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Environmental Supervisor (11/11/08)

At Honeywell Specialty Materials, we view Responsible Care® as the foundation of environmental, health and safety excellence in our business. We incorporate health, safety and environment (HSE) management systems into all phases of the chemical life cycle. Our commitment to continuous HSE performance improvement is evident at our facilities around the world — it is the way we do business.

Honeywell Specialty Materials employs approximately 10,000 people at more than 80 manufacturing and sales facilities worldwide. Our Metropolis, IL location is seeking a dynamic Environmental professional who is seeking a challenging opportunity as an Environmental Supervisor.

Responsibilities of the Position

• Develops cost effective programs to minimize plants impact on environment due to discharges, emissions, and releases.
• Develops and maintains plant environmental plans and procedures to ensure compliance with environmental regulations.
• Investigates noncompliance conditions to determine and eliminate causes.
• Provides regulatory review and interpretation to plant departments.
• Assimilates information for and prepares permit applications.
• Quantifies plant emissions and discharges for reports to agencies. Monitors compliance of permit conditions.
• Assists process and project engineers in design and installation of pollution reduction equipment.
• Assists in preparation and conducting of agency mandated training programs.
• Assists in solid and radiological waste characterization, analysis, and disposal.
• Identifies and pursues opportunities for waste minimization.
• Provides assistance to plant functions in identifying and minimizing release potentials.
• Prepares a number of routine and special environmental reports for submission to agencies, trade associations, and company, such as: discharge Monitoring Reports; Toxic Release Inventories; Solid waste reports.
• Tracks potential legislation and regulations which may impact plant operations.
• Attends national, state, and local trade association activities to remain abreast of and take proactive actions on current regulatory issues.
• Develops responses to agency and trade association surveys and information requests.

Basic Qualifications

• BS in Engineering or equivalent with 5-8 years industrial experience in manufacturing environment.

Additional Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills - verbal and written.
• Strong organizational skills.
• High level of personal motivation with a drive for ownership and accountability in performance of job responsibilities.
• Team orientation with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to make data driven decisions.

Interested candidates please send your resume via email to Sally.Snook@Honeywell.com.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to a diverse workforce

Divisional Director of Environmental Health & Safety (11/10/08)

Our Client, located in the mid-west, is a multi-million dollar wholly owned subsidiary of a privately held corporation that is a world leader in the design, manufacture and marketing of highly engineered equipment and services sold primarily to customers in the energy industry. The company offers products and services used to produce, transport, process, and distribute oil and gas and their by-products. The parent company is a global business with an established sales presence in over 100 countries with manufacturing or service facilities in over 22 countries. Additionally, the parent organization has historically enjoyed a strong market position and consistently strives to achieve a growth rate higher than the overall markets they serve, thereby gaining market share.

The Director of Environmental Health & Safety will report to the divisional President and is responsible for directing activities in environmental management, occupational safety and health, industrial hygiene, site security and product stewardship in a 1 million sq ft unionized manufacturing facility. The Director of EHS will also interface with the Corporate EHS Director who is located at a headquarter site. The position is responsible for 2 locations in the same community with a combined employee base of approximately 1,000. The Director EHS will directly manage a Safety Coordinator and Environmental & Security Supervisor.

Education and Experience Qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree in environmental science and/or industrial safety/health/Hygiene with a minimum of ten (10) years of professional manufacturing plant level experience; Masters degree a plus
• Must have significant experience with Title V of the Clean Air Act and a detailed understanding of PSD regulations with relevant air modeling knowledge
• Professional certifications highly desirable in lieu of Masters Degree
• Education and experience must clearly indicate the existence of specialized knowledge and successful track record in the initiation, design and implementation and monitoring of critical environment, health and safety programs, functions and equipment
• A demonstrated track record in the planning, development, and implementation of environmental health and safety management systems and effective compliance programs, emergency response and crisis management plans
• A comprehensive knowledge of federal and state environmental, occupational, health and safety, and worker’s compensation laws, rules, and regulations is required
• Must have demonstrative technical competency and managerial and interpersonal skills
• Ability to effectively work with all levels of management as well as bargaining unit employees and corporate departments such as EHS, Law, Human Resources
• Must have excellent organizational and cross functional skills as well as oral and written communication skills
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office applications is required
• Must be self-motivated, and able to make independent, informed, and prioritized decisions
• Must be able to work in both individual and team industrial work settings with minimal supervision; exhibit objectivity and openness to others' views; and recognize accomplishments of other team members
• Must be effective in Change Management – must communicate changes effectively; prepare and support those affected by change
• Must be able to delegates work assignments effectively and clearly to safety committee members, consultants or other colleagues
• Must know how to demonstrate leadership – coach and develop others; display passion and optimism; mobilize others to formulate and fulfill the vision; provide criticism and feedback appropriately
• Must prioritize and plan work activities; set goals and objectives; help Operations anticipate capital and expense needs

The Director of Environmental Health & Safety will have complete familiarity with and be responsible for the following:

• The main facility is a major source under the Clean Air Act and is in the Prevention of Significant Deterioration Program (PSD). This position works closely with Operations to strategically plan an environmental permitting/compliance assurance strategy that provides maximum operationally flexibility while seeking continual improvement in pollution prevention practices
• Cultivates an injury free workplace by engaging Senior Leadership, Operations and Human Resources to establish and execute a results-oriented EHS accountability program throughout all levels of the organization; presents EHS metrics and trends to the divisional President and VP of Operations; develops additional local metrics as needed to facilitate EHS performance improvements
• Coordinates and directs internal and external resources associated the EHS programs within the division, and is responsible for compliance with all applicable government and Corporate EHS standards
• Implements the Corporate EHS Mission and Objectives, including EHS management systems such as ISO14001 and OSHAS 18001
• Works with facility engineering to pursue energy conservation measures and reduce greenhouse gas emissions; evaluating benefits for banking/trading emission reduction credits
• Monitors relevant state and federal regulatory changes, advising the organization regarding long and short term strategic options for EHS compliance, as well as business opportunity or threat
• Provides 3 year EHS Strategic Plan for the division and updates it annually
• Ensures the cost-effective delivery of required training on EHS topics is appropriate, complete and documented
• Participates in operational change management planning; conducts or facilitates EHS Project Reviews associated with Appropriation Requests
• Establishes and maintains necessary contact with EHS regulatory agencies and professional societies to ensure the highest level of assistance and service for the company
• Works with Corporate EHS and Law Departments to adjust accounting reserves for environmental liabilities (FAS 5) or works with divisional accounting and finance staff to update and adjust Contingent Asset Retirement Obligations (FIN 47), as needed

Success for the Director of EHS in the first year would be measured by this individual’s ability to quickly understand the company’s needs, establish processes and procedures and continuous improvement initiatives throughout the organization.

The ideal candidate will possess superior intelligence, be tenacious and self-reliant. It is important that this person have a proven record as a motivational leader, who is able to effectively build a cohesive team, communicate a vision for growth, and energize the team behind this vision. Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 40% of the time is required.

Located in a Milwaukee Metro area, this community is less than an hour’s drive from Madison, Wisconsin and the northern suburbs of Chicago and is linked to the interstate highway system. Several I-94 and I-43 interchanges provide quick access to outlying recreational areas, businesses and major metropolitan districts.

Our client offers a culture that is very dynamic with a strong and dedicated work force. It is important that this person have the ability to grow beyond this position into a more substantial role with the company. Our client is offering a competitive base salary, management bonus, 100% matching 401k (maximum of 4%) program, and an excellent health plan to compliment this package. In addition, a relocation package consistent with company policy will be available to the selected candidate if living outside a reasonable commuting distance.

Contact:

Vanessa Sebek
Vogrinc & Short, Inc.
429 S. Phelps Ave.
Rockford, IL 61108
Tel: 815-394-1001
Fax: 815-394-1046
VanessaS@vogshort.com

Safety Coordinator (11/10/08)

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 (11/10/08)

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

Corporate EHS Manager - Wind Energy (9/24/08)

Location: Chicago, IL

Our client is a rapidly growing, North American division of an internationally-based company which manufactures, sells, and installs turbine generators, blades and structures used in the wind energy field. With 300 plus current employees, the division is part of an international organization-a top five wind turbine supplier-with headquarters in Europe and manufacturing facilities throughout the world, including the U.S.

The Manager of Environment, Health, Safety and Security will report to the U.S. Chief Operating Officer and be responsible for managing the operations of the EHSS function throughout the United States. The key deliverable will be to create and implement a comprehensive EHSS plan which will impact employee morale, keep projects on schedule and provide a long term benefit to the company’s earnings. This position will directly supervise 5 safety specialists based remotely throughout the U.S. Up to 50% travel is estimated.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

• Establish policies that create a safety culture, develop training and communication to implement the culture within the company.
• Plan, organize and conduct Health & Safety training.
• Insure implementation of Health & Safety procedures through training, documentation, checklists, employee briefings and site inspections and audits.
• Develop site specific programs and plans in accordance with state and federal laws and regulations.
• Conducting incident and accident investigations and developing corrective and preventive action plans.
• Performing site audits and leading efforts with construction and service team to implement corrective actions,
  improve training and documentation.
• Identifying and driving improvements, culture awareness and accountability in product design to improve Health & Safety environment.
• Responsible for OSHA and DOT regulatory compliance.
• Insuring emergency response procedures are current and reflect site activities.
• Coordinate efforts with Senior Leadership Team, Quality, Engineering, Construction, Commissioning and OMS.
• Maintaining Health & Safety metrics and providing reports to management.

Management /Technical Skills Requirements:

• Must have EHS leadership experience in high hazard risk oriented environment such as construction, energy/utility, heavy manufacturing, or refining.
• Experience in leading the development of a company wide EHS policy, procedure, and metrics program is required.
• Successful experience in leading the development, delivery and tracking of EHS training sessions with technical or construction personnel is required. Experience with multiple remote sites is desired.
• Must be able to define experience in managing a high impact crisis situation.
• A total of 10 plus years of EHS related experience is needed, must be active in national safety organizations and be up to date on current issues and ideas.
• Previous supervisory experience highly desired, must have held responsibility for EHS unit performance.
• Must be able to travel 50%.

Interpersonal Skills Requirements:

• Must be a leadership oriented driver of change.
• Must be comfortable and effective in communicating with executives, media, national industry organizations, as well as line employees.
• Excellent written and organizational skills are required.
• Knowledge of PCs/software essential.
  

Contact:

Paul Schmitz
Network Search Partners
(847) 934-9929
paul@networksearchpartners.com
http://www.networksearchpartners.com/

Safety/Environmental & Training Manager (9-22-08)

My client is searching for a driven, self-starter to manager our safety and environmental programs. They are a well established, continuously growing, food processing company in the Chicagoland area with over 450 employees in two locations.

Position Description: Performs functions to manage all aspects of the safety and environmental programs, including but not limited to development, implementation, compliance, training, and reporting for all EMI/SCP locations.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Ensures that operations are executed in compliance with all safety, health, environmental and regulatory requirements
• Develops and administers all aspects of the safety programs
• Develops, facilitates and/or coordinates all worker safety training
• Conducts hazard analysis for any new product or process
• Maintains hazard analysis and risk assessment records in accordance with all regulatory and customer requirements
• Establishes, conducts, and manages safety and environmental audit processes
• Monitors and assists in enforcement of safety disciplinary program
• Prepares, maintains, and submits all required safety and environmental reports and permits
• Serves as primary contact for all outside local, state, and federal regulatory agencies and company vendors associated with safety and environmental programs
• Leads work-related incident investigations and implements corrective actions when needed
• Ensures all aspects of the PSM program are up to date and in compliance
• Researches and communicates new environmental and worker safety rules and regulations to appropriate management personnel
• Creates and/or updates internal safety and environmental policies as needed
• Directs safety committees and facilitates regular safety meetings

Supervisory/Management Responsibilities:

• Trains, coaches, and counsels staff
• Implements systems, policies, and procedures

Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in related field
• 5 -7 years environmental and worker safety and training experience
• Bilingual (English/Spanish)
• Experience in strategic planning, policy development and hazard recognition
• Knowledgeable in federal, state and local regulatory requirements for air, water and land environmental, HACCP, OSHA, and PSM
• Excellent problem solving, analytical, communication, interpersonal, and relationship building skills
• Strong training and coaching skills
• Proficient with various computer applications, specifically Microsoft Office

Contact:

W. Wayne Perrett
President, Strategic HR Advisors
Business Management Advisor, Author, and Speaker
Phone: (815) 289-9246 Fax: (815) 654-3729
E-mail: wayne@strategicHRadvisors.com
Website: www.strategicHRadvisors.com

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