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Construction Safety Representatives (6/18/08)

A high profile New York City heavy civil contractor is seeking Construction Safety Representatives for both day and graveyard shifts. The company has over 20 years of market experience and specializes in heavy civil projects involving underground construction. Employer has an excellent reputation and is looking for solid professionals with the desire to work for a great company.

The right candidate will possess the following:

A Degree in a Construction or Safety related discipline is preferred but not a requirement
Safety certification (CHST, CSP, etc.) would be a big plus but not required
At least 5 years of Construction Safety experience
OSHA 30-hour construction safety course or be willing to complete the course upon hire
Ability to interface well with Project Managers, Field Supervision and Subcontractors
Willingness to learn and take direction

Employer offers the following benefits to their employees:

Generous, competitive salary
Excellent benefits, including medical and 401k
Positive work environment
Opportunity to move up within the organization

If this position seems like a fit for your background, please forward a copy of your resume and three references to Jim Marquardt, Project Director, 360 West 31st Street, New York, NY 10001 or call (212) 216-8501.

Industrial Hygiene/Environmental Health Substitute Teacher (5/30/08)

This position is a one-year, full-time substitute (i.e. non-tenure track) faculty position. The position requires a combination of teaching and administrative responsibilities. The position will be at the Assistant or Associate Professor level, depending upon the degrees and experience of the candidate.

Hunter College CUNY: The EOHS program at Hunter College offers an ABET accredited MS-Industrial Hygiene degree as well as a CEPH accredited MPH. All courses are offered in the evening at our 25th Street campus. Visit our website for a listing of courses offered and mission statement. www.hunter.cuny.edu/schoolhp/eohs

Duties: This faculty member will be responsible for teaching graduate (and possibly undergraduate) courses across the urban public health/environmental and occupational health sciences curriculum, such as: environmental health and safety; air pollution; industrial ventilation, industrial hygiene laboratory, noise and radiation. Additional duties will include; student advisement; and participation on departmental college and university committees.

Qualifications: Minimum Master’s Degree in public health, industrial hygiene, environmental health, environmental sciences or a related field. Doctoral degree preferred as well as college level teaching experience. Certification in industrial hygiene or safety is desirable..

Salary:

Assistant Professor: $39,000 - $67,000
Associate Professor: $50,000 - $77,000

Applicants should email curriculum vitae with a cover letter describing their research, teaching and professional experience, three possible references and 1 or 2 publications to:

Jack Caravanos, DrPH
School of Health Sciences, Hunter College of CUNY
425 East 25th Street
New York, NY 10010
212-481-7569
jcaravan@hunter.cuny.edu

Construction & Occupational Safety Manager (4/22/08)

Risk Management/Environmental Health and Safety

Weill Cornell Medical College (WCMC) seeks a highly dynamic professional for a position to assist the WCMC community in the development and implementation of construction and occupational safety programs; develop and maintain safety plans and procedures to promote safe work practices and conditions in accordance with Federal, State, and Local regulations; provide OSHA training; conduct construction and facility inspections, identify unsafe conditions and work behavior, and provide appropriate corrective actions; conduct accident, incident, and near-miss root cause investigations and develop recommendations to reduce accident and injury rates; develop program objectives and corrective action strategies; provide periodic status reports to management; and work closely with other EHS staff to integrate safety programs.

Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering or another safety-related area required; must have at least 3 years experience in construction and occupational safety; a strong working knowledge of federal, state and local safety regulations and relevant codes; must be skilled in assessing and implementing safety compliance programs and working with a diverse group of facility managers and building occupants; must be organized and capable of working both independently and as a supervisor in a service environment; proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and email/internet programs; must also be able to handle multiple assignments for independent operating units; excellent oral and written communication skills (including training program delivery and program documentation) necessary.

Excellent benefits package includes pension, health, dental, 22 vacation and 3 personal days, and tuition reimbursement for self and children.

Please send cover letter and resume to:

Attn. CONSTRUCTION AND OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY MANAGER
FAX: (212) 746-8288
E-MAIL: jep2012@med.cornell.edu

EOE/M/F/D/V
www.med.cornell.edu/jobs

Founded in 1898, and affiliated with what is now New York-Presbyterian Hospital since 1927, Weill Cornell Medical College is among the top-ranked clinical and medical research centers in the country. In addition to offering degrees in medicine, Cornell also has Ph.D. programs in biomedical research and education at the Weill Graduate School of Medical Sciences, and with neighboring Rockefeller University and the Sloan-Kettering Institute, has established a joint MD-PhD. program for students to intensify their pursuit of Cornell's triple mission of education, research, and patient care.

Weill Cornell Medical College's educational mission emphasizes the importance of combining a strong foundation in the medical sciences with extensive clinical training in patient care. By promoting a true social commitment, stimulating creativity, and fostering independent thought and study, Weill Cornell Medical College continues to cultivate the best of tomorrow's leaders in the field of medicine.

Safety Specialist (4/18/08)

Employer: Parsons; Jamaica, NY

Serves as a Regional Security & Safety Engineer (RSSE) supporting the TSSC-III program based out of Jamaica, New York. A background check by federal authorities will be performed.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The ideal candidate will possess 2-5 years of experience in the following:

Responsible for implementing and monitoring safety and security programs and policies, including compliance with government health, safety, environmental, and security regulations
Responsible for all administrative tasks related to implementation of the Program safety plan and corporate reporting requirements
Perform site safety audits for compliance with the program/company safety requirements.
Audit the job accident records and prepare audit reports of these records. Respond to emergencies, investigates accidents, and recommend corrective action.
Initiate and conduct accident investigations and prepare job accident reports.
Coordinate and implement safety training. Conduct employee training in areas such as construction safety, emergency response, life safety, industrial hygiene, and other areas as required.
Represent management during safety inspections of the job site by regulatory authorities or company insurance carriers.
Receive, reviews and distributes safety inspection reports with recommended corrective actions.
Review EMR(s), OSHA Log(s) and Safety Information as part of the subcontractor pre-qualification process.
Review and approve Subcontractor Site Specific Safety Plans (SSSP) to insure that they strictly adhere to both Parsons? Policy and OSHA Regulations.
Assist with office tasks related to construction and management of projects as needed.

Experience and Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Safety Science, Engineering, or demonstrated equivalent experience.
2-5 years of related work experience in the fields of Construction Health and Safety.
Requires a working knowledge of Federal and state health and safety regulations and reporting procedures.
Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
Computer literate and proficient in the use of standard office software.
The position requires a security background check by the Federal Aviation Administration. 60%-70%Travel. Limited overtime required.

Contact:

Jenna Zimmerman
718-990-4030 (office)
718-995-2840 (fax
jenna.ctr.zimmerman@faa.gov

Industrial Safety Specialist (3/13/08)

Salary: $51,833 - $64, 791
Department: Executive
Supervisor: Senior Manager of Industrial and Environmental Safety
Hours of Work: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm, some evening hours may be required.

Responsibilities:

Assist the Senior Manager with ensuring compliance with mandated industrial and environmental safety requirements relative to hazardous waste, chemical review, chemical storage practices, environmental abatement, industrial hygiene, and pest control.
Perform basic duties including, sampling observation wells, coordinating tank testing, conducting environmental surveys, conducting chemical commodity inventories, and responding to environmental spills.
Assist in maintaining files, records, and documents required by regulatory agencies and update the safety database.
Maintain training records in the Training Wizard database and complete and submit OSHA surveys.
Conduct industrial safety training and assist in safety inspections and campaigns as well as coordinate training activities with NYCT and other agencies.
Conduct PC-based training including Right-to-Know, Hearing Conservation, and Biological Safety Training.
Provide basic guidance to departments regarding fire and industrial safety problems, practices, and procedures and assist in conducting emergency preparedness exercises.
Participate on the LI Bus safety committee to address occupational safety and health-related matters in the absence of the Senior Manager.
Coordinate and oversee the performance of the pest control contractor for the buildings and buses.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science, Health Science, Safety and Engineering or related physical science with a minimum of four years of experience in a related field or a satisfactory equivalent of education and experience.
Basic understanding of chemical commodities and hazardous waste is required.
Basic knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental laws and regulations is preferred.
An understanding of OSHA/PESH regulations is preferred.
Technical experience in chemistry, environmental science, and emergency response procedures is preferred.
A minimum of two years’ experience in a supervisory/managerial capacity is preferred.
New York State Commercial Pesticide Applicator license/certification is a plus.
Must possess excellent written and oral communication skills.
Good PC skills including MS Word, Excel, and Access is required.

Qualified employees interested in applying for this job opening should immediately send, fax or email resume to the Senior Manager of Employment Services, 700 Commercial Avenue, Garden City, New York 11530, (516) 222-1793, email: internalresumes@libus.org.

All other candidates interested in applying for this opening should forward a resume to the above-referenced mailing address or email to: hrresume@libus.org. All resumes should be received by the Human Resources Division on or before the expiration date of this posting.

MTA Long Island Bus is an Equal Employment Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer. It is the policy of LI Bus to afford equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or disability.

700 Commercial Avenue
Garden City, New York 11530
516 542-0100

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Area Safety, Health & Environmental Manager (3/13/08)

Degree: BS Safety, Environmental or related degree
Years Experience: 7+ years
Salary: $80,000 – $100,000 plus a 20% potential bonus
Location: Buchanan, New York or Newark, New Jersey
Industry: Manufacturing

Responsible for leading all safety, health and environmental activities for (2) plants located near Buchanan, NY and Newark, NJ and the position will report into the Area Plant Manager (typically will spend 3-4 days at the New York plant and 1-2 in Newark, NJ). This person will facilitate the development and implementation of newly created, as well as, ongoing effective safety, health and environmental programs that ensure compliance with company and regulatory requirements. Maintain required regulatory records and documentation; ensure compliance with company Health and Safety standards and objectives; Title V permitting and general environmental compliance; facilitate facility health and safety training programs and accident / incident investigation process; assist in Workers Compensation case management as required; interface with facility, company and regulatory personnel regarding health and safety matters. Candidate must have strong compliance experience.

This opportunity will be a high profile position in the organization! Candidate must be able to partner with site management team, have a dynamic personality and enjoy interacting with all levels. Excellent career growth potential!

For additional information, please contact:

Laura Petraitis-Doll, EHS Recruiter
LS Doll & Associates
15774 S. La Grange Road, Suite 301
Orland, Park, IL 60462
Phone 708-478-3894
Fax 708-478-3896
E-Mail: LSDoll@aol.com

Division Safety Manager (1/31/08)

Northern New Jersey—Our client, a large civil construction company, is looking for a bright, energetic safety professional with great communication skills to take over the role of Division Safety Manager for their Eastern Division. The Eastern Division stretches from Chicago to Maine and down the east coast. The Division Safety Manager is a vital part of the 5 person division leadership team and will play a direct part in shaping the company’s future. The Eastern Division is considered one of the top districts for our client and has a strong safety history. Potential candidates must have the ability to communicate with workers at all levels of the organization from leading tool box meetings to giving quarterly reports to the Vice President. This position will be responsible for setting the safety standards for the division and ensuring that all corporate safety directives are being met and exceeded. The amount of direct reports varies with the amount of active projects but should be expected to range from 20-30 at any given time. Our client is a leader in their industry when it comes to safety compliance and always looking for fresh, new ideas to improve the safety process. The person in this position will be expected to not only maintain the strong program that already exists but expand the program and constantly look for ways to improve the employee’s overall health and safety.

Qualified candidates will have a minimum of 8 years of experience in construction, refinery, chemical, energy or heavy manufacturing industries. A degree and certifications are not required but are preferred. You must have prior supervisory experience and demonstrate your ability to lead and develop a safety initiative. The salary range for this position is $80K-$140K plus a solid benefits package and relocation is available. This is not your typical construction safety position and our client is eager to speak to safety professionals from outside the construction industry as well as industry experts.

For immediate consideration please contact:

Ryan Garton, Consultant
Priority Resources Group
1-800-552-3254
rgarton@safetyrecruiters.com
www.safetyrecruiters.com

Senior Risk Management & Safety Specialist (1/24/08)

Employer: ADP - Melville/Long Island, NY

ADP TotalSource is the nation’s largest and most innovative HR outsourcing firms providing both a Professional Employer Organization (PEO) and Administrative Services Organization (ASO) model. We provide small and mid-sized businesses with an integrated suite of services including HR administration, compliance management, safety and risk management, payroll and tax administration and employee benefits.

With more than $889 million in revenues and a current annual growth rate of over 20%, we provide a dynamic work environment and great personal growth opportunities. ADP TotalSource is part of the Employer Services division of Automatic Data Processing (NYSE: ADP), which has more than $7 billion in revenues and 570,000 clients worldwide and is one of the largest providers of a broad range of premier, mission-critical, cost-effective transaction processing and information-based business solutions.

The Senior Risk Management and Safety Specialist provides loss control service to clients located within a defined geographical area. Primary mission is to fulfill client service responsibilities as outlined in our client service agreement with the client and to help reduce financial loss in our workers' compensation program by recommending hazards/exposures controls, assisting with the implementation of effective safety programs and providing safety awareness training.

Provides safety services and safety training to clients in accordance with the Client Service Agreement.
Identifies poor performing clients from a Risk and Safety standpoint. Recommends those clients when appropriate to the Risk Improvement Program.
Conducts onsite safety surveys and client interviews to determine hazards and exposures associated with client business operations.
Evaluates effectiveness of client’s controls of the hazards and exposures associated with the client’s operations.
Documents the results of all onsite visits to client locations in accordance with Loss Control Department guidelines.
If required, submits written recommendation to the client suggesting controls of hazards and exposures.
Provides client with guidance on applicable OSHA regulations and on requirements for compliance with those OSHA regulations.
Must have sufficient understanding and knowledge of Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office especially Word and Excel and ability to use the Internet as a research tool.
Must have sufficient knowledge of NCCI class codes to be able to periodically review the applicability of NCCI class codes used by clients and the NCCI Class Codes assigned at an employee level.
Pursuit and maintenance of Associate Safety Professional (ASP), Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Associate Risk Management (ARM) or Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH)is preferred.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Bachelor's of Science degree in a risk management, engineering, safety or industrial health discipline is required. Appropriate experience may be substituted for education requirements.

Achieved and maintain one or more of the following professional certifications: Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Associate Risk Management (ARM) or Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) is desirable.

Experience: Four or more years of practical loss control experience as Loss Control Representative working for an insurance carrier, other insurance-related business or Professional Employer Organization. Appropriate job experience in an industrial setting as a safety professional may be substituted for Loss Control Representative work for an insurance carrier, other insurance-related business or Professional Employer Organization experience. Post graduate education in risk management, engineering, safety or industrial health discipline maybe substituted for experience requirements
A good understanding of Workers' Compensation insurance and loss control is required.
Knowledge of OSHA regulations is required.
Working knowledge of NCCI class coding rules is desirable.

Generic Skills:

Strong oral, written and presentation skills are required.
Demonstrated ability to perform the basic job requirements without daily supervision is desirable.
Ability to use good judgment in assessing risk is required.
Must be able to handle conflict in a mature manner.
Understanding of computer applications including Microsoft Office Suite especially Word & Excel and web-based software applications is desirable.
MUST posses a valid Driver’s License.

ADP is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer; M/F/D/V. ADP believes that diversity leads to strength.

IF YOU WISH TO SUBMIT YOUR INTEREST FOR THIS POSITION, PLEASE ACCESS OUR WEBSITE AT WWW.ADP.COM AND SEARCH FOR REQUISITION DIVI9458 TO CREATE A PROFILE AND SUBMIT YOUR RESUME.

Safety & Training Manager (1/18/08)

The Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries (ISRI) is looking for a dynamic individual to manage ISRI’s safety outreach efforts for the members of its manufacturing trade association. As Safety & Training Manager, the successful candidate will provide technical safety assistance to members; assist in presenting safety training programs; manage the creation of a new interactive Safety Manual; and create safety publications. A bachelor’s degree in a related field, with relevant experience, preferably in the waste or recycling industry is required. Excellent interpersonal skills are a must, as is a demonstrated ability to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing. Send cover letter, resume and salary requirements to Safety & Training Manager, ISRI, 1615 L Street, N.W., Suite 600, Washington, DC 20036 or fax to 202/626-0905 or email to ISRIJOBS@isri.org. No phone calls. Only those to be interviewed will be contacted.

Construction Site Safety Officer (1/3/08)

Tully Construction Company, a NY contractor is seeking a safety officer for a project in Staten Island. The applicant should have ASSE membership, a 30 hour OSHA card for Safety & Health Standards for Construction, First aid & CPR training and 5 years supervisory experience in Safety.

Duties include, but not limited to daily jobsite auditing, accident investigation, employee training, report preparation. Identifying potentially hazardous conditions and assisting project management with solutions is an indispensable skill. Must possess the ability to work independently and/or collaboratively. Physical ability such as climbing heights (ex. scaffolds), accessing hard to reach areas (ex. confined spaces), and no restrictions on wearing personal protective equipment (ex. respirators) are necessary. Oral and written communication skills are essential. PC proficiency is a plus.

CONTACT: William Ryan, VP Risk Management @ 718-446-7000 or BRyan@tullyconstruction.com.

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