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Posted: March 11, 2013

Job Title:

Health & Safety Professional / ES&H Staff Engineer (P5/P7) (TB6828)

Job ID:

16346

Location:

Building 120

 

Regular/Temporary:

Regular

Brookhaven National Laboratory is a nonprofit research and development institution whose purpose is to advance ideas and knowledge through a multidisciplinary program of basic and applied research. The Safety & Health Services Division currently has a Staff Engineer / Engineer II full time position available. This position requires knowledge and skills to generate and promote a positive health and safety culture and represents a key role in controlling occupational risk at a U.S. Department of Energy national laboratory.

As a Safety Professional for the Safety & Health Services Division, the candidate will serve as a Safety and Health Representative to advocate and provide technical resources on matters of health and safety. Primary responsibilities include providing professional knowledge and expertise in the administration, support and implementation of health and safety programs to assure compliance with regulatory agency guidelines, consensus standards and institutional policies.

The workinvolves partnering with line management representatives, employees, senior staff and trade unions. Various venues include: laboratories (chemical, biological, physical, nanomaterials, etc.); construction sites; physical plant (infrastructure and maintenance) and large experimental equipment.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

·         Duties include: identification of job hazards, exposure evaluation and development of controls

·         Preparation of written training material and job procedures

·         Preparation and presentation of briefings, classes and seminars on health and safety topics

·         Consultation with others on compliance with Department of Energy, OSHA and national consensus standards and requirements;

·         Conducting health and safety inspections and tracking remedial efforts

·         Conducting project design reviews, work planning, construction/experimental reviews, fabrication and operations activity reviews.

This position requires use of equipment designed to inspect, test, monitor and measure safe levels of environmental and safety hazards. Work locations may include: chemical laboratory, research, clinical facilities; construction projects; roof work; and field conditions in or adjacent to chemical, radiological, biological and/or hazardous material work areas. The position may require working after hours or occasional weekends to respond to emergency or non-emergency situations.

As the Health and Safety Representative, the candidate will act as a technical resource to recommend and conduct: chemical hazard awareness for hazardous and flammable chemicals in laboratories and other areas, industrial hygiene monitoring for health and safety compliance (e.g., chemical, physical, biological and ergonomic stressors), and safety reviews of construction activities (e.g., fall protection, scaffolds, etc.).

The candidate must demonstrate ability to present ideas and concepts orally and in writing in a clear and concise manner to communicate technical information and interact with individuals with diverse backgrounds and levels of understanding including senior management, line workers, engineers, chemists and trade workers.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

·         Requires a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in occupational health, industrial hygiene, chemistry, industrial engineering, safety engineering, or a closely related field.

·         Candidates should have a minimum of three to seven years experience showing increasing independence in responsibility as a practicing health and safety professional in a research laboratory, pharmaceutical or industrial setting.

·         Professional experience must demonstrate the ability to effectively initiate and lead projects or programs with minimal supervision.

·         Knowledge of principles and practices of industrial and occupational safety/health programs

·         Pertinent local, state and federal laws, ordinances, rules and regulations

·         Principles and techniques of employee training; and report preparation and statistical analysis.

·         Candidate must demonstrate a broad knowledge in and familiarity with mechanical systems, including test equipment.

·         Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access)

·         Possession of a valid New York State driver’s license and satisfactory driving record is required.

·         Be qualified to submit for certification as: Associate in Risk Management, Associate Safety Professional, Certified Safety Professional, or Certified Industrial Hygienist.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

·         Master’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in occupational health, industrial hygiene, chemistry, industrial engineering, safety engineering, or a closely related field.

·         Specific experience in a Research and Development environment

·         A strong background in health and safety regulations and building codes

·         Working knowledge of Microsoft Project.

Environmental, Health, and Safety Requirements:

·         Candidate must be capable of climbing ladders and scaffolds to perform inspections and tests, and must be able to perform visual examinations of mechanical devices and test articles.

·         The employee frequently is required to stand; walk for extended periods; sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell.

·         The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

·         Specific vision abilities required by this job include color and close vision, distance vision, and depth perception.

·         Candidate will be required to wear respiratory protection, hearing protective devices, basic construction personal protective equipment and other safety equipment as well as operate a motor vehicle for travel onsite.

Successful candidate will be placed at the Staff Engineer P-5 or Engineer II P-7 level dependent upon depth and breadth of relevant knowledge and skills.

At Brookhaven National Laboratory we believe that a comprehensive employee benefits program is an important and meaningful part of the compensation employees receive. Our benefits program includes but is not limited to:

• Medical Plans

• Vacation

• Holidays

• Dental Plans

• Life Insurance

• 401(k) Plan

• Retirement Plan

• On site Child Development Center, Swimming Pool, Weight room Tennis Courts, and many other employee perks and benefits

We invite you to consider Brookhaven National Laboratory for employment. To be considered for this position, apply online at www.bnl.gov and click Jobs, then click Search Job List and apply to job #16346.

Brookhaven National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining a diverse workforce.

 

 

 

 

Posted: December 5, 2012

Creative Environment Solutions (CES) Corp. has been awarded multiple contracts, including post-hurricane NYC Rapid Repair, and we have many immediate job openings for Certified Asbestos Investigators (CAI), experienced Asbestos Inspectors and Project Monitors.

Creative Environment Solutions (CES) Corp. offers high pay for qualified individuals, comprehensive benefits packages, including 401K, health insurance options, retirement plan and profit sharing to all employees!  For immediate consideration, please forward your resume to jobs@CEScenter.com

Creative Environment Solutions (CES) Corp. is one of New York City’s renowned and respected Environmental and Safety Consultants servicing Real Estate, Hospitality, Commercial, Educational/Institutional and Public Sector clients. CES maintains teams of multi-faceted environmental professionals with extensive experience in the environmental and industrial hygiene fields. This collective wealth of knowledge and experience allows CES to provide a comprehensive approach to addressing any and all of our clients’ environmental, health and safety concerns in a professional manner while also taking into consideration the unique budgetary and time constraints of each project. Each project is addressed in the most efficient way utilizing state of the art work practices and keeping our clients’ interests as our number one priority: www.CEScenter.com

 

Posted: August 27, 2012

(2) Regional HSE Specialist Positions Available

Locations:   Chicago or St. Louis and Philadelphia or Toronto

Relocation:  Our client is only considering qualified candidates who are currently living within a comfortable commuting distance within the above mentioned areas.

Benefits:    Solid benefits and competitive compensation offered    

The role of a HSE Regional Specialist is vital to the success of the organization, achieving company goals and driving initiatives that result in best in class HSE performance.  A successful HSE Regional Specialist is required to have the following professional skills to ensure success:

Requirements:

• B.S. Degree in the field of Occupational Safety and Health or Environmental Services;

• 5+ years HSE experience at a multiple facility capacity; 60% regional travel is required.

• Basic understanding of OSHA, Environmental and Security regulations as they relate to the requirements of the chemical distribution and environmental services industry in the US and Canada; Perform all functions of the job with the highest level of compliance and integrity.

• Excellent communication skills (written, interpersonal, and intrapersonal);

• Strong problem solving skills;

• Prior experience in teaching and mentoring others.

Responsibilities for this position include:

Roll out HSE programs to respective facilities as directed by management; drive a culture of HSE ownership throughout all facility personnel; Conduct training, audits and inspections; support Responsible Care and Responsible Distribution initiatives; Mentor facility management teams to drive ownership, grow capabilities and ensure, understanding of HSE expectations; Support plants with the development of capital improvement needs, plans and justifications with HSE impact.

If this specific opportunity does not meet your current needs, please help me in fulfilling my client’s need by forwarding this on to someone who fits the description.  Thank you very much for your assistance in networking with me!  I look forward to my conversation with you and/or one of your colleagues!

Contact: Bethany Brevard, Professional Outlook, Inc.
“Professional Recruitment Since 1991”
Direct: 616.796.2280
Office: 616.738.9600

 

 

Posting: August 6, 2012

 

Job ID:

102255

1

Business Title:

Industrial Hygienist/Radiological Specialist

Civil Service Title:

ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF ANALYST (

Title Code No:

Level:

1002A

00

Proposed Salary Range:

$ 56,937.00 - $ 88,649.00 (Annual)

Work Location:

125 Worth Street, Nyc

Division/Work Unit:

Emerg. Preparedness & Response

Job Description

Administrative Staff Analyst-NM

The Bureau of Environmental Emergency Preparedness and Response (BEEPR) is one of the primary Environmental Health Division Bureaus responsible for addressing agency and citywide emergency preparedness, response, and mitigation aspects as relates to environmental public health and worker health and safety. Although BEEPR staff are not first responders, Bureau staff provide subject matter expertise to the Incident Commander and perform field response in level C personal protective equipment.

-Support development of various all hazard response plans, protocols, checklists and standard operating procedures (SOPs).

- Coordinate content and planning efforts between All Hazard Plans, Health and Safety Plans, Radiological Plans and Biological Plans (that include standard operating procedures, protocols and other written materials) within the Bureau.

- Write significant portions of each plan and provide technical content as well as plan organization and format.

- Assist in coordination of planning efforts with the Agency and with partner Agencies (NYPD, FDNY, DEP).

- Develop training, exercises, fact sheets and various risk communication materials.
- Work with agency leadership to identify gaps and resolve a wide variety of policy issues.
- Respond to all-hazards emergencies that may pose a hazard to public health and the environment and perform risk assessment and field monitoring, provide technical support, and coordinate incident health and safety planning (number of responses are limited but may occur during and after business hours.
-Interface with external agencies such as NYPD, FDNY, NYS DOH, regional Health Departments, EPA, DHS, CDC, etc.
-Represent DOHMH at local, regional and national meetings and workshops.
-Participate in the agency's Incident Command System
-May be assigned to on-call duty during non-emergency periods; and participate in other technical environment projects as needed.

Minimum Qual Requirements

1. A master's degree from an accredited college in economics, finance, accounting, business or public administration, human resources management, management science, operations research, organizational behavior, industrial psychology, statistics, personnel administration, labor relations, psychology, sociology, human resources development, political science, urban studies or a closely related field, and two years of satisfactory full-time professional experience in one or a combination of the following: working with the budget of a large public or private concern in budget administration, accounting, economic or financial administration, or fiscal or economic research; in management or methods analysis, operations research, organizational research or program evaluation; in personnel or public administration, recruitment, position classification, personnel relations, employee benefits, staff development, employment program planning/administration, labor market research, economic planning, social services program planning/evaluation, or fiscal management; or in a related area. 18 months of this experience must have been in an executive, managerial, administrative or supervisory capacity. Supervision must have included supervising staff performing professional work in the areas described above; or
2. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and four years of professional experience in the areas described in "1" above, including the 18 months of executive, managerial, administrative or supervisory experience, as described in "1" above.

Preferred Skills

Candidate will possess several years of experience in industrial hygiene/occupational safety and health and/or radiation health physics (or related fields), emergency planning and plan writing, all hazards response, excellent communication and writing skills and experience with group facilitation. Candidate will have a background in the following areas: emergency response planning and plan writing; environmental, chemical, biological and radiological planning and response; environmental sciences; industrial hygiene; public health; organizational decision making; and risk assessment.

Certified Industrial Hygienist or Certified Health Physicist preferred.

SPECIAL NOTE:
Incumbent should be available to respond to emergencies on a 24/7 basis and may be asked to work overtime and/or alternate shifts, weekends, holidays, and variable hours if necessary. Ability to wear Level C personal protective equipment.

Must have a valid New York State driver's license and be able to travel to various locations in New York City, New York State, and to other states if necessary.

To Apply

Apply online with a cover letter to https://a127-jobs.nyc.gov/.  In the Job ID search bar, enter: job ID number 102255.

We appreciate the interest and thank all applicants who apply, but only those candidates under consideration will be contacted.

Work Location

125 Worth Street, NYC

Residency Requirement

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

POSTING DATE:

POST UNTIL:

06/18/2012

 

 

Posted: August 3, 2012

Health and Safety Inspectors

TRC is accepting applications for three full time Health and Safety (H&S) Inspector positions in connection with demolition projects in New Jersey, Queens and Nassau County.  The role of this position is to work under the direction of a senior safety person at an assigned location to reduce accident and incident potential on behalf of TRC’s clients. 

Person will be responsible for providing on-site safety oversight on construction/demolition projects.  Work will include ensuring compliance with the health and safety contract requirements, health and safety plans, Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), and Client safety programs, policies and procedures.  The H&S Inspector will be responsible for ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal codes, rules, and regulations including fire, safety, demolition, and building. 

Candidates should have 5+ years experience as a health and safety inspector in the construction industry (high-rise and industrial building demolition experience a plus).  Candidates must have a valid driver’s license and pass a drug test.  Credentials such as a Certified Safety Professional (CSP), or equivalent, are a plus.  Candidate must be able to work independently and at remote locations for extended periods.   Candidates for the project in NYC should be NYC Certified Site Safety Manager trained.  Candidates must have practical working knowledge of fall protection and crane safety.  OSHA 30 Hour certification preferred.  Applicant must have as a minimum a bachelor’s degree.

Interested candidates should e-mail their resumes to jspringston@trcsolutions.com. 

 

Posted: July 2, 2012

Columbia University EH&S has a position available for an experienced Industrial Hygienist.  Interested candidates should click the link below and then the “Search Open Positions” button and type “Industrial Hygienist” in the job title field for access to the position description and application instructions… https://jobs.columbia.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/frameset/Frameset.jsp?time=1340293289807

 

Posted: June 13, 2012

Environmental Investigator/Case Manager

Leading NYC-based environmental consulting and contracting company needs well-organized, hard-working team player with master's degree in science, engineering, or industrial hygiene (high GPA) and with excellent communications and computer skills for challenging and interesting position. Responsibilities include conducting indoor air quality/environmental inspections, on-site sampling, report and proposal preparation, contracting management, research, and participating in public health initiatives. Some hands-on carpentry/plumbing/electrical/ HVAC skills helpful. Excellent short term advancement potential. Recent grads welcome. Applicant must meet the education requirements. Resumes must be accompanied by cover letter.

  • Location: NYC
  • Compensation: $60,000 - $70,000 plus excellent benefits
  • Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster.
  • Please, no phone calls about this job!
  • Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests.

Microecologies Inc
1829 Madison Ave
New York, NY 10035
212-755-3265
microecologies@gmail.com

 

 

Posted: March 6, 2012

NYU Langone Medical Center (NYULMC) is expanding its Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) division and recruiting professionals to support its vision of becoming a world-class academic medical center. The Medical Center provides a unique environment to practice health and safety because of the diversity of operations, which include three hospitals, several hundred research labs, doctors’ offices, out-patient clinics, and major demolition and construction projects.

The EH&S division of NYULMC manages a broad spectrum of programs and projects including asbestos, biosafety, bulk storage tanks, chemical safety, construction safety, ergonomics, fire safety, hazard communication, hazard surveillance, hazardous waste, hearing conservation, indoor air quality, industrial hygiene, respiratory protection, and spill response. All positions require the ability to wear and work in Level C personal protective equipment and to be on-call on a rotating basis to respond to off-hours emergency situations.

As an NYULMC employee, you'll enjoy a competitive benefits package, health and welfare insurance options, generous vacation days and an attractive retirement plan.

EH&S Assistant
Primary function: 1) Assist in managing assigned health and safety programs. 2) Provide support for health and safety programs managed by others within the department.
Minimum Qualifications: An Associate’s degree in occupational health and safety, fire safety, engineering or other applicable discipline (Bachelor’s degree preferred). A basic knowledge of regulatory requirements and technical issues. Ability to learn to manage existing health and safety programs, projects and tasks. Good organizational, written and verbal communication skills. Good fact finding skills. Basic problem solving and conflict resolution skills. Basic ability to use word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, and database computer programs. Basic ability to understand and interpret data.

EH&S Specialist, Senior EH&S Specialist
Primary function: 1) Manage assigned health and safety programs. 2) Provide support for health and safety programs managed by others within the department.
Minimum qualifications (salary commensurate with education and experience). A Bachelor's degree in occupational health and safety, fire safety, engineering or other applicable discipline (Master’s degree required for Senior position). A minimum of 2 years relevant experience (5 years required for Senior position). Knowledge of regulatory requirements and technical issues. Ability to assume responsibility for managing existing health and safety programs, projects and tasks. Ability to manage a heavy workload. Good organizational, written and verbal communication skills. Good fact finding skills. Problem solving and conflict resolution skills. Basic ability to use word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, and database computer programs. Ability to understand and interpret data. Training experience preferred. Experience with asbestos abatement and/or construction safety is a plus.

To apply, email a resume and cover letter to isabel.goldberg@nyumc.org

 

Posted: February 21, 2012
Environmental Scientist - Asbestos Project Monitor

 

 

 

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