Southern Company Gas - Process Safety Engineer

Job Summary:

The purpose of this position is to ensure effective administration of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) Process Safety Management (PSM) program as “Best Practice” guidelines for Southern Company Gas facilities and operations. Responsible for development, management,  and administration of PSM corporate policies and procedures for applicable business units such as Peaking Operations, Midstream Operations, Gas Supply Operations, etc. Functions as a program/project manager for PSM activities such as hazard assessments, change management, and start-up reviews to ensure the safety and reliability of Southern CompanyGas facilities, equipment, and processes.  

Works independently on complex assignments that require specialized knowledge in an engineering or process safety discipline. Assigned tasks often involve the development of new or improved products/processes or techniques.  Generally functions as project or program manager.

Qualifications

Education, Certifications/Licenses:

Required:

•BA/BS degree in Engineering, Process Safety, Industrial Hygiene or other related technical or science degree

Preferred: Certification such as CSP (Certified Safety Professional), PE (Professional Engineer), PMP (Project Management Professional) or equivalent

Or

Equivalent academic education and experience

Related Work Experience:

      Required:

·         5-7 years of progressive Engineering and Process Safety experience

      Preferred:

·         Practical experience for field application of safety programs

·         Working knowledge of OSHA regulations and programs

·         Conducting safety related assessments and inspections

·         Safety related regulation interpretation and developing appropriate corporate safety policies

·         Use and configuration of compliance software systems and databases

·         Safety related training and presentations

OR:

·         Equivalent academic education and experience

Specific Skills& Knowledge:

      Required:

·         Working knowledge of applicable Federal and State regulations (e.g. OSHA)

·         Ability to manage multiple projects with limited supervision

·         Ability to understand and analyze legislation and regulation and translate into corporate policy

·         Strong leadership skills

·         Strong verbal and written communication skills

·         Knowledge of safe work practices and procedures

·         Strong presentation and team facilitation skills

·         MS Office Suite - intermediate proficiency, ability to learn other databases and technology tools quickly

·         Project management skills

·         Strong organizational and time management skills

·         Competency to work independently, to be a self-starter, and take initiative

·         Ability to influence and persuade in decision making

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:

• Travel requirements: Regular (20-50% travel) Traveler: The incumbent may be required to travel on a regular basis. Trips will likely require air travel and/or overnight stay away from home for one or more nights.

• On-call duties: Must be able to respond to urgent EHS issues when contacted on mobile communication device as issues arise including after hours.

• Physical demands: Prolonged Standing or Walking: This position frequently requires prolonged standing or walking.

• Work environment: The incumbent works in an office environment and may be exposed to varying outdoor weather conditions when working with field operations, conducting facility inspections, facilitating assessments, etc.

Jean Harrison     

Director, Corporate Safety

O: 404.584.4106

C: 404.392.3561

jeaharri@southernco.com

Senior Industrial Hygienist 

Waynesboro, GA

 HazTek Inc. is one of the nation’s largest and most experienced occupational health and safety management firms. We are known for our professional consulting services and premium safety training and we are trusted for our effectiveness in keeping workers safe today – so employees and businesses will be here tomorrow.  HazTek is growing and currently seeking outstanding performers to join our team.

 HazTek was recently honored by Inc. Magazine — for the fifth time — as one of America’s fastest-growing private companies. In 2018, HazTek was recognized by NJBIZ as one of New Jersey’s Top 250 privately-held companies.

 We offer competitive compensation and a great benefits package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, life insurance, long-term disability, paid time off, 401(k), professional development, and education assistance. Please go to www.haztekinc.com to learn more about our Company.

 The key functions of the Sr. Industrial Hygienist is to support specific project needs and ensure that best practices are implemented, safety compliance requirements are met, and an improved safety culture and performance is delivered across a large, heavy industrial construction project.

Responsibilities:

• Perform health risk assessments, industrial hygiene evaluations and related environmental health monitoring for hazards such as noise, silica, hex-chrome, VOC’s and heat stress
• Responsible for lab submittal of all samples, review lab results and documentation
• Develop confided space plans and permitting as well as support CSE tasks in progress
• Provide field and office assistance to industrial hygienists/technicians, construction safety professionals and other HSE staff
• Conduct daily field safety audits and inspections
• Complete incident investigation reports as necessary
• Able to work extended 10 to 12 hour days, at least six days per week

Qualifications:

• Minimum 5+ years of field IH experience
• Bachelor's degree in physical sciences, biological sciences, or engineering with an emphasis on environmental health and/or industrial hygiene from an accredited college or university, preferred.
• Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) preferred
• First Aid/CPR 
• Keen observation and reporting skills
• Strong computer and data entry skills
• Able to walk up to 8 hours per day covering all types of terranes, enter confided spaces, and climb scaffold/ladders.

Experience preferred in the following areas: 

• Construction
• Nuclear Power Plant
• Chemical Plant

Integrity | Compassion | Dependability | Support | Accountability

 Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status

 Interested candidates should contact:

Kevin J. McMahon, CIH

Director, Technical Services

 HazTek Inc.

143 Medford Mount Holly Road

Medford, NJ  08055

609-503-1284 (M)

888-842-9835 (O)

kmcmahon@haztekinc.com

www.haztekinc.com

This job is an opportunity to be a CSS project manager with the CDC's hazardous waste management program. For more information follow this link: https://jobs-css.icims.com/jobs/2090/project-manager%2c-hazardous-waste-management-program/job [jobs-css.icims.com]

The Vertex Companies, Inc. (VERTEX) is looking for an experienced Industrial Hygienist to join the Industrial Hygiene & Building Sciences team for our Ft. Lauderdale, Florida office.  We are seeking industrial hygienists experienced and certified in Industrial Hygiene exposure monitoring, indoor air quality monitoring, and Asbestos and Mold sampling and mitigation management.  VERTEX is a rapidly growing, multi-national consulting firm that is experiencing exponential growth, and we’re looking to augment our team of talented individuals. The individual we are looking for will enjoy the challenge of working on multiple projects on a fast-paced schedule, working with senior staff, and providing field oversight on a variety of projects. More specific details are described below.

Industrial Hygienist

Core Responsibilities

• Conduct industrial hygiene evaluations, to include indoor air quality monitoring, chemical exposure monitoring, noise, health and safety training, and comprehensive industrial hygiene.
• Conduct/Direct field investigations activities, including indoor air quality, industrial/occupational hygiene evaluations, asbestos sampling, mold evaluations, water intrusion and waterborne/airborne pathogens.
• Oversee and review Industrial Hygiene/Asbestos/Mold/Indoor Air Quality-related litigation and insurance claims.
• Asbestos, Lead-in-Paint, Regulated Materials/Universal Waste, Mold, and Water Intrusion.
• Asbestos abatement oversight and air monitoring
• Collect indoor air samples.
• Analyze laboratory and engineering data.
• Write claim review and summary reports for senior review.
• Represent VERTEX to the client in a professional manner.
• Schedule and coordinate subcontractor activities for project.
• Prepare and implement Health and Safety Plans for the site where required.
• Make employee safety a priority both in-house and on-site, in accordance with corporate policy.

 Position Requirements

• 3-5 years of experience in the comprehensive field of industrial hygiene, including chemical exposure monitoring using real-time and battery-operated sampling pumps.
• Experience in the execution of Asbestos and Mold Assessments.
• Frequent travel and/or field work (valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle required).
• Seek opportunities to expand client services with existing and new clients as part of ongoing business development.
• Able to communicate effectively (written and verbal) with co-workers, clients and subcontractors.
• Able to work with minimal oversight, but take direction from Senior managers.
• Able to meet deadlines, both internally and externally.
• Other project duties as assigned by senior staff.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in a Science-related field, Microbiology, Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, or related environmental field.

Experience

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in technical activities directly related to industrial hygiene-related activities, asbestos, lead-in-paint, mold/moisture intrusion, including report writing.

Knowledge & Skills

• Must be able to perform complex tasks and handle multiple priorities, and have the ability to perform exceptionally under high stress conditions.
• Knowledge of computer operations and standard software packages (word processing, spreadsheets, Adobe) required.
• Proficiency or working knowledge of CAD a plus.

 Special

• State of Florida certification as an Asbestos Inspector, Asbestos Air Monitor, and/or Asbestos Project Designer
• Professional education in Mold-related assessments
• Position requires Health & Safety Certification pursuant to OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120 (HAZWOPER 40 Hour) – training provided if required.
• OSHA 10 or 30-Hour training is preferred, training provided if necessary.

Physical Requirements

• Walk job sites during inspections, sometimes on uneven terrain.
• Carry field testing equipment (up to 30 pounds) onto job sites with regularity.

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The following job opportunity is being announced within the Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention (OCSPP), Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics (OPPT), multiple divisions.

To view the specifics of this announcement, please click the following link:

https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/541908100 [usajobs.gov]

To be considered for this position, applicants must apply on-line at the USAJOBS.gov [usajobs.gov] website by the closing date of the announcement and follow the vacancy announcement instructions for providing any applicable supplemental information. 

Please share this announcement with anyone that you feel may be interested and meets the eligibility requirements.

For questions regarding this job opportunity, please contact Sherron Gardner on 800-433-9633 or gardner.sherron@epa.gov.

To see a list of all job opportunities currently open within OPPT, please visit: http://intranet.epa.gov/opptwork/jobs/ [intranet.epa.gov].

 INDUSTRIAL HYGIENIST -- NIOSH FELLOWSHIP POSITION

                           Location:  FIELD RESEARCH BRANCH, CINCINNATI, OHIO

WHAT IS NIOSH? – The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) is a multidisciplinary research institute of the federal government that was established in 1970 to conduct research and make recommendations for the prevention of work-related illnesses and injuries. NIOSH is one of the centers of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). NIOSH is currently recruiting for a research industrial hygienist through the CDC fellowship program to work.

FIELD RESEARCH BRANCH – We conduct occupational health and exposure research. The results are used to help make industry wide recommendations regarding safe levels of exposure in the workplace and are accomplished by conducting mortality/morbidity and exposure assessment studies to

(a) characterize workplace exposures,

(b) identify the occupationally related causes of disease in the working population,

(c) determine the incidence and prevalence of acute and chronic effects from work related exposures to toxic and hazardous substances, and

(d) provide information needed to develop recommendations to reduce workplace exposures and illnesses and standards for the control of occupational health hazards.

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION – The candidate for this position will conduct independent occupational exposure research conducting industry-wide studies of hazardous agents. The responsibilities of the position include: 

·         assist in identifying and establishing study related points of contact,

·         organize and support industrial hygiene sampling and exposure assessment field studies,

·         develop exposure assessment study protocols,

·         participate in and oversee exposure data collection in field studies,

·         analyze data, and

·         write scientific manuscripts for publication in peer reviewed journals.

The studies will likely focus on exposures of firefighters, nail salons, and other service workers. Other studies will focus on occupational exposures to chemical agents that are concurrently being tested by the National Toxicology Program. Some travel will be necessary for field studies and scientific meetings (<20%). This is a full time position being offered as part of the CDC service fellowship program under Title 42 of the U.S. Code. CDC service fellows are considered federal employees with most of the rights and benefits provided to permanent employees. The initial fellowship appointment will be for two years. Salary will be based on education and experience. A candidate with a master’s degree will start at the GS-9 with eligibility for GS-11 at one year. Candidates at the PhD level will start at the GS-12 level. Fellows will be eligible for government health and retirement benefits.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED – The successful applicant will have at least a Masters of Science in industrial hygiene or related field with a solid educational background in some, or all, of the following disciplines: exposure assessment, toxicology, risk assessment, biochemistry, and statistics. In addition, the selected fellow will have excellent analytic skills and written and verbal communication skills. Experience in industrial hygiene/exposure assessment methodologies and a doctorate are desirable.  

If interested, please send your resume to Cherie Estill, Ph.D., M.S., P.E.  CLF4@cdc.gov.

CSS is currently recruiting Industrial Hygienists to provide industrial hygiene services for our Federal government clients.

•Candidates should also have experience in performing independent evaluations of work environments and industrial processes (e.g. thermal stressors, noise, toxicology, biohazards, ergonomic) involving potentially hazardous environment conditions, analysis of findings and provide recommendations of corrective measures (e.g. non‐engineering controls and engineering controls).

•Candidates should also have experience in performing industrial hygiene assessments (e.g. ergonomic, ventilation, noise surveys/dosimetry) using and calibrating industrial hygiene equipment, and familiarity with sampling techniques for standard chemical and physical hazards.

•The positions require team-oriented professionals with strong organization skills, as well as excellent writing and oral communication skills.

•The position requires approximately 30% travel to client sites located both within and outside of the United States.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

•BS degree in Industrial Hygiene, Science or related discipline

•Experience conducting industrial hygiene assessments

•Experience working with, and knowledge of, industrial hygiene standards and regulations

•Effective written and oral communication skills

•Computer skills including Excel, PowerPoint, Word

•Secret clearance may be required for this position

Desired Qualifications:

•Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) by American Board of Industrial Hygiene (ABIH)

•Demonstrated ability to work as a solid contributor in a team environment.

•Capable of multi-tasking and changing direction depending on work load.

•Familiarity with DOEHRS-IH.

CSS, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Link to apply https://jobs-css.icims.com/jobs/1982/industrial-hygienist/job [jobs-css.icims.com]

Safety & Health Specialist (Corporate) – Downtown Atlanta

This position will support Georgia Power and Southern Company Services including a coal power generation research facility.

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Location: Position will be located in Georgia Power's Corporate Office at 241 Ralph McGill Blvd, Atlanta, GA 30308

No relocation benefits will be provided. Successful candidate must live within a 50 mile commute of the work location OR be willing to quickly relocate within a 50 mile commute at his/her own expense.

This position requires frequent travel (including overnight) throughout Southern Company's footprint - Georgia & Alabama

JOB SUMMARY

• Work with management and employees to develop and implement injury avoidance and accident prevention programs that assure compliance with all internal and external safety policies, regulations, and procedures

• Analyze, develop and coordinate training programs assure compliance and improve safety performance

• Support and coordinate of safety initiatives for Southern Company such as Safety Excellence and Southern Lifestyle and Wellness initiatives

• Support business units with implementation of Safety and Health Management System

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Bachelor's degree is preferred

Experience

• Prior experience developing, implementing, and assuring compliance with safety& health policies and procedures as a Safety and Health professional is desired

• Prior experience developing and implementing injury avoidance and accident prevention programs as a Safety and Health professional is desired

• Prior experience and knowledgeable of accident prevention and investigation procedures as a Safety and Health professional is desired.

• Previous experience providing safety & health support to a corporate support organization is preferred; support of a generation plant is a plus.

• Previous experience with delivering presentations to large group audiences is preferred

• Previous experience working under or implementing of safety and health management systems is a plus.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Must be highly motivated and possess strong self-initiative.

• Experience in a leadership role is desired.

• Must possess the ability to work independently and is recognized as catalyst and change agent; willingness to challenge the status quo.

• The successful individual must possess the ability to develop into and be recognized as the subject matter expert in safety and health issues.

• Must have excellent communication skills, both oral and written.

• Must be able to communicate with all levels of employees and management

• Ability to interpret safety rules and regulations.

• Must possess good analytical skills.

Other Requirements

• Very good computer skills in MS Word, Power Point and Excel

• Previous experience with SharePoint is a plus

• Research and analytical skills

• Overnight travel required

• Model "Our Values" - Safety First, Total Commitment, Unquestionable Trust

• Superior interpersonal skills

• Must know, understand, and fully embrace Safety Excellence

• Must know, understand and fully embrace Southern LifeStyle and Wellness initiatives

Georgia Power Company has classified this position as "Safety Sensitive" and as such is subject to relevant pre-employment screening(s) to determine fitness for duty. Any offer of employment is contingent upon the applicant successfully completing all required fitness assessments.

Subject to the Georgia Power Company Smoke Free Workplace Policy: You must be free from all tobacco products (including but not limited to cigarettes, cigars, pipes, chew, snuff, patch and/or gum), at least SIX MONTHS prior to applying for this position.

TO APPLY

All candidates must submit a resume online (preferred attachment in Word document) and answer a series of questions in order to be considered for this position.

Subject to the Georgia Power Company Smoke Free Workplace Policy: You must be free from all tobacco products (including but not limited to cigarettes, cigars, pipes, chew, snuff, patch and/or gum), at least six months prior to applying for this position.

Georgia Power is an investor-owned, tax-paying utility that serves 2.4 million customers in all but four of Georgia's 159 counties. The largest of four electric utilities that make up Southern Company, Georgia Power, has been providing electricity to Georgia for more than a century at rates well below the national average. With 4.4 million customers and more than 42,000 megawatts of generating capacity, Atlanta-based Southern Company (NYSE: SO) is the premier energy company serving the Southeast. A leading U.S. producer of electricity, Southern Company owns Alabama Power, Georgia Power, Gulf Power, Mississippi Power, Southern Nuclear, Southern Power, SouthernLINC Wireless and Southern Telecom. Southern Company also has a growing competitive generation company. Southern Company brands are known for excellent customer service, high reliability and retail electric prices below the national average. Southern Company is consistently listed among the top U.S. electric service providers in customer satisfaction by the American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI).

Southern Company is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.

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Job Field: Safety & Health

Job Type: Standard

Primary Location: Georgia-Metro Atlanta-Atlanta

Operating Company: Georgia Power Company

Job Type: Standard

Travel (Up to...): Yes, 25 % of the Time

Work Location(s):

Georgia Power Headquarters - 241 Ralph McGill Blvd. NE (241ATLANTA)

241 Ralph McGill Blvd. NE

Atlanta, 30308

Req ID: GPC2006633

Industrial Hygienist Sr

https://jobs.sentry.com/search/122559 

Overview

Sentry’s dedication to customer service is embodied by our best employees.  At Sentry, our associates take care of our customers with a passion for service and delivering business results. We are seeking an experienced, self-motivated, technical and results driven individual to fill a highly skilled position in our National Accounts - IH Services Division.  As an Industrial Hygiene Consultant Sr. you will work with Corporate Risk Management, Safety Management, and Plant/Facility Management contacts as well as brokerage firms to complete Industrial Hygiene Services for our casualty line of business primarily for our National Account customers with premium in excess of $500,000.

What You'll Do

The following are some of the responsibilities of the National Account IH Services Consultant that would be located preferably in Charlotte, NC; secondary locations include Atlanta, GA or Greensboro, NC. Travel responsibilities would include the eastern seaboard and gulf coast.  

• Act as a Team Leader and conduct industrial hygiene field consultation service (noise, air quality, IAQ, etc.) for National Accounts customers.  Provide industrial hygiene services for standard commercial lines customers, underwriting, and fee service customers at the request of IH or Safety Services management.
• Anticipate, recognize, evaluate potential health hazards, and assist customers by recommending proper controls for ACGIH and OSHA guidelines. 
• Review, assist with development and/or coordinate specific risk improvement or regulatory mandated programs.  Coordinate the implementation of these programs with the customer and the safety services consultant.
• Provide technical expertise for the development of industrial hygiene-related technical bulletins or information sheets. 
• Provide training for customers, safety services consultants, or Sentry Insurance employees in industrial hygiene-related areas.
• Assist sales and underwriting by providing information about prospective customer's processes and potential exposures on conditions that may lead to occupational disease as directed by Industrial Hygiene Management.
• Assist Sentry Insurance claims department with review or evaluation of occupational disease claims that may have arisen from specific process or workplace exposures.
• Maintain and calibrate field equipment on a scheduled basis.  Ensure that field work is done in a timely and professional manner.

What it Takes

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent within the Safety Sciences area is required (i.e., Industrial Hygiene, Degree in Analytical Chemistry, or a related science and/or engineering field).
• 3+ years of related work experience.
• M.S. Degree in industrial hygiene, or occupational and environmental health preferred.
• Certification by the American Board of Industrial Hygiene in the comprehensive practice or other specialty aspect of industrial hygiene is preferred. or a willingness to achieve the CIH Designation in 3 – 5 years.
• Demonstrated competency in field consultation and familiarity with current industrial hygiene technology.
• Leadership skills, proactive attitude, proficient technical writing and communication skills.
• An acceptable motor vehicle record and ability to perform extensive travel is required (50% - 75% travel).

What You'll Receive

There is a reason why Sentry made Forbes’ list of America’s Best Midsize Employers in 2017 and 2018. At Sentry, we recognize there are many factors that contribute to your overall satisfaction both at work, and in your personal life. So, we provide a perfect mixture of compensation, benefits, company culture, and resources to ensure your everyday happiness. Below are some benefits that you’ll receive.

• Competitive compensation to reward you for your hard work every day.
• Generous Paid-Time Off Plan for you to enjoy time out of the office.
• 401(K) plan with a dollar for dollar match on your first eight percent, plus immediate vesting to help fund your future. 
• Group Medical, Dental, Vision and Life insurance to encourage a healthy lifestyle.
• Pretax Dependent Care and Health Expense Reimbursement Accounts to ease taxes on health spending.
• Extensive Work-Life Resources to lend a helping hand.
• Volunteer Time Off so you can dedicate time to the community.
• Sentry Foundation gift matching program to encourage charitable giving.

How You’ll Apply

If you are interested in joining Sentry’s team, select the one position that you are most interested in being considered for and complete your online application details. If you have applied with us before, you will only need to provide your email address and password. If this is your first time applying, you’ll need to create an account. Please upload your resume directly, in addition to completing your online application details.

Who You’ll Want to Contact

Apryl Marti at 6186551707
APRYL.MARTI@SENTRY.COM

About Sentry

All of us at Sentry—more than 4,000 associates—have various talents, skills, and backgrounds. We work together to deliver on our promises to our policyholders every day. We’re proud to offer a full line of property, casualty, and life insurance products to help protect businesses, cars, homes, lives, and retirement income.

Our headquarters is in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, with claims and service offices located throughout the United States. From sales to claims, and information technology to marketing, we enjoy a rewarding and challenging work environment with opportunities for ongoing professional development and growth.

Our bright future is built on a long track record of success. We got our start in 1904 and have been helping businesses succeed and protect their futures ever since. Because of the trust placed in us, we’re one of the largest and financially strongest mutual insurance companies in the United States. We’re rated A+ by A.M. Best, the industry's leading rating authority.

Get ready to own your future at Sentry. Opportunities await.

Equal Employment Opportunity

It is our policy that there be no discrimination in employment based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, marital status, or sexual orientation.

Kimberly-Clark has an opening for a site EHS Manager at its largest manufacturing site, in Beech Island, SC (near Augusta, GA).  This is an important leadership role that reports to the site Manager and has several direct reports.  If interested, forward resume to Dennis Averill at:  Dennis.Averill@kcc.com