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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
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
Sr. Safety Management Consultant (8/3/10)
Location: North Bend or Eugene, Oregon
You’ve probably heard all about Eugene, Oregon. But have you ever thought about
living on the spectacular southern Oregon coast? In North Bend, a world-class golf course, white water rafting, hiking, amazing fishing, fabulous beaches, and stunning views are almost literally right outside your back door. If you have (and even if you haven’t), this unique opportunity at SAIF Corporation will appeal to you.
At SAIF, all of our divisions work side by side to support the company’s vision to make Oregon the safest place to work and its mission to set the industry standards for affordability, innovation, and service quality. We have nearly 50,000 business customers in Oregon and they come in all shapes and sizes, from school districts to lumber mills to commercial fisheries. And they need your help.
Our safety management team serves as expert advisors who help businesses manage workplace health risks so their employees can work safely. They provide proactive and innovative consultation and intervention services to employers who have relatively complex workplace safety needs. They also help businesses create a clear vision of a “high-performance safety culture,” and then work side by side with them to achieve it.
You will work predominantly with policyholders located on the Oregon coast, including the cities of North Bend and Florence, and Coos and Curry counties, but you will serve Lane County as well. You could choose to work out of either the Eugene or North Bend offices, but must be willing to frequently travel to both locations.
Recommended Qualifications:
- Seven years of increasingly responsible health and safety management or loss control experience, or a bachelor’s degree in safety, risk management, or a closely related field plus three years of experience
- Comprehensive knowledge of workplace safety, loss control theory and practices, exposures, risk assessment, corrective actions, OSHA regulations, and behavior-based safety approaches
- Analytical, problem-solving, consulting, negotiation, influencing, and presentation skills
- High school graduation or equivalent
- A CSP, ARM, or CIH designation is preferred.
- Experience providing loss control or safety management services in a workers’ compensation or other insurance environment is preferred.
Other combinations of education and experience demonstrating the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the work may be considered.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Our senior safety management consultant
- Analyzes injury trends and other data; targets policyholders for receipt of workplace safety and health services; and visits policyholders to evaluate loss control processes and exposures
- Determines how to most effectively and efficiently deliver workplace safety and health services to a large number of accounts
- Utilizes and implements behavior-based safety approaches and a wide range of safety management programs to reduce injuries in the workplace
- Develops and communicates detailed written reports and action plans to help policyholders control accidents and incidents
- Designs, delivers, and facilitates workplace safety and health training to customers in a wide variety of industries and work settings
- Provides OR-OSHA Division One services to policyholders
Working Conditions:
- You must have a valid driver’s license and a good driving record, or the ability to arrange transportation to and from various work locations.
- You must be able to lift and carry equipment weighing up to fifty (50) pounds from the office to the car and from the car to designated locations at indoor and outdoor work sites.
- Work is frequently performed in an office environment, with occasional exposure to the elements, moderate to high noise levels, and other health hazards, such as dusts, mists, fumes, vapors, heat, cold, and biologic agents.
- This job requires frequent sitting, standing, driving, walking, reaching, handling, fingering, talking, hearing, and near acuity. Climbing stairs, bending, stooping, crouching, kneeling, and far acuity also occur occasionally in the job.
- You must be able to work irregular hours as necessary and travel overnight based on business needs. You may be required to travel frequently.
Visit our web site at www.saif.com/careers to apply online and learn more about SAIF. To receive consideration, please submit your SAIF Application for Employment and resume as soon as possible. We want your application to count, so be sure it’s complete and that you submit all the required materials. This recruitment will close at 5:00 p.m. on Monday August 16, 2010.
SAIF Corporation is Oregon’s not-for-profit, state-chartered workers’ compensation insurance company. SAIF has been doing business for over 95 years and is the leading workers’ compensation insurance provider in Oregon. Oregon Business Magazine recently named SAIF the sixth-best large nonprofit to work for in Oregon. SAIF is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity in its workplace.
Safety Engineer (7/20/10)
Guidance International is currently recruiting for a Safety Engineer for a Metals Recycling Business in the Federal Way, WA . This person will have a proactive approach in achieving the shared purpose and goals of the company by sharing ideas for process improvements. Responsibilities will include implementing safety programs for all assigned locations; develop culture that is proactively engaging in anticipate and preventing hazardous condensation; complaince training and management of behaviors to prevent injuries and/or illnesses in the workplace.
Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree required. Two to three years of experience required. Knowledge, skills, abilities to execute local, state, and federal Health and Safety laws and other government compliance regulations. Valid driver's license. Knowledge and experience in collecting, managing and analyzing various data and trends in health & safety behavior and compliance. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite required. Regional travel may be required.
If you or someone you may know are interested please forward resume to gaden@guidanceinternational.com.
Small Business Inspectors (7/8/10)
Visual Insurance Solution is an inspection service company that will be outsourcing small business inspections throughout the country. We are expecting to write more business in the Southern Oregon area and are looking for independent contractors to handle the inspections for us. We will pay between $55 and $65 per inspection depending on experience and quality of work. Once you are at the risk, the survey should only take .5 hours (1/2 hour). Entering the information into our website and downloading the pictures should take another .5 hours (1/2 hour) on average. We are looking for coverage throughout the state so feel free to pass this information along to any one you might know in the state of Oregon that is looking to make some extra money. Please note that this is part time work.
If you are interested, please contact John Hildebrand by email at johnh@visualinsurance.net.
Environmental, Health & Safety Manager (5/25/10)
Employer: Oregon Resources Corporation - Coos Bay, OR
Summary: Responsible for organizational and plant workforce health and safety; ensure environmental regulations are met while supporting overall quality and production objectives.
Essential Functions:
- Establish and direct all environmental and safety programs and/or training related to the location; ensuring that activities are in compliance with applicable regulations.
- Organize, integrate and measure the results within the facility in meeting Environmental, Health & Safety objectives. Conduct monthly inspections of facility and prepare report for Management. Complete weekly and monthly reports based on information received from operations.
- Perform Environmental Studies including mining and reclamation planning, surface water discharge, noise analysis and visual studies. Maintain records and complete all required reporting to the Regulatory Agencies. Complete quarterly Environmental Liability Exposure reports. Develop or arrange training for supervisors in order to meet Due Diligence requirements.
- Serve as liaison with Federal, State and Local regulators. Completing or overseeing completion of all required reports, certifications and recertification’s. Accompany operating staff to represent the plant at regulatory hearings, legal actions and legislative meetings.
- Manage and coordinate corrective actions required to address safety and environmental issues.
- Conduct accountability audits and annual Safety Audits and assist in External Audits. Assist Operations in Accident Investigations and Root Cause Analysis. Participate in Accident Investigation with potential for Loss of Life.
- Review new construction, equipment, vendors and processes for environmental and safety compliance.
- Establish and maintain effective work and communication relationships within departments, ensuring that efficient day to day operational decisions can be achieved.
- Provide guidance and counsel to site management on applicable programs and practices.
- Serve as the plant Facility Security Officer.
- Maintain current knowledge of all Health and Safety regulations and Environmental regulations and legislation.
Additional Functions:
- Support community relations issues, with directions from Plant Manager and Corporate staff.
- Assist to develop and maintain site plans and plant floor plans.
- Assist to develop and update emergency response plans as required.
- Other duties as required in the development of Safety and Environmental programs.
Knowledge and Skill Requirements:
- BS in environmental, health and safety or technical related fields or equivalent experience.
- Extensive knowledge of MSHA/OSHA regulations and practices. Instructor’s card from MSHA preferred.
- Professional certifications in the areas of Safety/Risk Management and Environmental/Regulatory Compliance are strongly desired.
- Working knowledge of Worker’s Compensation and Claims Management.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills; excellent organizational skills; strong technical writing and computer skills and significant experience in team building and facilitating groups required. Proficient in Microsoft office, including Word, Excel and Powerpoint.
Working Conditions: Work is mostly performed in an office or plant setting. Occasionally work will be performed in an outdoor setting. Frequently lifts, carries or otherwise moves and positions objects weighing up to 25 pounds during the training of and monitoring of safety programs. Typically bends, stops and crouches on a regular basis during the training of and monitoring of safety programs.
Contact:
Dan Smith
Chief Operating Officer
Oregon Resources Corporation
Phone: 541-266-0875
Email: dsmith@oregonresources.net
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