambuilding skills; including superior influencing skills indicative of an ability to motivate and change behaviors over individuals for whom one does not have direct managerial or supervisory responsibility;

An attractive base salary in the range of $90/ 120K will be awarded to the successful candidate. In addition, the Regional Safety Manager will be eligible to participate in an annual management bonus program. The position can be based out of the San Francisco metro area. Given the size of the region, candidates should expect to travel at least 40 % of the time overnight to various regional offices.

Interested candidates should forward resumes to rick@boslandgray.com.

EHS Specialist (1/26/10)

Location: San Jose , CA
Minimum Experience: 1 yrs
Required Education: Bachelor of Science

This could be your ideal job if you have 1 - 3 years of experience in general EH&S, and are interested in the dynamic world of consulting. In this role you will be working either onsite at one of our clients as an extension of their EHS organization and/or work with a variety of teams and customers. Projects are very varied and can include:

• Industrial hygiene (IAQ, investigations, sampling, monitoring, assessments)
• Health and safety code compliance
• EHS/Occupational Health and Safety training
• EHS assessments/general program compliance audits
• Regulatory compliance o Occupational safety surveys/inspections
• Workstation ergonomic evaluations with support from other ergonomic staff
• Environmental issues (air, waste water, hazardous waste)
• EHS & ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 program development

Requirements:

• Ideally you will have 1 - 3 years of EHS experience with expertise in Industrial Hygiene. In addition, the following skills are important to be a successful consultant at EORM.
• Building effective working relationships with teams of consultant and clients in all areas
• Performing project management and internal customer management
• Interacting effectively with clients to identify EORM services
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to use mathematics (including basic algebra and statistics)
• Ability to gather and organize data from multiple sources
• Ability to plan and implement projects
• Support clients in Northern California, but may be required to travel to other areas occasionally.

EORM is a strategic Environmental, Health and Safety management consulting firm. We are experts in helping organizations create highly effective solutions that minimize risk, reduce operating costs, and leverage our client’s competitive advantage. Our clients include the nation’s leading industry leaders, including those in high technology, biotech, and manufacturing. EORM consultants represent the best of the best in EHS Management Consulting. As an EORM consultant, you have access to world-class clients and leaders in the EHS world. We encourage and support continuous learning and development so you can reach your career goals at EORM.

ONLY LOCAL CANDIDATES WILL BE CONSIDERED

How to apply: Go to the following link to apply http://eorm.com/about/careers-at-eorm/

Regional Sales - EHS Consulting (1/26/10)

Location: San Jose , CA
Minimum Experience: 7+ yrs
Required Education: Bachelor of Science
Benefits: Comprehensive Benefits Package

This senior level consultant will be instrumental in helping to grow our Northern California EHS Consulting business. This exciting position has both business development and technical consulting responsibilities, so we are looking for a unique individual who has both senior level technical EHS expertise, loves to sell and is great at it; and wants to be generously rewarded with an exceptional compensation package for meeting goals. You must have prior sales experience and a great network in Northern California.

Requirements: You will be responsible for developing and implementing various EHS programs and systems and mentoring other consultants. This position is also responsible for project management and client management. You should have expertise in one or more non-remediation based EHS technical area (e.g. Environmental Management Systems, Health & Safety, etc). This position draws heavily on your technical EHS and consultative sales skills to develop new business and maintain client relationships.

Key Responsibilities:

• Providing sales leadership, and making new and existing client sales
• Meeting sales objectives, maintaining sales plans and updating sales forecast and pipeline
• Generating leads, coordinating meetings and proposals, and conducting follow up to meet sales targets
• Developing and maintaining our Customer Relationship Management system to track leads and measure sales performance
• Proposal preparation, including estimating work scope and price, and presentation process and managing client relations to ensure complete satisfaction
• Maintaining a high profile externally and through membership/ attendance in life science industry functions, continually increasing contact base
• EHS project management and coordination of project teams including serving as a Client Steward (Account Manager) for key accounts
• Seen as a leader within EORM and outside EORM, as a result of your technical, industry nd competitive knowledge
• Provide senior level EHS support to a variety of life science/biotech customers
• Conduct occupational injury/illness reporting & investigation activities and tracking
• Conduct IAQ investigations and/or assessments
• Participate in recruitment efforts for region
• Mentor other consultants in sales and technical specialty areas

Other Skills/Abilities:

• Results driven and highly energetic
• Initiative for business development and client service
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Highly effective verbal and written communication plus senior level presentation and negotiation skills
• Self sufficient in current office applications (eg MS Office)

Education & Experience:

• Undergraduate degree in a science-related field is required. A MS in a science-related field or MBA is desirable.
• 7 + years of related experience including business development responsibility for a professional services firm, plus experience within life sciences.
• Highly organized and self motivated
• Critical thinking ability

How to apply: Go to the following link to apply http://eorm.com/about/careers-at-eorm/

Corporate Sustainability Services Practice Leader (1/26/10)

Location: San Jose , CA
Minimum Experience: 15 yrs
Required Education: MBA

EORM, a leading, national EHS and Sustainability Consulting firm is committed to growing our sustainability consulting business to new heights; we believe that these services will be one of the greatest drivers of the growth of our consulting business in the future. We have had excellent success growing this part of our business in the past several years, and want to take it to the next level. Position can be filled in either the Boston Area or in Northern or Southern California.

The successful candidate will:

• Transform our existing, early stage sustainability consulting practice into a world-class sustainability consulting business by identifying strategic market opportunities; and leading the company to expand into the best sustainability service areas and markets.
• Develop other EORM consultants to deliver sustainability consulting services and attracts other exceptional sustainability consultants. People want to and do follow you.
• Have a passion for and significant experience in one or more of the following corporate sustainability areas (strategy development, energy efficiency, climate change, supply chain management, social responsibility, LEED, LCA) as well as business development, and ready to take on the challenge of growing and developing a team to realize its full potential.
• Engage with key stakeholders at prospects and clients to influence and mold the behaviors of an organization.

Requirements:

• Strong sustainability consulting background with ability to create market presence. You must have a strong corporate network and a good story to tell of your successful sustainability program design and implementation. Some large organization (corporate) experience to ensure credibility with corporate execs.
• Equipped with corporate background, strong external networks and awareness of the current regulatory, political and business environment; will win hearts and minds as you integrate sustainability programs into a business.
• Well connected speaker, writer, blogger, LEADER in sustainability. A known entity. You are someone whose name will come up with lots of hits relative to sustainability if we Google you.
• Consulting experience/strong contacts/client base.
• Knowledge of environmental, health and safety (EHS)
• Education: BS or MS and MBA preferred
• Experience: 15 years of combined corporate and consulting background

How to apply: Go to the following link to apply http://eorm.com/about/careers-at-eorm/

Facilities Safety Manager (1/22/10)

Employer: Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
Req Number: 22937
Division: Facilities
Department: Department Office

The Facilities Division is looking for a Safety Manager who will function as the subject matter expert for the Facilities Division's Environment, Health and Safety (EH&S) Program. Responsibilities includes leading and managing the safety program; ensuring ES&H compliance and integrating these requirements into the day-to-day operational requirements for safe work; leading the ES&H assessment activities; managing safety audits (Walk-around Program) and supporting all levels of management and peer assessment activities.

NOTE: Resumes will not be accepted after February 19, 2010.

Essential Duties:

• Manage the Facilities Division's Safety Program, including supporting and advising on the optimal safety environment and best work practices and developing and delivering safety training in a broad range of applicable EH&S courses to ensure division-specific safety training is developed and implemented effectively.
• Function as subject matter expert for all division staff regarding the implementation and interpretation of ES&H policies, procedures and programs.
• Assist the Division in implementing and maintaining a proactive safety program that minimizes injuries and improve the performance of safety within the division. Assist Division management in mitigating safety issues/concerns and ensuring compliance with applicable regulations.
• Consult and coordinate with the EH&S Division on safety standards and best practices; lead the efforts in developing a partnership between the EH&S Division and line divisions. Partner with EH&S
• Division's Construction Safety group to ensure the Lab's needs for space are met with the highest safety performance.
• Promote a safety culture where everyone takes responsibility for their own safety and looks out for the safety of others as well. In conjunction with senior management, develop and deliver safety awareness activities to promote safety awareness, communication, safe work practices, and compliance.
• Supervise and manage staff and programs assigned to the office of the Safety Manager in compliance with all Laboratory requirements. Provide performance appraisal input to the Facilities Division Director. Department Heads, Managers and Supervisors on the safety performance of all members of management and any other division staff.
• Serve as Vice Chair for the Facilities Division Executive Safety Committee and Chair the Division Zero Accident Council (DZAC). Independently conduct, coordinate and facilitate accident, near-miss, and injury investigations for the division and participate in Lab-wide investigations based upon request by the EH&S Division and approval of the Division Director. Assess the adequacy of hazard controls through frequent inspections and monitoring of work activities. Apply expert knowledge of safety principles and understanding of assigned area's operational needs to provide recommendations for resolving complex problems and ensuring the timely closure of any assigned corrective actions.
• Manage the Facility Division's annual self assessment, including: participating in the development of objectives, training and leading assessment teams, writing and coordinating the approval of the annual assessment report, and ensuring that findings are entered into CATS and closed on schedule. Additionally, independently ensure the coordination and management of required safety documentation.
• May be called upon to lead or support Lab-wide initiatives to improve safety performance at the request of the Laboratory Director, Chief Operating Office, EH&S Director or other senior staff. All such requests will be coordinated through the Facilities Division Director.
• May participate in the Division Safety Coordinator Committee.

Required Qualifications:

• BS in Safety Engineering or a related field, 7+ years of directly relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Prior implementation of OSHA VPP or equivalent type of program.
• Demonstrated exceptional written and verbal communications skills to interact with all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated ability to apply a thorough understanding of OSHA and DOE safety regulations and standards to the unique requirements of the Facilities Division, including the unique requirements of construction safety.
• Ability to develop, assess, and maintain technical safety programs with minimal supervision including writing procedures, auditing, inspecting, training, and program management activities.
• Extensive experience in technical writing and in developing training materials is essential.
• Proven program management capability including the ability to lead or to participate on interdisciplinary teams under adverse conditions and with short lead times, budget restrictions, etc.
• Proven ability to build a consensus that supports desired actions.
• Demonstrated experience communicating and disseminating information to a wide variety of audiences, including experience in implementing safety awareness programs.
• Proficiency with standard business software, including word processing, presentation software, and spreadsheets.
• Requires extensive walking, climbing, working at heights, and working on construction sites which may have potential construction hazards.

Desired Qualifications:

• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) safety credential. (Should the successful candidate not have this credential, they will be required to commit in writing to obtain this credential within 12 months of employment.)
• Familiarity and experience working with the Department of Energy.

How To Apply

Click here to apply online and follow the online instructions to complete the application process. As part of the online application process, please submit a single attachment that includes both your resume or CV and a statement of your research interests. Please be sure to reference where you found out about the position.

Introduction to Berkeley Lab

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) is located in the San Francisco Bay Area on a 200-acre site in the hills above the University of California's Berkeley campus and is managed by the University of California for the U.S. Department of Energy. A leader in science and engineering research for 75 years, Berkeley Lab is the oldest of the U.S. Department of Energy's national laboratories. In addition to the intellectual and cultural advantages of being a member of the LBNL community, we offer employees in career and term appointments excellent terms and conditions of employment, outstanding health and welfare benefits, and programs for secure retirement that are considered to be among the finest.

About the Facilities Division: The Facilities Division provides a broad range of operations and support to the physical environment at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory including building, utility grounds maintenance; capital projects design and construction management; workspace planning; custodial services; transportation services and shipping and receiving.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Thank you for your interest in Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. Berkeley Lab is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer committed to the development of a diverse workforce.