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Industrial Hygiene Services Manager, Req 145

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Position Title:  Industrial Hygiene Services Manager

Job Location:  NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, FL

Job Type:  Regular, FT

Job Classification:  Exempt

Where to Apply:  imssfl.com

 

 

 

Summary:

 

The KEMCON Industrial Hygiene (IH) Services Manager is a full time, salaried health and safety professional with extensive experience in IH programs in an industrial aerospace environment. The IH Manager leads a team of 25 IH professional and supports operations by developing, approving and administering IH program plans and related procedures to ensure the safety of our work force and the environment.

 

The IH Manager is responsible for training, supervising, prioritizing and managing the work of a team of environmental health professionals, including Industrial Hygienists and represented Environmental Health Specialists, to support IH projects and programs.

 

The IH Manager provides technical expertise with regard to IH programs such as: planning and conducting training; managing workforce proficiency; developing and approving hazard analyses and mitigation strategies within the requirements of approved plans and policies; supporting project cost controls with regard to IH labor and procurement actions; investigating project incidents; documenting compliance through the use of inspections, audits and industrial hygiene sampling; evaluating employee IH concerns; conducting team meetings; reviewing and approving specified IH Contract submittals.

 

The IH Manager, keeps leadership informed of activities in support of IH programs and changes in conditions which could impact established hazard controls and project management in general (e.g., quality, schedule, budget).

 

Duties/Responsibilities:

 

Supervisor activities include: Overall management responsibility for the Industrial Hygiene activities, technical and administrative oversight, work planning, staffing, training, performance evaluation, discipline, time reporting, policy and procedural direction within the applicable Environmental Health performance work statements.

 

Coordinate project tasks with KEMCON Industrial Hygienists and Specialists, partner contractor, and NASA organizations, addressing proposed activities, resources and preparation for safe operations.

 

Communicate effectively with customer representatives, regulators, and other external or third parties. Serve as the KEMCON technical representative with regard to industrial hygiene program activities, priorities, risks, and communications with customers and stakeholders.

 

Must be knowledgeable and proficient in the use and application of relevant IH program components defined in KEMCON, NASA and Department of Defense procedures, including but not limited to: industrial hygiene, respiratory protection, personal protective equipment, confined space entry, fall protection, heavy equipment operations. The IH Manager must have a broad understanding of EPA, OSHA and MSHA regulations. The IH Manager must also be certified in industrial hygiene and/or safety and demonstrate special knowledge and abilities commensurate with their certification.

 

Demonstrate a high degree of leadership with regard to IH process, operational excellence, company values, and performance standards and possess: Good interpersonal skills, relationship building, and excellent oral and written communication skills as well as proven ability to manage more than one priority at a time. Proven ability to make independent as well as collaborative decisions in the scope of daily duties. Must have strong initiative. Must be able to effectively set own schedule based on competing demands among projects, customers, and skill sets.

 

Supervise, train and professionally develop environmental health personnel.

 

Effectively oversee and integrate the functions of other health and safety professionals assigned as described in various health and safety plans and NASA policies and procedures.

 

Foster opportunities to improve project performance with regard to Industrial Hygiene program execution, client expectations, project quality, and project value for IMSS and customers.

 

Estimate personnel and budget requirements as necessary.

 

Assign work and ensure work completion in accordance with quality assurance program plan and KEMCON performance standards.  Ensure contract delivery dates are achieved.

 

Interpret and verify consistent application of organizational policies.

 

Provide guidance and direction to subordinate employees.

 

Conducts briefing, crew meetings and safety meetings as required.

 

Ensures compliance with Federal, State, local, NASA, and Air Force laws, regulations and requirements; and KSC/CCAFS energy management conservation regulations, collective bargaining agreements, security, safety, and other specialized programs or contractual requirements relating to the business of this branch, working within the limits of established policy.

 

This classification may include managing hazardous materials or other environmental responsibilities.

 

Qualifications:

 

The IH Manager is an experienced professional with experience both in professional areas as well as aerospace applications of IH capabilities.

  

Knowledge and experience with Maximo is highly desired.

 

Must possess working knowledge of current terminology, which is applicable in area of responsibility.

 

Must possess ability to handle information of a confidential nature.

 

Must possess ability to interpret regulatory intent applicable to assigned area of responsibility.

 

Must possess working knowledge of specialty segments of the business along with specific work processing, database and financial computer systems.

 

Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills.

 

Education/Experience:

 

The IH Manager must have a Bachelor’s degree in a specified discipline such as Chemistry, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, and/or Public Health with a minimum of fifteen (15) years of relevant professional experience (e.g., industrial hygiene and/or safety). A minimum of five (5) years of relevant NASA and/or aerospace industry experience highly desired.

 

Certification by the American Board of Industrial Hygiene (ABIH) in comprehensive practice or eligible for the exam is highly desired.

 

Working Conditions:

 

Must thrive in a team atmosphere and effectively work with all levels of employees.  Employee must be able to successfully complete Occupational Health Physical Assessments and conduct field activities in an active Spaceport as routinely required.  General office environment may require minor lifting and bending.

 

Normal daily work week schedule with the ability to work evenings, weekends when necessary.

 

Complies with all Company safety policies and site-specific safety procedures. Must be willing to ensure safe operating conditions within all areas of responsibility and identify, act and report on areas of safety or hazard concerns.

 

 

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

 

IMSS is a drug-free workplace.