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Senior Loss Control Consultant (8/30/10)
Berkley Mid-Atlantic Group, a regional property and casualty insurance company and a subsidiary of W.R. Berkley Corporation, a Fortune 500 and A.M. Best A+ rated Company, has an immediate opportunity for a Senior Loss Control Consultant in South Carolina.
The Senior Loss Control Consultant will be responsible for providing superior loss control consultative services to medium to large and/or complex policyholders throughout the assigned territory. This individual will also consult with policyholders, producers, and underwriters to conduct risk assessments, develop account service plans and initiate loss control services when necessary. Initiates, designs, and conducts safety training programs for policyholders as required. The candidate would work from their home and ideally be based in central to eastern South Carolina.
Ideal candidates will have 8-10 years of insurance loss control experience with a high degree of technical expertise in property/package/general liability accounts as well as construction, transportation/DOT, commercial and marine lines. Sprinkler system evaluation knowledge a plus. Good verbal and written communication skills required. Candidate should be competent in Word, Excel and Power Point. Bachelor’s degree required. Any one of the following industry certifications desired: Certified Safety Professional, Professional Engineer, or designations of A.R.M. or A.L.C.M.
For immediate consideration, please send your resume and salary requirements to:
Berkley Mid-Atlantic Group
Attention: HR Department
jobs@wrbmag.com
www.wrbmag.com
We are an equal opportunity employer and promote a drug free workplace.
Safety Engineer (8/12/10)
Location: Savannah, GA
The Safety Engineer is responsible for the development, implementation, and review of health and safety programs at the coastal GA location. These programs can include but are not limited to lockout, hazard communication, confined space entry, contractor control, fall protection, and employee safety training. The position also provides key support for risk reduction activities (e.g., Process Hazard Analysis [PHA], Safe Standard Operating Procedures (SSOPs), Risk Assessments, Start-Up Safety Audits, and Management of Change [MoC], and other internal inspections and audits).
Additionally, the Safety Engineer is actively involved in the location’s goals to achieve OHSAS 18001 certification and a total recordable rate (TRR) of 2.0 or less through the use of six sigma or other analytical tools. The Safety Engineer is the EHS Department’s primary resource in reviewing/developing equipment standards (e.g., dust collectors, bucket elevators). The position also plays a broader role as a member of ISC’s Corporate EHS team and may be called upon to support Corporate initiatives or initiatives at other ISC facilities.
Key Measures of Results:
General
- Level of customer satisfaction as determined by 360 evaluations and employee surveys
- Risk reduction
- Closure of corrective actions
- Audit scores and ratings
Occupational Safety and Health
- Injury rates (Recordable and Days Away Case Rates)
- OHSAS 18001 certification
- Observations, near misses, or other proactive measures
- OSHA citations within scope of responsibility (target = 0)
- Timely completion of emergency drills
- Timely and adequate completion of PHAs and other risk reduction activities
- Timely and adequate input on internal equipment standards
Essential Duties and Responsibilties:
General duties:
- Maintains appropriate data and information systems.
- Reports progress and problems to management.
- Develops procedures and forms needed to manage all functions where the position has designated “leadership” responsibilities.
- Develops and maintains data and information needed to manage all functions where the position has designated “leadership” responsibilities.
- Develops safety training materials, provides training, or arranges for the delivery of training for all functions where the position has designated “leadership” responsibilities.
- Develops and directs internal auditing processes designed to identify and correct deficiencies vs. standards for all applicable functions where the position has designated“leadership” responsibilities.
- Keeps documentation up-to-date and continuously seeks methods to upgrade programs.
- Leads or serves on plant safety councils and teams as needed and directed.
Provides leadership for the administration and deployment of health and safety programs
- Keeps current on health and safety regulations, codes, and standards.
- Recommends best practices
- Works with other departments and onsite contractors to achieve regulatory compliance and safety targets.
- Continuously identifies, assesses, and reduces/eliminates health and safety risks
- Assures thorough investigation of contractor incidents and accidents to identify and correct root causes.
- Coordinates communication of safety-related information among employees, contractors, customers, and visitors.
Provides leadership for new employee orientation program
- Interfaces with HR to assure that new employees receive the training on a timely basis
- Establishes a safety-training curriculum working with HR.
Provides key support for risk reduction activities
- Leads or serves as a team member for designated PHAs, Risk Assessments, SSOPs, MoC, and other inspections/audits.
- Works with the nurse and other staff to review and implement corrective action to accidents and near misses
Provides key support for incident investigation process
- Leads or serves as a team member for designated incident investigations.
- Supports and coaches other members of incident investigation teams.
Provides key support for assuring that safety standards and requirements are appropriately integrated equipment standards
- Researches safety requirements associated with equipment standards being developed.
- Recommends safety requirements.
- Audits effectiveness of safety requirements after they have been deployed.
- Supports plant shut down and pre-startup activities.
- Serves on site project committees.
Engages in Corporate-wide EHS activities, planning, and program/process deployment as requested.
Minimum Job Requirements:
Knowledge:
- Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Sciences, Engineering, or related field.
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
- Advanced fire fighting knowledge
- Knowledge of lean manufacturing practices (e.g., 5S, lean six sigma, etc.)
- Behavioral based safety
Experience and Qualifications:
- 5 - 10 years experience in occupational safety/fire protection
- Thorough understanding of relevant regulations and standards (e.g., OSHA, NFPA, etc).
- Demonstrated ability to produce measurable results
Skills and Abilities:
- Experience in diverse workforces
- Ability to work at all levels of organization
- Strong communication skills including ability to explain technical requirements in layman’s language
- Ability to work under pressure
- Thorough knowledge of fire fighting, fire prevention, and fire protection technology and practices
- Chemical or food industry experience
- § Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
Equipment Used:
- Telephone Calculator
- Facsimile Machine Photocopier
- Automobile Audio/Visual Equipment
- Personal Computer Environmental measuring systems (e.g., air and water quality)
Contact:
Anna Park
Executive Recruiter
Austin Group Executive Search, LP
1-888-497-8595 Ext. 142
281-497-8595 Ext. 142
apark@ageslp.com
Risk Management Professional (8/12/10)
Job Summary: Major responsibilities include managing the development, implementation and administration of policies, programs and systems relating to all facets of the Safety, Loss Control and Regulatory Compliance functions within the Global Risk Management Group. The position will be business group specific, with international, multi-jurisdictional and multi-operating unit responsibilities and will report to the Corporate Risk Manager.
Essential Functions:
- Formulate, implement, administer and develop metrics for monitoring and interpreting performance of general safety and loss control policies for application across the breadth of the domestic and international operations of the company.
- Manage the regulatory compliance efforts of the assigned business units to include reporting on local, municipal, state, federal and provincial matters regarding occupational safety and hazardous materials (HAZMAT).
- Coordinate required training programs, including those required for site-specific activities.
- Manage the delivery of vendor services, within the overall risk management program framework, as they apply to the safety and loss control functions. Establish metrics to measure vendor performance and interpret them to improve service delivery.
- Coordinate the implementation of site-specific team training and coaching sessions, and participate in these as required.
- Oversee the management of the post-accident and “near-miss” investigation function. Coordinate with corporate risk management and the claims units to provide required data regarding subrogation matters.
- Assist in the management of the OSHA, EPA, DOT and state equivalent programs, including issues of investigation and arbitration.
- Administer program inspection and reporting schedules across the assigned enterprise.
- Coordinate the statutory recordkeeping functions throughout all levels of reporting.
- Develop, implement and coordinate, with local business unit safety representatives, a “Best Practices” management program to measure defined performance indicators in all aspects of corporate risk management.
- Coordinate, as required, with the corporate legal, human resources, facilities and operational groups to define and enhance safety and loss control methods and management controls.
- Manage international programs as required.
Required Skill Set:
- Advanced knowledge of standard safety and loss control management technics and protocols as set forth in the OSHA 1910 and 1926 statutes.
- A thorough understanding of post-accident investigation methods, including identification of subrogation opportunities.
- Ability to function effectively across a multi-faceted business landscapes, including warehousing and logistics, transportation, technical services and office environments.
- Demonstrated ability to understand, interpret and manage assigned duties within the framework of multi-jurisdictional workers’ compensation and public liability settings.
- Possess above average skills to gather, analyze and interpret information and draw correct conclusions regarding trending and performance against defined metrics.
- Be able to meet absolute deadlines.
- Communicate effectively with all levels of employees.
- Ability to work effectively with diverse populations.
- Demonstrate knowledge and management abilities in the particular areas of ergonomics, HAZMAT, LO/TO, HAZCOM, noise pollution, forklift training and Emergency Response.
- Ability to lead process improvement initiatives in a team environment.
- Demonstrate sound skills in Excel, Word and designated computer-based risk management information system platforms including RISKTRACK and Sentry.
- Detailed knowledge of ergonomics standards and practices.
Qualifications:
- BS and six years experience in Safety and Loss Control – OR – Eight years experience with demonstrated increasing responsibilities in Safety and Loss Control.
- Exhibit the ability to embrace and adhere to Asurion Core Value Standards.
- Up to 40% domestic and international travel may be required.
Contact:
Kate Tate, SPHR
Talent Acquisition Sourcing Specialist
Human Resources,
Asurion
Voice: (615)762-1566
Fax: 615-985-0014
Email: Kate.Tate@asurion.com
Environmental, Health & Safety Professional (8/4/10)
Circor Instrumentation Technologies, a manufacturing company located in Spartanburg, SC, has an immediate opening for an Environmental, Health & Safety Professional who can coordinate, direct and manage day-to-day activities related to meeting all environmental, safety and health standards established by all applicable federal, state, and/or local laws or regulations and in accordance with OSHA. This position is responsible for maintaining all environmental equipment, reporting and documenting environmental conditions impacting the facility, and is the key driver in creating a culture dedicated to safety.
Responsibilities:
- Implement plant and company-wide safety policies and procedures
- Track and analyze workplace injuries and illnesses, with special emphasis on determining root causes and implementing corrective actions and prevention strategies
- Perform industrial hygiene surveys, including study design, data gathering, interpretation of results, development and implementation of recommendations, report writing and communication to workers and management
- Report quarterly to Government all reports pertaining to air, water and hazardous waste
- Direct the Emergency Response Team
- Implement, monitor and maintain systems to ensure compliance with local, state and federal occupational safety and health regulations and to reduce the potential for occupational injuries, illnesses and incidents
- Inspect or tour company facilities to detect existing or potential accident, health and environmental hazards and recommend corrective or preventive measure where indicated
- Alert managers and employees on the hazards of working with toxic fumes, dangerous chemicals and any other hazardous substances
- Participate in the investigation of accidents and injuries and cooperate in the preparation of material and evidence for organizational use in hearings, law suits and insurance investigations
- Responsible for hazardous waste disposal procedures, government reports, training and record keeping, emergency planning and liaison with local emergency agencies
- Conduct or ensure appropriate safety training at all levels including: lock-out tag-out, confined space, hazmat, ergonomics, laser safety awareness and fire protection
- Manage workers compensation claims and the direction of care
Requirements:
- BS degree in Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Occupational Health or Chemical Engineering or related field
- 5-7 years experience in manufacturing environment
- Experience in developing Safety and Health procedures
- Comprehensive understanding of OSHA regulations and the ability to promote and implement a comprehensive safety and health program
- Computer literacy – Microsoft Office products, database management
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal, and excellent interpersonal skills
- Experience in ISO 9001 reporting and compliance
Preferred:
- Mechanical aptitude
- LEAN/Six Sigma experience
- Chemical analysis
- ASP, CSP, ARM, or CHMM certification
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
To apply, email your resume to employment@circortech.com.
EH&S Specialist (8/2/10)
Employer: Think Energy Group - Greensville, SC
Salary Range: $78,000 - $90,000 / Year
Now Interviewing! Leading manufacturing company seeks a skilled and driven Environmental, Health & Safety Professional ( EH&S ) in the Greenville, SC area. Some
relocation assistance available for the right candidate. Selected specialist will coordinate, direct and manage day-to-day activities related to meeting all environmental,
safety and health standards in accordance with OSHA. This position is the key driver in creating a culture dedicated to safety.
Responsibilities:
- Maintaining all environmental equipment, reporting and documenting environmental conditions impacting the facility
- Implement plant and company-wide safety policies and procedures
- Implement, monitor and maintain systems to ensure compliance with local, state and federal occupational safety and health regulations ( OSHA ) and to reduce the
potential for occupational injuries, and incidents - Inspect or tour company facilities, local and regional, to detect existing or potential hazards and recommend corrective or preventive measures
- Manage workers compensation claims and the direction of care
- Track and analyze workplace injuries and illnesses, determine root causes and implement corrective actions and prevention strategies
- Perform industrial hygiene surveys
- Report quarterly to Government all reports pertaining to air, water and hazardous waste
- Direct the Emergency Response Team and conduct or ensure appropriate safety training at all levels to include lock-out tag-out, confined space, hazmat, ergonomics,
laser safety awareness and fire protection - Responsible for hazardous waste disposal procedures, government reports, record keeping, and emergency planning
Requirements
- BS degree in Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Occupational Health or Chemical Engineering or related field
- 5-7 years experience in manufacturing environment
- Experience in developing Safety and Health programs and procedures
- Comprehensive understanding of OSHA regulations and ability to promote, develop and implement a comprehensive safety and health program
- Experience in ISO 9001 reporting and compliance
- Proven track record of doing cost down and managing OSHA cases
- Assertive, Confident with a take charge attitude and team work focus
- Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communications skills
- Computer literacy ? Microsoft Office products, database management
- PREFERRED: Mechanical aptitude, LEAN/Six Sigma experience, Chemical analysis. ASP, CSP, ARM, or CHMM certification
Benefits: Our client offers an incredible comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision and health benefits, vacation, etc
Project HSE Manager (8/2/10)
Employment Term: Project Duration (~ 4 months); usually M-F 40 hrs, but may increase to 60 hrs/wk depending on project scheduling. Estimated Start: 9/7/10, End: 1/15/11
Location: Spartanburg, SC
Experience: 8-10 yrs, project and/or construction HSE experience desired
Education: BS degree or higher required. Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) highly desired.
Experienced incumbent will have health, safety, and environmental experience related around project and/or construction management and will possess the following skill sets:
- Well versed in all OSHA general industry and construction standards
- Chemical industry HSE experience
- Experience conducting pre start-up safety meetings and daily reviews with employees
- Understands excavation permitting, crane/lift permitting, and heavy machinery use
- Understands life critical (e.g. hot work, elevated work, lock out/tag out, confined spaces, etc.) permitting processes
- Basic principals of JSA's, risk assessment, and risk mitigation well understood and can be applied in the field
- Ability to integrate HSE construction commitments with day-to-day site HSE operations at a chemical facility
- Time management and HSE systems experience highly desired
- Waste water and spill prevention control & countermeasures
The person will be responsible for overseeing all HSE related activities dealing with the project and serve as liaison between project and chemical site operations/management. Additionally, the professional will lead and ensure that all required permitting processes are maintained, applicable health, safety, and environmental regulations are followed, and drive HSE accountability for the duration of the project.
If interested, please contact:
Jon Grobeck
Platform Lead Engineer
Rhodia, Inc
577 Bankhead Highway
Winder, GA 30680
770-307-5545
770-307-1626 (fax)
630-728-2760(cell)
Site Safety Coordinator (7/12/10)
Location: Simpsonville, SC
Job Description: Manage Health, Safety, and Security program for the Simpsonville location.
Responsibilities include:
- Prepare, schedule and conduct initial and periodic training in the following:
- Safety Orientations for new hires and contractors
- Quarterly Safety Meetings
- Hazard Communication
- Hearing Conservation
- Respiratory Protection
- Powered Industrial Vehicles
- Lockout / Tagout
- Emergency Procedures
- Laboratory Safety
- Laser Safety
- Radiation Safety
- Conduct Industrial Hygiene monitoring according to schedule.
- Maintain chemical inventories and MSDS database
- Physical Inspections
- Machine guarding and machine safety inspections of new / modified equipment
- Assist departmental teams in performing periodic physical departmental inspections
- Follow-up on corrective actions for above.
- Incident Investigations
- Ensure safety or security-related incidents are investigated and documented.
- Follow-up to ensure corrective actions are implemented.
- Keep records on injuries / illnesses and prepare monthly reports.
- Security
- Maintain key control program
- Maintain card access system
Qualifications: In addition to the degree and experience requirements as noted above, the successful candidate should have good organizational and communication (both written and oral) skills.
Education and Experience: B.S. degree in technical discipline; minimum 4 years of applicable experience.
Send resume to: Rita Hatfield, Human Resources Manager
Acid Safety Coordinator (7/12/10)
Yoh has a contract opportunity for Acid Coordinator to join our client in Greenville, SC.
Job Responsibilities:
- Coordinate all HF/ acid processes & treatments (includes receiving, mixing and transfer of acid to process system).
- Process includes etching system and associated rinsing and return acid to waste water treatment, and acid fumes to scrubber.
- Interface with process/environmental vendors and with internal plant and corporate technical personnel.
- Insure correct safety practices during the plant operations, handling/transfer of acid including leak proof design and selection of best material of construction. Also involved during the design phase and cost estimating.
This position will be at the plant site. International travel is required
Job Requirements:
- Advanced degree in chemistry or chemical engineering.
- 15 to 20 years experience in HF manufacturing/handling or design of HF process systems and/or a grass root HF manufacturing plant.
- Thorough knowledge of HF operations/safety is essential
Discover all that’s possible with Yoh. Apply now. Yoh, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V.
Environmental Technician (7/12/10)
Our Environmental Technician provides support to our In-Plant Services programs. This support includes participating in event projects, chemical handling, lab pack duties, data entry, drum movements within the plant, drum bulking, drum crushing, and assisting when extra personnel are needed. The position may also include operating light equipment, heavy equipment and trucks on a part time basis.
The position maintains environmental and safety compliance. The Environmental Technicians assist with site inspections to ensure project adherence with the federal regulations such as Resource Conservation and Recovery Act and OSHA, ensuring waste types are properly segregated, regulatory shipment windows are met, proper container labeling is adhered to, good housekeeping is maintained and accurate tracking logs are kept.
Our Environmental Technicians operate equipment including forklifts, drum crushers and compactors and perform labor-intensive activities such as drum collection, drum bulking, loading of trucks, pushing, pulling, dragging, and lifting items up to 50 pounds.
Our Environmental Technicians are dependable individuals who have a good attendance history and report to work on time everyday. The ability to deal with frequent changes in the work environment is an important aspect of this role.
Loss Prevention Officer (7/12/10)
Marriott seeks talented people to join their staff! At Marriott, you define what success means to you, and then we help make it happen. With opportunities for building your skills, colleagues who share your enthusiasm, and a clear career path with challenging work that provides direction for growth and promotion. If you're the kind of person who wants to be challenged, supported, and applauded, this is where you belong. FORTUNE magazine recognized Marriott International as one of the “100 Best Companies to Work For”, for the twelfth consecutive year.
Spartanburg Marriott at Renaissance Park is currently accepting applications for the following position: Officer-Loss Prevention PM – PM
Patrol all areas of the property; assist guests with room access. Monitor Closed Circuit Televisions, perimeter alarm system, duress alarms, and fire life safety system. Lock property entrances when required. Conduct daily physical hazard inspections. Respond to accidents, contact EMS or administer first aid/CPR as required. Assist guests/employees during emergency situations. Notify appropriate individuals in the event of accidents, attacks, or other incidents. Defuse guest/employee disturbances. Call for outside assistance if necessary. Complete incident reports to document all Security/Loss Prevention related incidents. Handle all interruptions and complaints. Resolve safety hazard situations. Escort any unwelcome persons from the property without interrupting the orderly flow of property operation. Report to scenes of vehicle accidents/thefts. Call for assistance using proper code responses. Complete a Loss Prevention shift summary/daily activity report. Maintain confidentiality of all Security/Loss Prevention and property reports/documents; release information only to authorized individuals. Conduct investigations and gather evidence. Conduct interviews with relevant parties. Follow all company policies and procedures; report accidents, injuries, and unsafe work conditions to manager; complete safety training and certifications; ensure uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional; maintain confidentiality of proprietary information; protect company assets. Welcome and acknowledge all guests according to company standards; anticipate and address guests' service needs; assist individuals with disabilities; thank guests with genuine appreciation. Speak with others using clear and professional language; prepare and review written documents accurately and completely. Develop and maintain positive working relationships with others; support team to reach common goals. Comply with quality assurance expectations and standards. Stand, sit, or walk for an extended period of time. In addition some states may have additional licensing/registration requirements to be considered for this position. Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 10 pounds without assistance. Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by Supervisors.
Apply online at http://greatjobs.marriott.com.
Upon entering the application website, search for openings by Zip Code. Then click Submit. Click the "View Open Positions and Apply" link to be taken to a list of departments with open positions. On the department page, select the appropriate department and then the open positions in that department will appear. From there, click "Apply Now" and begin filling out the entire application until you receive a message indicating your completion.
Excellent benefits package: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(K)Profit Sharing, Paid Time Off, Tuition Reimbursement, Company Paid Incentives, Career Advancement, Room Discount.
Construction Jobsite Safety Manager (6/21/10)
Position available for construction jobsite safety manager on an ongoing plant expansion project in Greenville, SC. Duties would include daily work scope safety review of all trades contracted by General Contractor. Inspections would be guided by OSHA 1926 Construction standards, and in-plant safety standards of the construction client. Inspector would generate written reports, recommendations, etc., to General Contractor's safety team and perform activities as a liaison to construction client. High school diploma or above education desired. Minimum 5 years experience in heavy construction. Minimum 30 hour OSHA to include 10 hour OSHA updates, Certified Construction Safety Technician rating desired.
Contact:
Mack Smith
General Superintendent
M.B. Kahn Construction Company, Inc.
864-277-9105 ext 111
msmith@mbkahn.com