Inland Northwest Chapter of the American Society of Safety Engineers

Industrial Hygienist 3 (6/28/10)

Washington State University’s Department of Environmental Health and Safety has an opening for a Safety and Health Professional (listed as an Industrial Hygienist 3) located at the Pullman, Washington campus.

This position is responsible for developing and coordinating implementation of safety and health programs and conducting safety and industrial hygiene evaluations. General duties include evaluating work practices and equipment, investigating accidents, recommending hazard controls, and developing and conducting training. This position is primarily assigned to Housing and Dining Maintenance Services.

Minimum Qualifications: A Bachelor's degree involving major study in occupational safety and/or health, industrial hygiene, chemistry, physics, chemical, mechanical OR sanitary engineering, environmental science, nursing, medicine, biology, OR related field AND Three years of experience as an industrial hygienist; OR equivalent education/experience.

Location: Washington State University, Pullman, Washington. Washington State University is approximately eighty miles south of Spokane and seven miles west of Moscow, Idaho, home of the University of Idaho. WSU serves approximately 18,000 students. The surrounding area largely consists of agricultural and forested lands. Recreational opportunities abound in the nearby mountains and the Snake/Clearwater River system.

Apply online at https://www.wsujobs.com. The position is listed as an Industrial Hygienist 3. The position is open until July 6, 2010. Questions about the position may be directed to Ed Havey (509-335-5311; havey@wsu.edu).

WSU is an EEO/AA Employer

Industrial Hygienist 2 (4/1/10)

Salary Range: $42,588 to $55,836 DOE.

Office of Research Assurances Department at Washington State University – Pullman, WA is seeking a full time Industrial Hygienist 2. Responsibilities include: field and laboratory investigations of facilities and hazardous material shipments, equipment, and environment to assess occupational hygiene hazards. Position conducts evaluations of work places to assess existing and potential occupational health hazards.

Requirements of this position includes a Bachelor's degree involving major study in occupational safety and/or health, industrial hygiene, chemistry, physics, chemical, mechanical OR sanitary engineering, environmental science, nursing, medicine, biology OR related field AND One year of experience as an industrial hygienist, safety AND health manager, safety AND health consultant, OR as a chemist OR engineer working on environmental health OR air sanitation problems; OR equivalent education/experience. Applicant must possess a valid driver's license.

Preferred Qualifications: two years of experience as an industrial hygienist, safety and health manager, safety and health consultant, or as a chemist or engineer working on environmental health or air sanitation problems. Prior experience working in higher education setting is preferred.

To apply, visit www.wsujobs.com. WSU is an EO/AA Educator and Employer.

Safety & Wellness Administrator (1/20/10)

Come join our team! Great opportunity for a dynamic individual to manage and develop a strong safety program for a social service/retail organization operating in MT, WY, UT and ID. We truly value the health and safety of each individual associated with us. We seek out employees who share our corporate vision to maintain safe working environments while providing high quality service to our clients and retail customers. If you want a rewarding career promoting safety and wellness in a safety-driven organization, we encourage you to consider Easter Seals Goodwill Northern Rocky Mountain.

General safety responsibilities include:

Identifying safety risks, injury trends, training needs and equipment needs and recommends ways to effectively address them.
Ensuring each department has an effective safety & wellness programs.
Monitoring mandatory health and safety training and arranges for or provides the training according to the schedule.
Company-wide compliance with OSHA, state and federal health and safety regulations.
Implementing and ensures compliance with effective safety and loss control programs including tracking supervisors' performance of safety duties.
Working with senior management to ensure compliance with C.A.R.F. health and safety standards.
Ensuring all centers have up to date Emergency Preparedness Plans and Evacuation Plans and up-to-date MSDS books.

Workers' Compensation:

Maintaining Workers' Compensation records, tracking progress on all Work Comp claims and filing all required government reports relative to Workers' Comp. claims.
Ensuring all work related injuries requiring outside medical treatment are followed by a drug test.
Following-up on all Workers' Comp. claims, including retraining, investigations and early-return-to-work.
Liaison to ESGW's Workers' Comp. carriers and other agents.

Wellness Program:

Developing ongoing wellness activities.

At least three years experience in managing a workplace safety program. Extensive knowledge of safety best practices and laws and Worker Compensation procedures required. Excellent oral, written, and computer communication skill. Extensive travel. Experience with CARF accreditation a plus. Excellent salary and benefits.

Send resume to John Martin, 1465 South Vinnell Way, Boise, ID 83709, or JohnM@esgw.org. EOE.

Construction Safety & Health Professional (1/19/10)

Fowler General Construction & Project Support Services is seeking an experienced and knowledgeable CONSTRUCTION SAFETY & HEALTH PROFESSIONAL. We are located in Richland WA.

Job Duties & Required Qualifications: Responsible for preparing Job Hazard Analysis, conducting regular job site and work area inspections, review and approve critical lifts, verify calculations and load charts, provide field oversight for crane activities, review lock and tag, confined spaces, fall protection, excavation, and trenching activities prior to performance, ensure contractor compliance, develop and implement program policies and procedures, conduct employee safety trainings, conduct accident investigations, participate in Safety committee activities, and participate in emergency response activities.

Experience & Qualifications: Bachelor of Arts/Science degree with 6 years safety-related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Must have working knowledge of OSHA 29 CFR 1926, and WISHA. Good interpersonal skills are required to interface with numerous organizations. Qualification as a Certified Health and Safety Technician (CHST), or Certified Safety Professional (CSP) is highly desirable. Must be able to meet badging requirements for a nuclear site.

Qualified candidates should email their resume, including salary requirements, professional references, and date available to start work to janh@fowlerconstruction.org. Fowler General Construction & Project Support Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Site Safety Health Officer (1/4/10)

International Bridge Corporations-HQ (Guam) is currently seeking candidates to fill the position of Level-4 Site Safety Health Officer.

A minimum of 10 years of safety work, with at least 5 years of experience on Wharf's or piers
Completion of a 30 hour OSHA construction safety class or equivalent within the last 5 years
An average of at least 24 hours of formal safety training each year for the past 5 years

IBC will offer competitive compensation based on experience.

Please forward resumes to kgrote@intbridgecorp.com. IBC is an EEO employer.

Site Safety & Health Professional (1/4/10)

This position will require the person to relocate for a temporary assignment to Orofino, Idaho, starting January 4 and continuing on for ~6-8 weeks. The title of the position is the “site safety and health officer” and requires a minimum of three years safety work on similar projects, a 30-hour OSHA construction safety class or equivalent, and be qualified as a competent person, as needed (e.g., fall protection). The job duties are presented in the attached file.

Contact:

Mr. Dale Ermshler
Project Manager
Crane Technologies Group, Inc.
1954 Rochester Industrial Drive
Rochester Hills, MI 48309
(248) 652-8700
(248) 388-3670 (mobile)
Dale@CraneTechnologies.com

Industrial Chemical Hygienist (10/29/09)

The Industrial Chemical Hygienist reviews, evaluates, and analyzes work environments and designs programs and procedures to control, eliminate, and prevent injury caused by chemical, physical, and biological agents.

Essential Responsibilities:

Collaborate with department heads to institute control and remedial measures for hazardous and potentially hazardous conditions or equipment.
Conduct chemical and API safety training and education programs, and demonstrate the use of facility controls and protective equipment.
Monitor workplace environments, chemical processes, equipment, and practices to ensure compliance with safety standards and government regulations.
Perform sampling/testing to assure compliance of occupational exposure limits for chemicals and Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients based on facility controls and protective equipment.
Investigate chemical related accidents to identify causes and to determine how such accidents might be prevented in the future.
Investigate health-related complaints, and inspect facilities to ensure that they comply with public health legislation and regulations.
Investigate the adequacy of ventilation, exhaust equipment, lighting, and other conditions that could affect employee health, comfort, or performance.
Maintain inventories of hazardous materials and hazardous wastes, using waste tracking systems to ensure that materials are handled properly.
Order suspension of activities that pose threats to workers' health and safety.
Perform laboratory analysis and physical inspections of samples in order to detect disease or to assess purity or cleanliness.
Prepare hazardous, radioactive, and mixed waste samples for transportation and storage by treating, compacting, packaging, and labeling them.
Recommend measures to help protect workers from potentially hazardous work methods, processes, or materials.
Maintain state-of-the-art knowledge base of the industrial hygiene methods, issues and solutions.

Qualifications:

Master’s Degree in a scientific-related field with 1 year experience, or a Bachelor’s degree in a scientific-related field with 5 years of related experience.
Working knowledge of various computer programs such as Word and Excel.
Experience must be with industrial hygiene and methods representative of the equipment/methods used at this facility, such as knowledge of chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods.
Ability to communicate the findings and results effectively in both written and oral form.
Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
The ability to pro-actively identify problematic processes from batch records and verbal communications and to work with the departments involved to facilitate solutions.
Ability to work with others in a team setting as both a leader and a member
Lift 25 lbs. Vision corrected to 20/30. Manual dexterity required. Contact with allergens and chemicals. There may be occasional travel requiring overnight stay
Ability to work within restricted time frames.

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Safety Specialist (6/2/09)

Company: Union Telephone Company, Mountain View, WY
Relevant Work Experience: 2+ to 5 Years
Education Level: Bachelor's Degree
Career Level: Experienced (Non-Manager)
Salary: $41,000.00 - 52,000.00 USD /year. Company paid benefits, no state income tax, 401k matched plus company profit sharing, relocation assistance, vacation, sick, holiday, temporary housing

Job Overview: Conducts safety education programs that align with and support safe working conditions. Assists in the design, development, implementation and continuous improvement of the company’s comprehensive safety and health programs.

Duties include the following (but are not limited to):

Serves as a model for safe work behaviors and demonstrates safety leadership and commitment.
Develops and conducts safety training classes for all departments. Training topics will include certification for fall protection and tower climbing and proper operation of fleet vehicles.
Ensures and monitors training effectiveness through review of audit reports or feedback from Safety Manager, Human Resources, company leaders, and employees.
Conducts facility and field operation inspections and investigations.
Generates or suggests alternatives and improvements for safety programs and procedures.
Develops, implements and maintains databases for tracking training and safety related information.

Essential Qualifications: Ability to interpret and apply OSHA, NFPA, DOT, ANSI and MSHA standards and regulations and train OSHA 10-Hour and/or 30-Hour course for construction or general industry. Maintains confidentiality.

To perform this job successfully, an individual should be proficient in PowerPoint, desktop publishing software, Internet software; Inventory software; Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software.

Must have:

Valid Driver's license
Good Driving Record - 3 years
Fall Protection teaching experience
Remote Site Training
OSHA 10 and 30 required
Past experience in developing unique training programs and materials from industry standards/regulations
Ability to travel 25% to 50% of time and be away from home for extended periods of time.

Education/Training/Certifications: Bachelor’s degree (B. A.) or equivalent combination of education/training and work experience in a related safety field.

Company Profile: Family-owned and operated since 1914, Union Telephone/Union Wireless is a fast growing, full service telecommunications company that continues to successfully operate in the Rocky Mountains. This stable, profitable company offers qualified individuals the opportunity to contribute their expertise to create, develop, and enhance technology that delivers premier products and services. Unprecedented customer demand for our wireless services and products has created an environment of constant growth and challenge that offers many new opportunities.

Our corporate office in southwestern Wyoming is nestled in a valley at the base of the Uinta Mountain Range. Our benefits, career offerings, wage, and comfortable work environment compliment the region’s variety of outdoor activities. Working with Union Telephone employees within our 4-State footprint known for safe and friendly communities offers a pleasing work/life balance. The Company values employees' diverse backgrounds and takes family obligations seriously. Earning a reputation among customers and within the telecommunications industry as a quality provider of telephony services, Union Telephone's operating principles are grounded in high integrity work practices and stable business history.

Union's benefit plan includes company-paid coverage for both employee and employee dependents from a nationally recognized medical provider and include dental, term life, disability, and a 401k retirement Plan with company-matched contributions plus additional company contributions. This package is topped off with an annual bonus based on company performance. Relocation assistance is available and vacation, sick, and holidays are included. For more information about our company or to apply online, access http://www.unionwireless.com/.