Manager, Site EHS Associate

1 year extendable CONTRACT

Onsite - Redmond, WA 98052

Pay rate $51-62.32/hr

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in an applicable scientific discipline (such as Environmental Engineering or Medical Technology), or equivalent knowledge and experience.

• Advanced Certification (such as CSP, ASP, or CIH) or advanced coursework/master’s degree in Work Environment or similar or ability to gain certification within one year of employment.

• Working knowledge of federal, state and local laws related to health and safety and environmental protection.

• Minimum seven years’ experience dealing with EHS policy and compliance issues.

• Strong organizational skills and the ability to plan and execute various projects simultaneously.

• Analytical ability and knowledge of business processes.

• Ability to create and deliver effective training materials.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Windows Office Suite software.

• Ability and willingness to travel to all regional sites under jurisdiction (expect several trips per year but no more than 25% of time).

• Strong training skills, both to develop online training and to deliver in-person training

• Strong communication skills

• An understanding of safety culture and promotion of safety culture in the work environment

• Laser Safety Officer Certified or ability to become certified within one year (may be waived if a CSP or CIH and exhibit strong laser safety skillset)

• DOT/RCRA trained within the last year or ability to get this training within the first six months of employment

• Strong ISO14001 skills

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Health and Safety – Oversees occupational health and safety matters related to facility- and field-based personnel. Develops and maintains a systematic occupational health and safety management program to facilitate:

(1) identification of occupational health and safety hazards;

(2) utilization of physical safeguards and employee personal protective equipment to control such hazards;

(3) training of employees in good health and safety management practices;

(4) investigation of accidents and occupational injuries and illnesses; and

(5) compliance with all applicable health and safety legislation. Evaluates deficiencies; establishes and implements written policies and procedures; audits to assess and ensure compliance with policies and procedures; and provides requisite training. Manages general compliance matters and projects as necessary, , assistance to ensure compliance with relevant policies, and other federal laws relating to health and safety (e.g. transportation of hazardous materials).

2. Environmental – Oversees environmental matters related to facilities and products. Develops and maintains a systematic environmental management program to facilitate:

(1) assessment of environmental impacts of products, facilities and operations;

(2) engagement of management and staff in activities related to reducing environmental impacts; and

(3) compliance with applicable environmental legislation. Serves as a contact for company regarding products and facility related environmental compliance issues; monitors environmental laws that impact products and operations; evaluates deficiencies in this area; establishes and implements written policies and procedures; audits to assess and ensure compliance with policies and procedures; provides requisite training.

- Strong knowledge of ISO14001 to implement ISO14001 if needed and continue to support and lead sites with ISO14001 currently in place

- Auditing sites for environmental and safety compliance.

3. Safety – Includes worker’s safety, industrial safety, fire safety, ergonomics, HazCom, process/work evaluation, accident investigation, safety trainings for employees, and chemical safety.

- Ability to work with management of change/process safety elements including learning the document control system to make annual program changes or institute new programs through document control.

4. Training – Develop compliance and other identified training, as necessary.

Advise the EHS Manager and/or the Site Director and supporting site managerial team on all EHS needs and regulatory compliance items.

5. Perform other related duties as assigned