National Safety Manager (11/19/08)

Vironex, the national leader in providing environmental field services to consultants is looking to enhance its safety performance with the addition of a National Safety Manager.

The qualified candidate will have the ability to enhance and develop safety initiatives to allow Vironex to not only lead our industry in safety performance but also eliminate any safety incidents in the field.

The qualified candidate will have a working knowledge of the safety issues involved with soil and groundwater sampling with Geoprobe or drill rigs, mixing and injection of in-situ chemicals including chemical oxidants. Mining, petrochemicals, and oil and gas experience helpful as well.

The candidate should have excellent communication and training skills to allow them work effectively with operations personnel.

This position will involve heavy travel during the first 6 months of program enhancement and implementation and 25% travel thereafter. Qualified candidates should contact Eliot Cooper, National Director Remediation Support Services at ecooper@vironex.com.

Safety Officer (11/19/08)

Sky Ridge Medical Center offers the latest in medical technology in a soothing, healing environment. Combine that with world-class services and the area's top healthcare professionals and you'll understand why Sky Ridge has become a model of care for the rest of the country. Sky Ridge Medical Center is a full-service, acute care hospital and medical campus that features beautifully appointed private patient rooms, a healing garden, business center for visitors and amenity suites, just to name a few.Our mission at Sky Ridge Medical Center is to provide our patients, their families and our community with extraordinary healthcare service; to ensure peace of mind through high quality, compassionate treatment; and to deliver care beyond their expectations. The Safety Officer develops, implements and monitors compliance with Safety, Industrial Hygiene and Environmental Health policies and procedures to ensure a safe work environment. Conducts inspections and handles emergency situations related to safety and environmental health. Knowledge of JCAHO, federal, state and local codes and regulations related to Safety and Environmental Health. Skilled in conducting investigations, analyzing findings and reporting. Skill in operating the following equipment: personal computer, telephone, fax machine, copy machine, calculator and industrial hygiene/safety monitoring devices. Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external customers using verbal and written skills.

Descriptions:

• Demonstrates critical thinking skills and decision-making ability in high-pressure situations.
• Plan, implements, coordinates and assesses the healthcare facility safety program.
• Develops and manages all safety aspects of the healthcare facility as well as outpatient centers including employee transportation, parking and security.
• Periodically conducts building and property reviews to detect code violations, hazards, and improper work practices and procedures.
• Assures compliance with policies of reporting service groups, strives to maintain and improve customer satisfaction and employee satisfaction.
• Monitors and manages hospital wide functions of Emergency Preparedness, Hazardous Materials, OSHA compliance, Safety and Security Management.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in management in a healthcare environment and Public Safety or Institutional Safety with an emphasis on prevention.
• Certified Safety Professional certification preferred.
• Technical or Associates degree required.
• Working knowledge of current laws and safety codes, including NFPA and JCAHO Environment of Care Standards is required.
• Working Knowledge of Emergency Preparedness, Hazardous Materials, OSHA compliance, Safety and Security Management is required.
• Capable Lifting more than 75 lbs. at any one time at any level.

Contact:

Jodi Evans
HR Coordinator
Sky Ridge Medical Center
10101 RidgeGate Pkwy
Lone Tree, CO 80124
720.225.1021 phone
720.225.1029 fax

Environmental Health & Safety Manager (11/10/08)

Environmental Health & Safety Manager is needed for a rapidly growing, profitable, digital printing company that prints large format billboards and have assembled one of the largest all-digital large format printing facilities in the country.

Well qualified candidate will be an experienced Environmental Health & Safety Manager, and will help implement environmental compliance programs for their manufacturing processes.

Requirements:

• Develop new programs and policies to ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local environmental and safety regulations.
• Responsible for filing of EPA, DOT, and OSHA reports as required.
• Develop measurable objectives for evaluating success of compliance and training programs.
• Identify and prioritize all environmental risks and develop appropriate control mechanisms.
• Oversee safety and workers’ compensation programs, accident investigations, and corrective action implementation.
• Partners with management to implement and conduct safety programs, training, and orientations.

Must-Have Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in safety, engineering, science or related field. Advanced degree in EHS training preferable.
• Certification in safety, industrial hygiene, or environmental management.
• Minimum 7-years of related experience.

Contact:

Tami Palmer
Manager- Direct Hire Division
Bolder Staffing
3303 30th Street
Boulder, CO 80301
Phone (303) 444-1445
Fax (303) 444-1645
Cell (303) 324-3704
www.bolderstaffing.com

Safety Coordinator (11/7/08)

Company Description: Fortune 150 Company and Leader in its field
Location: Jackson, Mississippi

Our client is seeking qualified applicants for the full-time position of Safety Coordinator. Reporting to the General Manager, this position will assist site Supervision with day-to day safety related activities, coordination of VPP initiatives, program administrative duties, organization and presentation of training and site inspection/auditing.

Qualifications:

• A complete knowledge of OSHA compliance and regulations; and worker’s compensation.
• Strong organization skills and ability to coordinate and organize multiple activities concurrently.
• Perform employee training on a range of topics within the occupational safety and health field.
• Ability to establish safety policies, maintain safety records, and work closely with plant safety focus teams.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and to handle multiple/detailed-oriented tasks, while remaining focused on overall goals and objectives within the Safety Office.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with ability to work with teammates from all organization levels.
• Must be a positive self-starting team member, with initiative and problem solving abilities.

Positive Attributes:

• Safety - Concerned for the work place safety of self and others; is knowledgeable of and consistently follows accepted safety practices.
• Communication - Effective expression of ideas or tasks to an individual or group. Clearly expresses ideas in word or writing and in good grammatical form.
• Teamwork – Communicates and works effectively with others in order to accomplish tasks and achieve the goals of the work group. Maintains focus on obtaining goals of the division.
• Judgment/Decision Making – Able to take action in solving problems while exhibiting good judgment and responsibility with a timely systematic approach to decision making.
• Initiative –Is a self-starter, looking for work that needs to be done and ways to improve. Energetic and motivating to others.

Education:

• A degree or certification in Occupational Safety or Industrial Hygiene or five (5) years experience comparable to related field
• Must possess certification as an Emergency Medical Technician.

If interested in this outstanding opportunity, please submit your resume by using the following link: http://www.maxhire.net/cp/?E55E6D361D43717B785319653A551F2604

Safety Group Leader (11/7/08)

Company Description: Fortune 150 Company and Leader in its field
Location: Meza, Arizona

Position Description:

• Solve problems and implements solutions to HSE related issues
• Interpret regulatory requirements, create, communicate and implement HSE programs to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and company policies and BMPs
• Act as point person for VPP programs and facility recertification
• Research, prepare and present reports to senior management
• Responsible for the employment, development, performance evaluation, counseling and discipline of assigned employees
• Represent the company to external sources (professional, and civic)
• Acts as liaison between the HSE Dept. and operations regarding HSE compliance.
• Review, critique, and provide recommendations and/or solutions for the health and safety aspects of new or modified products and/or processes.
• Develop and deliver both classroom and OJT HSE training.

Responsibilities:

• Responsibilities will include the following safety elements:
  • Industrial Hygiene
  • Process Safety Management
  • VPP implementation
  • Accident Investigations
  • Employee Involvement
  • Personnel Protective Equipment
  • Behavior Based Safety Program
  • Process Hazard Analysis
  • Health and Safety Training
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage, motivate, and direct personnel at all levels.
• Excellent communication skills both oral and written with good presentation skills.
• Able to operate PC based software programs and automated business systems.

Education and Experience:

• Requires technical Bachelor’s degree (engineering or science) OR relevant post degree training and experience plus highly advanced training and experience in specialty area.
• 8 - 10 years experience in safety engineering/compliance with expert level of knowledge.
• Prefer experience in manufacturing and/or chemical processing.
• Experience with PSM and OSHA’s VPP program is strongly preferred.
• CIH is also preferred.

If interested in this outstanding opportunity, please submit your resume by using the following link: http://www.maxhire.net/cp/?E55E6D361D43717B785319653A551F2604

Hygienist, Health & Safety (10/30/08)

Employer: Ball Corporation

Responsible for:

• Conducts health and safety assessments to evaluate plant compliance with regulatory and company programs

• Collects samples, using accepted procedures, and determines from evaluation of analytical results which areas need attention in order to reduce employee exposure or comply with regulatory benefits

• Prepares reports and makes recommendations to management of employee exposure based on sampling analysis and observations

• Conducts surveys at plant locations to determine noise levels and prepares reports explaining the noise survey results

• Makes noise reduction and employee hearing protection recommendations to management

• Maintains divisional industrial hygiene, regulatory compliance, and noise reports

• Develops and maintains a thorough knowledge of sampling techniques for a multitude of chemical substances

• Accompanies state and federal regulatory inspectors on health-related plant inspections or personal monitoring

Requirements:

• CIH – Certified Industrial Hygienist
• CSP – Certified Safety Personnel
• Broad training in a related field usually acquired through college level education
• Minimum of 2 years relevant experience in a manufacturing environment
• Functional understanding of the following areas: Health, safety, environmental compliance regulations, OSHA sampling procedures, and chemistry
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; must be able to communicate/present to upper level management
• Excellent time management skills
• Ability to complete tasks timely to accomplish overall goals and objectives
• Strong skills in Microsoft office products, especially in Excel and Access

Travel: This position requires on average 35% travel.

Click here to apply online.

Project Safety Manager (10/27/08)

The Weitz Company is seeking an experienced Project Safety Manager for a project in Vail, CO. This position functions as an expert resource to project teams for consistent implementation of company safety standards and programs, provides project-wide safety training, supports preconstruction safety planning, and performs jobsite safety auditing and incident investigating. In addition, this person will track and trend project safety performance (site safety inspection results, injury rates, safety violations, etc) and recommend corrective / preventative measures for project team implementation and assist the project team with enforcement of subcontractor safety programs, report workers compensation and general liability claims, ensure compliance with Federal, State, and Local safety regulations, and assist the business unit in completing new employee safety orientations. An industry related college degree and at least 5+ year's of construction safety experience in all facets of the project are preferred.

To submit your resume and salary requirements, please visit: www.weitz.com

The Weitz Company is a drug free working environment. EOE/AA

Environmental Health & Safety Coordinator (10/15/08)

Employer: Raytheon Polar Services

Seeking a unique adventure as well as employment? How would you like to be one of the few people on the planet to have the opportunity to live and work in Antarctica? Raytheon Polar Services is the primary contractor for the National Science Foundation’s (NSF) U.S. Antarctic Program. We are currently looking for an Environmental, Health & Safety Coordinator to deploy to the McMurdo or South Pole Antarctic research station on a contract basis from approximately October 2008 to February 2009.

We are looking for Primary and Alternate employees to fill all contract positions. The Primary is first in line for the position. The Alternate is next in line to deploy should the Primary be unable to meet deployment requirements.

Responsibilities: The Environmental, Health & Safety Coordinator develops and implements safety and health standards, criteria and guidelines, such as those issued by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), and all other applicable regulations.

Required Qualifications: Bachelor in chemistry, environmental, engineering, or equivalent health and safety related experience. At least two years experience in the field of industrial health and safety is required.

Additional Polar Info: All contract positions include competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package. For the time you are in Antarctica compensation also includes travel to and from the ice, room & board, and you are eligible for a performance-based bonus upon successful completion of your contract. FYI – Only authorized personnel are allowed on station and you need to remain on station for the duration of your contract except in case of emergency. Check out our website at www.rpsc.raytheon.com. All applicants must be able to provide proof of U.S. or New Zealand citizenship or permanent residency once employment is offered and pass strict physical, dental, and psychological (for winter-over positions) examinations in order to qualify for deployment. Offers of employment are also contingent upon ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check. Failure to meet these requirements may result in withdrawal of employment offer or other employment action. All employees must also comply with applicable safety, environment, health, and waste management policies and procedures.

If you like to live on the edge and are interested in this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity – go to www.RayJobs.com and apply today.

Raytheon is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, or Vietnam era, or other eligible veteran status, or any other protected factor.

Exploration & Production Safety Specialist (10/9/08)

Location: Colorado

Our client is searching for a highly qualified candidate to provide Safety and Health technical expertise and support to oil and gas exploration and production field locations in their western division operations in New Mexico, Colorado, Utah, and Wyoming.

Responsibilities include:

• Implement the contractor safety management program
• Prepare training and educational materials/presentations
• Inspect oil and gas production facilities, and compressor stations for compliance with OSHA, state and company rules, regulations, and guidelines.
• Participate in incident investigations of employees and contractors; determine root cause(s) and initiate corrective action.
• Manage all division incidents in the company database
• Provide guidance to both employees and contractors on behavioral issues and assist field operations on an ongoing basis.
• Assist with due diligence on property divestiture and acquisition activities.
  The successful candidate must be innovative, self motivated, capable of handling multiple projects, prioritize tasks on a daily basis, work effectively under pressure to meet deadlines and communicate effectively with all levels of the company. The successful candidate must project a strong professional image and provide demonstrable experience successfully working in a team atmosphere.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science degree in a science or engineering related discipline
• Minimum of 5 - 10 years of progressive applicable EH&S work related experience in the oil and gas exploration and production business.

Position requires at least 50% travel to locations in New Mexico, Colorado, Utah, and Wyoming.

Reply in Confidence to: manager1@jmnsearch.com

Safety Engineers (10/8/08)

Vestas Wind Systems is the largest manufacturer of wind turbines in the world. We are seeking 2 safety engineers for our new nacelles factory which opens in Brighton, Colorado in 2009. We pay 100% of the premium for medical, prescription, dental and vision insurance for employee and family. In addition, we pay 100% of employee premium for STD, LTD and life insurance. Four weeks of vacation per year.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Develops, implements, and evaluates programs and procedures to ensure personnel and facility safety.
• Monitors and controls company's safety standards in accordance with OSHA and state regulations.
• Develops and implements a program and system to track and evaluate worker injuries.
• Investigates industrial accidents to minimize recurrence and prepares accident reports.
• Examines plans and specifications for new machinery or equipment to determine if all safety precautions have been included.
• Determines amount of weight that can be safely placed on plant floor.
• Evaluates human activities working with new machinery and equipment to identify hazards.
• Tours plant to inspect fire and safety equipment, machinery, and facilities; to identify and correct potential hazards; and to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
• Determines requirements for safety clothing and devices, and designs, builds, and installs, or directs installation of, safety devices on machinery.
• Conducts or coordinates safety and first aid training to educate workers about safety policies, laws, and practices.
• Conducts air quality tests for presence of harmful gases and vapors.
• Provides training to new employees.

If interested, please email your resume to gahel@vestas.com.

EHS Manager (10/2/08)

EHS Manager for this plant of a Fortune 500 company located in the Loveland, CO area. The plant has approximately 400 employees (non-union) manufacturing instrumentation. The position reports to the Plant Manager and has no direct reports. The ideal candidate should have 5-10 years EHS experience in a manufacturing setting with strength in Safety and Health and a BS in Safety, Environmental Science or related.

For additional information please contact:

Paul Shrenker
413-267-4271
pshrenker@comcast.net