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Safety Engineer (7/29/10)

Meet the new Merck. A stronger pipeline. More products to help people in more ways. More passionate than ever about what matters to our customers. Merck and Schering-Plough are now one company. We recently merged to create a stronger, more diverse and more truly global company. This not only benefits our company and our shareholders, but it also benefits the millions of people around the world who rely on our products and expect us to continue to deliver exceptional value. Our ability to excel depends on the integrity, knowledge, imagination, skill, diversity and teamwork of people like you. To this end, we strive to create an environment of mutual respect, encouragement and teamwork.

Safety Engineer - Under the supervision of a Team Leader, the incumbent provides hands on, in the field, technical and administrative safety support to all levels of management at the Stonewall site (Manufacturing and Support Services Operations). Reviews operations, facilities equipment and procedures to assure conformance to recognized internal and external safety regulations, standards, policies, procedures and guidelines. Participates in identification of hazards through inspections, audits, and hazard analyses. Incumbent will provide support and/or guidance to Elkton site customers in other technical elements of Process Safety Management, high risk work activities, industrial hygiene, and safety documentation. Additionally the incumbent may have involvement in project safety checklist reviews and pre-startup safety reviews/walk-through. accident/incident investigations, and perform other duties as assigned.

Bachelor's degree required. Concentrations in occupational safety and health highly preferred. Ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of hands on, in the field safety experience. Having or working towards CSP certification is desirable, as well as general awareness of environmental issues. Must be a self starter with good inter-personal skills. Must be able to demonstrate flexibility and ability to work in a customer service focused, cross-functional team environment. Good written and verbal communication skills and good analytical abilities and computer skills are essential. Leadership competencies are also essential e.g. collaboration and ability to work in teams, communicating powerfully and prolifically, motivating others, demonstrating ownership, accountability and innovation.

Our employees are the key to our company's success. We demonstrate our commitment to our employees by offering a competitive and valuable rewards program. Merck's benefits are designed to support the wide range of goals, needs and lifestyles of our employees, and many of the people that matter the most in their lives.

To be considered for this position, please visit our career site at www.merck.com/careers to create a profile and submit your resume for requisition # ENV000158. Merck is an equal opportunity employer, M/F/D/V - proudly embracing diversity in all of its manifestations.

Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully: Merck is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Merck via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of Merck. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Merck as a result of the referral or through other means.

Safety Coordinator (7/22/10)

Location: Raleigh, NC
Travel: As Required

A large Michigan-based mechanical contracting company has an opening for a branch safety coordinator position.

Requirements:

BS degree in safety or related field or sufficient construction background with related safety certifications
At least 5 years in Safety, EHS or related field
CPR/First Aid/AED and OSHA 30 for construction supervisor trainer a plus
Knowledge of piping systems and project management activities helpful

Key Functions:

Conduct all aspects of construction safety program for branch office under direct supervision of corporate safety director
Cradle to grave (from bid through commissioning) interaction with construction process to maintain safe work environment
Communicate safety related information to all levels of employees
Involvement with worker’s compensation issues
Conduct inspections, audits and data collection to provide management timely reports of program implementation
Direct safety recognition programs for supervisors and employees
Other duties as required at branch level

Please send resume with salary requirements to dennisquinn@johnegreen.com.

EHS/Q – Facilities Engineer (7/12/10)

Education: BS Engineering
Years Related Work Experience: 5-10 years
Primary Responsibilities: Quality, Environment, Health and Safety Specialist

Looking for an experienced professional to lead its Quality activities as well as lead the EH&S activities for the our clients facility located in Wendell, NC. This position will report directly to the Vice President of T&D Service Solutions.

Responsibilities:

Manage all Environmental, Health and Safety related activities for the Wendell Facility
Coordinate all safety related certifications and periodic inspections/maintenance of facility equipment
Assess, refine and manage facility hazardous material handling processes
Ensure ship shipping department and field service teams are shipping hazardous materials in compliance with DOT regulations
Coordinate facility evacuation processes and drills
Ensure all required Safety equipment is available with up to date certifications and in use where applicable by all facility employees and visitors
Coordinate facility emergency preparedness processes & procedures
Coordinate and manage all training activities for the facility around EH&S standards and practices
Coordinate as necessary with facility manager, CBRE, to ensure safety needs of the building are met by the facility owner
Develop quality standards and practices for the T&D Service Solutions Business Unit.
Lead the ISO 9001 certification process for T&D Service Solutions BU
Coordinate and manage all quality related activities for T&D Service NA in coordination where necessary with T&D Service Global in Nuremberg, Germany.

Required Skills in Priority:

Familiarity with government regulations and standards in the area of EH&S
At least 5-8 years experience in Environmental, Health and Safety management
BS in Engineering

If interested, please contact Mike Diamond, Sr Recruiter at CDI Talent Management. He can be reached at michael.diamond@cdicorp.com or 216.416.8912.

SH&E Professional (6/21/10)

Lubrication Systems Company is in need of a S/H/E person who has no less than 5 years experience in the oil and gas industry for a one year contract.

For more information, contact:

Kathy Hoyle, SPHR
HR Specialist
Lubrication Systems Company
713-464-6266 X164

EHS Manager (6/21/10)

International Paper is searching for an EHS Manager position that will be based in Savannah, GA.

Ideal candidate profile:

2-6 years of hands-on experience in EHS. *Note: this is a junior-mid level role
Engineering-focused background/education and/or mechanical aptitude and knowledge
Leadership ability – previous experience leading safety groups and/or production personnel
Good relationship-building skills interacting with employees within a production environment
Exposure to managing worker’s comp. case management at the plant level
Experience with record-keeping and maintaining OSHA logs, etc.
Intermediate to Advanced MS Excel Knowledge
Ability and desire to relocate in the future for positions of progressive responsibility internally

Any interested parties apply online at www.ipaper.jobs and keyword requisition 60336179 where they will be able to find the job description and apply online. To expedite processing their application, please also have them also send me the most recent/updated copy of their resume as a word doc attachment along with an idea of their current/last/desires salary and a convenient daytime telephone# where I can reach them to discuss further.

Mike Fleming – Client Relationship Manager
The RightThing, LLC
mike.fleming@rightthinginc.com
Recruitment Process Outsourcing

Occupational Health Manager (6/21/10)

North Carolina State University is currently seeking a qualified Occupational Health Manager to work in the Environmental Health and Safety Department on our campus in Raleigh, North Carolina.

NC State University is the largest and most diverse research institution in the state of North Carolina. The university is comprised of 2110 acres on the Raleigh campus, plus over 100,000 acres in research and extension farms and other facilities throughout the state of North Carolina. Its population of 33, 879 students and 2132 faculty include more than 2500 graduate students supported on research and teaching appointments in the 68 established research and service centers. The 1334 acre NC State Centennial Campus complex includes a mix of wet lab and office incubator space for startup companies as well as buildings co-inhabited by university departments and industrial tenants. This complex and diverse environment, particularly the heavy concentration of research centers and institutes, provides a challenging and interesting work environment for health and safety professionals.

Minimum Requirements: Four year degree with a preference for a related major in a physical science, biological science, environmental science/engineering, occupational safety, industrial technology or closely related science; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Must also have working knowledge of regulatory requirements, including knowledge and experience with OSHA regulations. Applicants should have excellent oral and written communication skills and computer capabilities.

Preferred Experience: Masters degree in biological sciences, industrial hygiene, microbiology or related applied science required, plus 5 years of progressive experience in industrial hygiene or biological safety. Professional certification ( Certified Industrial Hygienist, Certified Biological Safety Professional, Registered Biosafety Professional) desirable; experience in research environments and with animal research is preferred . Familiarization with CDC and NIH guidelines is a plus. Professional certification ( Certified Industrial Hygienist, Certified Biological Safety Professional, Registered Biosafety Professional) desirable, but not required.

About the Position: Consistent with the goals and objectives of the Environmental Health & Safety Department, the Occupational Health Manager manages a comprehensive occupational health program to provide occupational health and regulatory compliance services in support of research and maintenance and animal care activities. Responsibilities include development and administration of programs and procedures for a comprehensive occupational health program; Working under the direction of the Director of Environmental Health and Safety, the Occupational Health Manager administers, critiques and recommends for improvement, and modifies as necessary, the following programs and duties:

Ensures program compliance with regulatory laws and best practices related to occupational health.
Assesses risks pertaining to the use of chemicals or physical agents that may cause adverse health effects. Makes recommendations to control these risks. Advises faculty and staff regarding occupational health issues.
Reviews research protocols, providing recommendations on risk control techniques such as engineering controls, personal protective equipment and recommended operating procedures.
Co-administers the university hearing conservation program with Student Health Services.
Co-administers the university medical surveillance program with Student Health Services.
Administers the university respiratory protection program.
Conducts audits/inspections of university laboratories and other workspaces. Documents findings, prepares reports and communicates findings to responsible management.
Develop and present occupational health safety training as well as assist with other EH&S training efforts.
Participates in review of animal experimentation protocols to identify occupational health concerns and provide appropriate recommendations.
Reviews plans for new laboratory building construction and renovations of existing facilities as needed.
Develops emergency response protocols with campus and outside groups and responds to hazardous materials incidents and emergencies as needed to support the EHS emergency response team during and after-hours.
Provides other services as assigned by the Environmental Health and Safety Director.

For information regarding benefits: http://www.fis.ncsu.edu/hr/benefits/

Click here to apply online.

NC State is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. In addition, NC State University welcomes all persons without regard to sexual orientation.

Loss Control Specialist (6/3/10)

Provides risk management consultation services to a portfolio of large and/or complex accounts within a given territory or operational unit. Responsible for developing or enhancing loss control policies, practices and new products for Commercial and Personal Lines. Serves as a consultant to loss control and home care associates and outside clients/vendors.

Job Responsibilities:

Meets with client's safety, risk management, and/or insurance representatives to review loss analysis and loss control evaluations. Develops a Service Plan to address hazards and exposures. Provide consultation on loss mitigation issues for both Personal Lines and Commercial.
Coordinates service plan requirements for multi-location accounts with the appropriate loss control personnel. Determines skills needed to effectively service (branch) regional operations and conduct onsite training programs as agreed on is Service Plan.
Conduct prospect surveys for large or unique exposures. Coordinates prospect survey activity for multi-location accounts. Determines appropriate service provider.
Provides comprehensive corporate level survey reports to underwriting for large or unique exposure.
Identifies hazards, exposures and potential loss causing activities or operations. Evaluates client's safety related programs. Assesses effectiveness of programs.
Conducts loss analysis to identify root, not basic cause of losses. Researches loss frequency and severity trends associated with client’s industry.
Provides client examples of effective safety programs, employee training programs, and engineering controls that address risks associated with client's operations.
Maintains ongoing communications with the appropriate claims and underwriting personnel regarding services and issues associated with client.
Assists clients in developing specialized educational programs, training materials, or engineering control methods to improve risk management and safety programs.
Recommends total loss control techniques through study and research of actual and potential accident-loss producing conditions. Develops technical data through instrumentation measurements for special loss control suggestions.

Job Requirements:

Education: Undergraduate studies in occupational/industrial safety, agricultural sciences, engineering, or insurance related curriculums preferred. Attainment of Certified Safety Professional, Associate of Loss Control Management, Associate Safety Professional or Associate in Risk Management desired.
Licenses: Associates must obtain the required Federal and/or state licenses/registrations within the time period designated by the business unit. Additional licenses/registrations may be required when new products and services are implemented. If an associate fails or is unable to obtain required licenses/registrations within the time period designated by the business unit, the associate will be ineligible to continue in the position.
Experience: Five years loss control experience in the insurance industry, government or other business institutions.
Knowledge: Loss control policies, practices and procedures. Exposure, safety, environment and construction concepts and principles. Sales concepts for prospecting and retaining business.
Skills/Competencies: Communicate effectively with policyholder, field sales and office personnel, both orally and in written form. Ability to provide consultation and training to internal/external clients. Analyze causes and trends of loss data experience and recommend solutions. Make decisions regarding day-to-day operations involving risk evaluation and determining services that will help reduce/eliminate unsafe conditions/unsafe acts/inadequate management controls. Ability to motivate people to affect change. Must be able to use PC and applicable software. Regularly and consistently demonstrates the Nationwide Values and Guiding Behaviors.
Working Conditions: May require frequent and overnight travel. Must have a valid driver’s license and maintain a good driving record. Must be able to make physical inspections. Must be able to climb, stoop, bend, balance on various heights, crawl and lift up to 50 lbs.

The above statements cover what are generally believed to be principal and essential functions of this job. Specific circumstances may allow or require some people assigned to the job to perform a somewhat different combination of duties.

If you are interested in this postion please send your resume to Carmen E. Serrano at serranc3@nationwide.com.

Global Safety Director (5/18/10)

Employer: Ingersoll Rand - Davidson, NC

Ingersoll Rand is a $13 billion company whose people and businesses around the world create progress for our customers in the global climate control, air conditioning and heating, industrial and security markets. These markets continue to expand as they address growing needs in developed and developing economies alike. Our products, systems, and solutions increase the efficiency and productivity of industrial, commercial operations, homes, and improve the security, safety, health, and comfort of people around the world. We have opportunities for career growth through our diverse businesses, which manufacture many well-recognized brands including Club Car, Hussmann, Ingersoll Rand, Schlage, Thermo King, and Trane. In every line of business - Ingersoll Rand enables companies and their customers to inspire progress. For more information about Ingersoll Rand visit www.ingersollrand.com.

This position will lead the EHS community in identifying process improvements for metrics collection and analysis, internal/external communication and awareness, ensuring compliance and awareness training, and assisting with compliance with all applicable health and safety laws, regulations, consensus industry standards, and relevant company policies. This position with serve to help set broader EHS strategy and help to define both short and long term EHS goals and objectives (focusing on the health and safety aspects). Successfully teams with corporate EHS colleagues, sector EHS directors and other sector EHS staff, site management, manufacturing, engineering, and human resources to achieve defined objectives.