Coastal Bend Chapter of the American Society of Safety Engineers

Safety Coordinator (11/7/08)

Company Description: Fortune 150 Company and Leader in its field
Location: Jackson, Mississippi

Our client is seeking qualified applicants for the full-time position of Safety Coordinator. Reporting to the General Manager, this position will assist site Supervision with day-to day safety related activities, coordination of VPP initiatives, program administrative duties, organization and presentation of training and site inspection/auditing.

Qualifications:

A complete knowledge of OSHA compliance and regulations; and worker’s compensation.
Strong organization skills and ability to coordinate and organize multiple activities concurrently.
Perform employee training on a range of topics within the occupational safety and health field.
Ability to establish safety policies, maintain safety records, and work closely with plant safety focus teams.
Ability to work under tight deadlines and to handle multiple/detailed-oriented tasks, while remaining focused on overall goals and objectives within the Safety Office.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with ability to work with teammates from all organization levels.
Must be a positive self-starting team member, with initiative and problem solving abilities.

Positive Attributes:

Safety - Concerned for the work place safety of self and others; is knowledgeable of and consistently follows accepted safety practices.
Communication - Effective expression of ideas or tasks to an individual or group. Clearly expresses ideas in word or writing and in good grammatical form.
Teamwork – Communicates and works effectively with others in order to accomplish tasks and achieve the goals of the work group. Maintains focus on obtaining goals of the division.
Judgment/Decision Making – Able to take action in solving problems while exhibiting good judgment and responsibility with a timely systematic approach to decision making.
Initiative –Is a self-starter, looking for work that needs to be done and ways to improve. Energetic and motivating to others.

Education:

A degree or certification in Occupational Safety or Industrial Hygiene or five (5) years experience comparable to related field
Must possess certification as an Emergency Medical Technician.

If interested in this outstanding opportunity, please submit your resume by using the following link: http://www.maxhire.net/cp/?E55E6D361D43717B785319653A551F2604

Safety Group Leader (11/7/08)

Company Description: Fortune 150 Company and Leader in its field
Location: Meza, Arizona

Position Description:

Solve problems and implements solutions to HSE related issues
Interpret regulatory requirements, create, communicate and implement HSE programs to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and company policies and BMPs
Act as point person for VPP programs and facility recertification
Research, prepare and present reports to senior management
Responsible for the employment, development, performance evaluation, counseling and discipline of assigned employees
Represent the company to external sources (professional, and civic)
Acts as liaison between the HSE Dept. and operations regarding HSE compliance.
Review, critique, and provide recommendations and/or solutions for the health and safety aspects of new or modified products and/or processes.
Develop and deliver both classroom and OJT HSE training.

Responsibilities:

Responsibilities will include the following safety elements:
- Industrial Hygiene
- Process Safety Management
- VPP implementation
- Accident Investigations
- Employee Involvement
- Personnel Protective Equipment
- Behavior Based Safety Program
- Process Hazard Analysis
- Health and Safety Training
Demonstrated ability to effectively manage, motivate, and direct personnel at all levels.
Excellent communication skills both oral and written with good presentation skills.
Able to operate PC based software programs and automated business systems.

Education and Experience:

Requires technical Bachelor’s degree (engineering or science) OR relevant post degree training and experience plus highly advanced training and experience in specialty area.
8 - 10 years experience in safety engineering/compliance with expert level of knowledge.
Prefer experience in manufacturing and/or chemical processing.
Experience with PSM and OSHA’s VPP program is strongly preferred.
CIH is also preferred.

If interested in this outstanding opportunity, please submit your resume by using the following link: http://www.maxhire.net/cp/?E55E6D361D43717B785319653A551F2604

Regional Safety & Compliance Manager (11/3/08)

We have a great opportunity for a person with trucking safety experience or an insurance carrier loss control consultant with transportation and ergonomics assessment skills to be a Regional Safety & Compliance Manager in southern Ohio for the largest Truck Transport Operation in North America. Duties would include:

Provide regional leadership, active direction and support for all corporate safety and loss prevention issues, regulatory compliance requirements, security and environmental policies/procedures.
Promote safety and compliance with regulations, assuming responsibility for training drivers and other employees and monitoring the effectiveness of the training procedures.
Partner with the terminal managers, site safety trainers and Operations to analyze exposure and loss information in order to effectively control and prevent accidental losses in the organization.
Audit and analyze company/customer buildings, equipment and operations to identify unsafe conditions and hazards. Recommend and implement process changes to assist in the corrective action. Provide written reports to management to communicate the current status of audit findings and corrective actions.
Conduct accident and incident investigations and make recommendations for corrective action.
Support and develop site Safety Trainers to ensure appropriate employees safety training, regulatory compliance and cost containment.
Performs monthly visits to selected dealers to observe undecking safe practices.
Train drivers in the areas of safe driving, load handling and securement, and DOT compliance requirements
Work on special Safety and/or regulatory compliance related processes and projects as approved by the Director or the Customer.

Education/Skills Required:

Minimum of 3 years working experience with safety and environmental processes, along with related regulatory compliance requirements, in a transportation work environment.
BA/BS/AA degree in Occupational Safety and Health, Industrial/Environmental Engineering, Industrial Technology or related disciplines highly desirable.
Thorough knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database software (preferably ADP and Microsoft Office).
Strong working knowledge of Department of Transportation (DOT), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
Certification designations such as Certified Safety Professional (CSP/ASP), Associate in Loss Control Management (ALCM), Certified Protection Professional (CPP), or Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM) or related designations a plus.

Physical Demands & Work Environment:

Be able to climb into tractor truck cabs, on/under vehicles in all types of weather.
Be able to stand on exterior surfaces for long periods of time.
Drive cars or vans for extended periods.
Works in a fast paced, climate controlled, nonsmoking office.
Travel is required in the United States and Canada in the performance of job responsibilities.

Please send a resume to the Director of Safety & Compliance at ATC Leasing Company, P.O. Box 581027, Pleasant Prairie, WI 53158 or email mgragen@atcleasing.com.

Senior Health & Safety Professional (10/21/08)

Employer: Tesoro Companies, Inc. - San Antonio, TX

This position serves as technical resource supporting refineries' efforts to improve operational excellence with respect to health and safety. Provides regulatory interpretation to refineries' health and safety staffs on application of rules, regulations, and industry practices. Leads development and implementation of safety and health initiatives. Participates in location audits for compliance assurance and safety performance assessment.

Responsibilities:

Performs research/assessment of regulatory requirements to determine impact on refinery operations.
Collaborates with field health and safety staffs to define policies, procedures, and processes to insure standardization across all refineries
Assists with accident/incident investigation and root cause analysis as necessary· Assists with regulatory audits or investigations. Participates in the development of corrective action(s) to resolve safety deficiencies cited in audits and prevent recurrence
Leads ad hoc field health & safety work groups and project teams regarding the development, implementation and conduct of H&S programs or activities
Participates in development of education and awareness initiatives for health and safety
Serves as health & safety role model. Positively reinforces Tesoro's safety/operational excellence tenets

Qualifications: The selected candidate should posses a Bachelors in safety-related discipline or relevant work experience may be substituted. CSP preferred. Minimum 10 years progressively responsible experience administering health and safety programs and initiatives in petrochemical industry including a minimum 5 years experience supervising staff.

Requirements:

Effective oral and written communication skills with the ability to work with individuals at all levels in the organization
Ability to organize and coordinate effective teams
Knowledge and experience with implementing OSHA VPP
Knowledge of management system approaches to improve health and safety performance
Ability to recognize hazards, drives continual improvement, and promotes practical alternatives· Sound understanding of risk analysis / assessment
Knowledge of applicable regulatory standards such as OSHA, NFPA, ANSI, API

Contact:

Ron Ramirez
rramirez@tsocorp.com
(210) 626-7612

Senior Health & Safety Professional - Logistics (10/21/08)

Employer: Tesoro Companies, Inc. - San Antonio, TX

Areas of responsibility include assisting with incident analysis and action plan development, creating safety management systems, auditing for risks and system deficiencies, and ensuring implementation of Logistics safety procedures.

Key Responsibilities:

Applies strong understanding and skills in interpreting governmental regulations to develop compliance strategies for the Logistics organization
Applies knowledge of health, safety, and emergency management to identify and manage risk
Applies a thorough understanding of Process Safety Management tools and technologies to guide and monitor effective risk management through rigorous, institutionalized systems
Applies the steps and analyses required to ensure that proper controls, procedures, and corrective actions are taken
Has a demonstrated ability to understand pipeline and terminal operations
Demonstrates ability to construct/design the basic management systems required to complete work and provide guidance to others
Demonstrates in-depth knowledge of causal analysis
Communicates effectively in both verbal and written formats, and is able to clearly describe complex concepts to both an internal and external audience
Demonstrated ability to implement standards across multiple sites and geographical locations
Produces clear, well-organized and concise written documents that effectively convey ideas and concepts in multiple formats.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from a four-year college; or one to two years' related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Has good working knowledge of OSHA 1910 and 1926 along with DOT trucking regulations.
CSP or CIH required.
Must be able to travel up to 40% of the time.
5 to 10 years experience.

Special Skills: Background in training required. Effective oral and written communication skills required. Established interpersonal skills with a proven ability to influence others. Ability to manage multiple projects effectively with a minimum of supervision. Requires computer skills in word processing, spreadsheet, database and communications

Contact:

Ron Ramirez
rramirez@tsocorp.com
(210) 626-7612

Service Station Inspectors (10/21/08)

Visual Insurance Solution is a inspection service company that will be outsourcing Service Station inspections throughout the country. We will pay between $55 and $65 per inspection depending on experience and quality of work. Once you are at the gas station, the survey should only take .5 hours (1/2 hour). Entering the information into our website and downloading the pictures should take another .5 hours (1/2 hour) on average. We are looking for coverage throughout the state so feel free to pass this information along to any one you might know in the state of Texas that operates as an independent contractor handling small commercial accounts. Contact John Hildebrand at johnh@amcins.com or jchildo@yahoo.com or 501.269.6855.

Environmental, Safety & Health Professional (10/7/08)

Tex-Tube Company, a leading manufacturer of ASTM and API pipe, is seeking qualified candidates for the following position: ENVIRONMENTAL, SAFETY & HEALTH PROFESSIONAL

Responsible for safety performance, air and storm water monitoring, waste handling, environmental permitting and reporting. Must have knowledge of various ESH state & federal regulations. B.S. required. This position is at an API / ISO - certified pipe manufacturing company in Houston. Please fax resume to 713-685-3257 or e-mail to resumes@tex-tube.com.

Tex-Tube offers excellent employee benefits including a company matched 401K, medical, and company provided dental, vision, and life insurance. Tex-Tube is proud to be a Drug Free Workplace. M/F EOE