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        Ken Beutler, CIH
        email: kbeutler -at- dtsc.ca.gov

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Certified Industrial Hygienist Opening

IHI Environmental has an immediate opening for a Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) in our Wheat Ridge, Colorado office. Certification as a CIH is required for this position and a Certified Safety Professional (CSP) is desirable, but not required. The candidate will perform a variety of health and safety services that will include the following:

• Exposure Monitoring
• Construction Site Safety & Health
• Hazardous Materials Consulting
• Accident/Near Miss Investigations
• OSHA/Regulatory Compliance
• Workplace Hazard Control
• Job Hazard Analysis
• Industrial Hygiene Surveys
• Ventilation Evaluation
• Chemical, Physical, and Biological Evaluation
• Health and Safety Training

Qualifications: The required skills for this position include the ability to conduct full-scope project management, prepare technical and cost proposals, supervise field staff, maintain and develop client relations, prepare final reports, and communicate effectively.

IHI Environmental is an employee-owned industrial hygiene, occupational safety, and environmental consulting firm with over 28 years of experience. Our company is an equal opportunity employer that offers a flexible small business setting with a large company reputation and a benefits package that includes:

• Medical insurance w/ low cost-share
• Life & disability insurance fully paid
• Employee & family EAP program
• Three weeks paid vacation
• 10 paid holidays
• Paid sick leave
• /paternity Leave
• 401(K) plan for salaried employees eligible from first day of work
• Pension and ESOP plans after initial eligibility period
• Bonuses as profitability allows
• Employee participation in company governance/ownership encouraged

Please send a cover letter and resume to:

Paul Robbins
robbins@ihi-env.com
3000 Youngfield Street, Suite 105
Wheat Ridge, Colorado  80215
Fax: (303) 989-2716

For more information, please visit: www.ihi-env.com

Posted 12/2/08

Job Announcement - Northern California Household Exposure Study

We are looking for someone to work part-time on the Northern California Household Exposure study, a community-based participatory research collaborative between Silent Spring Institute, a Massachusetts-based non-profit research organization specializing in links between the environment and women’s health; UC Berkeley (Department of Environmental Science, Policy and Management and the School of Public Health); Communities for a Better Environment, an environmental justice advocacy organization based in the San Francisco Bay Area; and Brown University (Center for Environmental Studies and the Department of Sociology). The candidate would work in the field in Richmond and at UC Berkeley.

The Northern California Household Exposure Study entails exposure assessment of air and dust for pollutants from industrial emissions, transportation sources, and consumer products inside and outside homes. Non-smoking residents from the Liberty and Atchison Village neighborhoods in Richmond and from Bolinas CA were recruited to participate in the study, which includes a total of 50 homes. Researchers collected air and dust samples from each home and from outdoor areas nearby and tested these samples for over 150 analytes, including endocrine disrupting compounds, as well as particulates, metals, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), ammonia, sulfates, and other pollutants originating from nearby industries, mobile sources, and consumer products.

This job requires someone to collect and compile Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know data from local fire departments near our study community in Richmond on incidental chemical releases during the period of June-November 2005 when our air sampling occurred. The position will also entail conducting background research on reporting requirements for industrial facilities under EPCRA. Some familiarity with organic and inorganic chemistry and/or toxicology is highly desirable. Candidate should have familiarity with data entry and storage programs such as Microsoft Excel and/or Microsoft Access. The candidate will need a laptop computer and car to get to Richmond sites and to extract data from different locations.

Interested applicants should contact Dr. Rachel Morello-Frosch at rmf@nature.berkeley.edu or 510-643-6358. The job will commence as soon as the candidate is able to begin work on this project.

Posted 11/25/08

Health & Safety Officer

San Francisco Public Utilities Commission

City & County of San Francisco
Public Utilities Commission
Class 5177
 Safety Officer

The SFPUC is anticipating a vacancy for the Health and Safety Program at Moccasin, CA. The Safety Officer will develop and maintain a comprehensive health and safety program for Hetch Hetchy Water and Power, a division of the SFPUC. To view job announcement and specific requirements, visit www.jobaps.com/sf and click on Class 5177, Safety Officer. Annual salary range is approximately $100,906 - $122,642.

May close at any time. Interested applicants please submit resume to Carolyn Jones at cjones@sfwater.org as soon as possible.

Posted 11/9/08

Environment, Health and Safety Manager - Boeing

Position Description
Manage and integrate the activities of the Environmental, Health and Safety staff of Boeing Portland, including planning and implementing the environmental, occupational health and safety programs / processes, remediation, evaluation of chemical processing operations and support functions and monitoring site conditions for changes as required. Develop strategic plans, develop policy and procedures, set goals and objectives, coordinate and develop tactics to achieve the goals. Lead diverse teams to achieve success in supporting the plans, integrate EHS goals into site wide processes, establish and monitor metrics to track performance to the plans, and develop corrective action plans as required to bring systems into alignment with the site programs and procedures. Review and lead development of input to Corporate, Group and Divisional programs, incorporate those programs into site plans and participate in refinement as necessary for success. Establish partnerships and relationships with all levels internally and represent the site and Boeing to local regulatory and environmental activist groups as required, establishing relationships based on Boeing values with outside groups per procedure. In managing personnel, coach, counsel, mentor and provide developmental opportunities and assignments to enhance employee performance and maintain accountability. In managing the business, establish budgets forecast resource needs, obtain personnel, request facilities and tools to meet operating requirements and manage work to the planned budget. Assure EHS systems are efficient, effective at enhancing compliance, safety of personnel and protection of the environment and communicate a vision of continual improvement, functional excellence and accountability for our success.

Competencies

Building Organizational Talent

Determines and advises own team and other K level managers on the mix and level of capability required by the business to support current and future objectives; assesses the key strengths and development opportunities of own and other groups. Consistently and proactively identifies developmental assignments and the potential learning within the assignment; consistently and proactively matches assignments with individual developmental opportunities. Provides high visibility to individuals with potential; offers challenging managerial assignments that build confidence and credibility; provides such individuals with a personal vision for this future. Collaborates with other K level managers in aligning support systems, accountabilities, and incentives, which ensure a learning environment. Proactively supports and advocates deserving individuals; actively pursues appropriate recognition, rewards, and resources for strong performers; when necessary, defends strong performers, even in the face of challenges; collaborates with other K level managers in establishing organizational systems to encourage talented individuals to remain within the organization; addresses individuals' needs for flexibility within the organizational structure; provides a clear career path for talented individuals that provides challenge and career satisfaction

Decision Making

Consistently and proactively recognizes a wide range of issues, problems, or opportunities in own work group, across the organization and with external customers; determines whether action is needed; consistently identifies the need for and collects information to better understand issues, problems, and opportunities; integrates complex information from a variety of sources; detects trends, associations, and cause-effect relationships; creates relevant options for addressing problems/opportunities and achieving desired outcomes; consistently formulates clear decision criteria; evaluates options by considering implications and consequences; chooses an effective option; consistently implements decisions or initiates action within a reasonable time; consistently includes fellow K level managers and employees across the organization in the decision-making process as warranted to obtain good information, make the most appropriate decisions, and ensure buy-in and understanding of the resulting decisions.

Establish Strategic Direction

Identifies/recognizes the need for additional information and obtains it by clearly describing what needs to be known and the means to obtain it. Asks relevant and specific questions of fellow K level managers, internal employees and customers to verify facts and obtain additional information. Organizes qualitative information and data to identify/explain trends, problems, and their causes; compares, contrasts, and combines information to identify underlying issues. Sees associations between seemingly independent problems or events to recognize trends, problems, and possible cause-effect relationships. Organizes and manipulates quantitative data to identify/explain trends and problems and their causes; generates options to achieve a long-range goal or vision; develops decision criteria considering relevant factors (e.g., cost, benefits, risks, timing, buy-in, and organizational goals and values) and the decision's impact on employees, the company, and customers; considers the opportunities and risks associated with various options; selects the course of action with the highest probability of success. Analyzes short-term and tactical goals which support long-range objectives; develops timelines based on these goals. Identifies the critical tasks and resources (including people) necessary to achieve the desired objectives; takes action to ensure superior execution.

Systems Thinking

Evaluates job structures and processes on how well they contribute to work group objective(s); identifies non-value-adding components and barriers. Engages direct reports and fellow K level managers in evaluation of options for change, and encouraging buy-in. Carefully makes appropriate changes to job/role structures and processes by developing accountability metrics, communicating effectively, providing avenues for new skill development for self and others, and integrating with related systems or processes. Uses accurate measurement systems to monitor the implementation and make adjustments as warranted.

Ethical Leadership Technical

Understands and promotes Boeing ethical principles within workgroup. Discusses ethical issues with employees and completes training; encourages employees to openly discuss ethical concerns. Ensures own behavior, direct reports and processes adhere to ethics principles. Recognizes and addresses unethical behavior through established processes

Boeing Knowledge

Complete knowledge of Boeing's organizations, processes, program plans, policies and procedures, and products required to effectively perform functional responsibilities of the occupation. Provides specific guidance to exempt team members to ensure effective performance.

SHEA Management Programs

Uses complete knowledge of SHEA principles, applicable Company, legal and regulatory requirements and associated data to effectively manage SHEA programs of limited risk and/or complexity. Ensures effective use of enterprise-wide SHEA information systems and procedures.

Applied SHEA Knowledge

Detailed knowledge of environmental engineering principles, occupational health and safety sciences and/or chemical process safety (e.g., chemistry, radiation physics, toxicology, industrial hygiene, environmental permitting, environmental remediation, etc.) to effectively perform functional responsibilities of the occupation. Provides specific guidance to team members to ensure effective performance.

Risk Management System

Uses knowledge of risk management systems, principles, processes and tools. Ability to determine and manage implementation of necessary and cost effective risk mitigation measures in area of functional or organizational responsibility

Other Job related information
The preferred candidate will have a solid background in EHS including environmental program management that encompasses compliance, self assessment, understanding of Environmental Management Systems and experience in an aerospace manufacturing environment. Basic knowledge of Safety and Industrial Hygiene fundamentals required and direct experience safety program management is preferred. Team leadership, high ethical standards, goal orientation and process focus are essential for success. Experience with Lean manufacturing, Root Cause Analysis and chemical risk management programs is helpful. Demonstrate all Boeing leadership attributes: charts the course, sets high expectations, inspires others, finds a way, lives the Boeing values and delivers results.

Requisition closes on 11-5-08

Send resume to Steve Hulka at steven.c.hulka@boeing.com

Posted 10/23/08

Industrial Hygiene Specialist

University of California, Irvine

Job Number 2008-0832 - $58,262 - $80,000 Hiring Range

Responsibilities:

• We are seeking a qualified and innovative Industrial Hygiene Specialist to join a progressive campus Environmental Health and Safety Program. Under direction from the Senior Manager, Occupational Health and Safety, the Industrial Hygiene Specialist will support and implement campus wide policies and procedures to assure compliance with federal, state and local requirements for University Health and Safety Programs. This individual will collaborate with campus faculty and staff in the efficient and integrated delivery of Health and Safety services to the campus community.
• Responsibilities include implementation of the Injury and Illness Prevention Safety program for non-academic areas. This includes Safety on Site training, coaching of work unit representatives, and preparing metrics and executive reports. Conduct injury and illness investigations and reports.
• This professional will provide project management skills to lead and manage cross-functional teams focused on complex health and safety issues. For example, project manage studies that evaluate health impacts of new energy saving technologies to ensure employee safety is not compromised. Focus on balancing safety needs while evaluating "smart lab" controls in support of campus sustainability initiatives.
• Key duties include conducting exposure assessments and monitoring. This includes assisting the Chemical Hygiene Officer with animal research protocol reviews that involve hazardous chemicals, conducting chemical and noise exposure assessments and monitoring, preparing exposure assessment reports with recommended corrective actions, and hearing conservation program development. This individual will also schedule and conduct independent laboratory safety surveys and other work area inspections to identify and evaluate a wide variety of potential chemical hazards in the work place. Incumbent will also respond to campus emergencies involving potentially hazardous materials.

Qualifications:
Minimum of 4 years direct experience in the field. A Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, or other health-related field. Knowledge and experience applying laboratory safety and industrial hygiene principles and standards to the university environment. Knowledge of Cal-OSHA Standards and Sustainability Initiatives. Skilled in project management and training. Ability to interact effectively with faculty and staff using effective written and oral communication skills. Ability to work collaboratively in a team setting and to act as a project manager on large, complex projects. Knowledge of Power Point, Excel, and database or project management programs. Certified Industrial Hygienist desired.

Note: Background check of final candidate required.

Closing Date:
Review of resumes will begin October 15, 2008 and continue until filled. To apply: Apply online at www.hr.uci.edu or email resume and cover letter to jobs@uci.edu (Job # 2008-0832 on subject line) or mail to: University of California, Irvine, Human Resources, 111 Theory, Suite 200, Irvine, CA 92697-4600 Attn: Job #2008-0832.

Posted 10/3/08

Environmental Health and Safety Manager

A company in the Seattle area

Need an Environmental Health and Safety Manager with extensive industrial waste water experience

The company is the largest independent manufacturer of its kind in North America - and among the leaders in the World. They have approximately 4,000 employees and over one million square feet of manufacturing space across 11 facilities. This particular plant has about 415 employees. The EHS manager reports directly to the General Manager and the EHS team reports to the manager.

The position commands an extremely competitive salary, and the company offers world class benefits. Relocation assistance will be provided for the right candidate.

DUTIES:

• Has a working knowledge of health, safety and environmental laws and regulations, and remains current in these areas.
• Develops and maintains compliance with health and safety programs such as:
  -new process risk assessment and job hazards assessment
  -OSHA hazard communication (employee right-to-know)
  -physical and chemical exposure control programs (noise, ionizing and non-ionizing radiation, chemical exposure monitoring)
  -personal protective equipment
  -ergonomics
  -confined space
  -respiratory protection
  -indoor air quality
  -electrical safety
  -fire protection
• Leads all emergency response activities at the site. This includes the development and maintenance of plans, and the organization of training, for chemical emergencies, medical emergencies, fire, and severe weather.
• Leads investigation of employee accidents/incidents and environmental incidents. Ensures determination of root cause and development and implementation of prevention measures.
• Manages the workers' compensation program. Manages a strong return-to-work program. Ensures accurate completion of OSHA 300 log.
• Manages occupationally related medical evaluation programs.
• Responsible for all environmental permits including air emissions, wastewater discharge, storm water, and hazardous waste.
• Coordinates the solid waste management programs including all hazardous and non-hazardous wastes and recyclables. Audits all areas of the facility to ensure compliance with these programs.
• Responsible for development and maintenance of waste minimization / pollution prevention programs.
• In an accurate and timely manner, ensures completion of environmental reports such as industrial wastewater discharge, Community Right-to-Know (Tier II and Form R reports), spill incidents, pollution prevention.
• Ensures proper operation of wastewater treatment systems.
• Evaluates new processes and projects for their health, safety and environmental impact.
• Acts as primary interface with workers compensation and fire and risk management insurance companies.
• Responsible for developing and maintaining health, safety and environmental training for site personnel as necessary.
• Acts as a representative of the company with health, safety, and environmental regulatory authorities.
• Keeps facility management informed of al health, safety, and environmental issues and significant changes in regulations.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of a four year college degree in related field (e.g. occupational health and safety, risk management, chemical or environmental engineering, or physical sciences)
• At least four years of experience in health, safety, and environmental programs is required.
• Must have experience in negotiation with governmental agencies.
• Experience in printed circuit board industry or chemical industry is preferred.
• Primarily 1st shift, but weekend and off-shift work will be required.

For more information about Propel Search Group, please go to www.propelsearchgroup.com.

Contact Mary Fisher at mary@propelsearchgroup.com

Posted 9/10/08

Associate Safety & Environmental Engineer

NEC Electronics America, Inc., Roseville, California

A place where cutting edge technology combines with a solid intellectual force to form the global NEC network - a workplace in which you can take pride. Nowhere will you find a career opportunity in an area that has so much to offer.

Our state-of-the-art manufacturing facility, located in Roseville, California is one of the largest semiconductor manufacturing facilities in North America. Set on an impressive 75 acres, this facility achieves outstanding production yields and quality standards that are among the highest in the industry.

We have the following opening in our Roseville, CA Manufacturing Facility. We invite you to be part of our team!

DUTIES:

• Evaluate and assist Site safety and environmental regulatory compliance activities.
• Develop specifications to ensure compliance with new and existing safety and environmental regulatory requirements.
• Monitor hazardous materials usage, storage and disposal.
• Monitor hazardous waste storage and disposal.
• Perform industrial hygiene and environmental sampling.
• Conduct accident/illness investigations.
• Perform environmental inspections of chemical/gas storage areas, waste storage areas, waste treatment facilities, etc.
• Inspect equipment and review process specifications for compliance with applicable federal, state and local regulatory agencies.
• Devise modifications to new and existing equipment and processes to improve safety and environmental conditions.
• Monitor and assist safety and environmental consultants with compliance activities.
• Develop and conduct Safety and Environmental training.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• B.S. in Environmental Science, Safety Engineering, or Industrial Hygiene, or the equivalent in education and directly related experience.
• 0-2 years experience as S & E Engineer.
• Internship in Safety/Environmental Engineer function within manufacturing or Semiconductor industry preferred.
• Well-developed problem solving, communication, troubleshooting, and computer skills. Must be able to effectively work independently and as a team member.

Contact Gus Ballis at gus.ballis@am.necel.com

Posted 9/2/08

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