Sr. Industrial Hygienist

Sr. Industrial Hygienist

This position can sit in NJ or Texas

POSITION OBJECTIVE 

Executes the planning, design and implementation of the Corporate Personal Safety & Industrial Hygiene and Loss Control programs to ensure compliance with all state, Federal and corporate regulations, policies and procedures.  Provides expert technical support to all company locations. Provides substantial support to the company's Product Stewardship Program for all product lines.

MAJOR AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY

Projects constitute the majority of the workload and are largely self-initiated.  Exercises initiative, originality and sound judgment in applying engineering and project management theories and practices to ensure effective solutions to safety/IH concerns. Work is performed independently or with minimal supervision.

Reviews corporate operations for comparison to established procedures to determine compliance with laws and regulations. Based upon knowledge of organizational goals and constraints, makes major decisions and substantial commitments of manpower, funds and material.
 
Chronic non-conformance by operating units requires unique and innovative solutions. The individual is capable of solving such with a minimum of direction.
 
Participates as a member of internal audit teams to develop improved procedures for safety monitoring and compliance. May act as technical representative for national industry associations. 

TECHNICAL JOB CRITERIA 

Ten (10) years of experience in plant safety I IH or corporate safety/IH.  Knowledge of Food and Drug Regulations (food packaging) and/or Product  Stewardship requirements desirable.

Technical Skills Required To Perform This Job

Most of the following: Hazwoper Supervisor & Trainer, Hazmat Supervisor, OSHA Compliance, Radiation Safety Officer, Asbestos Supervisor, HazCom Trainer, TSCA Coordinator, Loss Management, and PSM training.

Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.  Experience in database management desirable, e.g. Microsoft Access.

Education

Bachelor of Science or Engineering Degree, 4 year (B.S.), or Degree in Public Health specialized in Occupational Health & Safety with 7-10 years of applicable experience.