Responsibilities:
• Review and approval of SOPs.
• Write and update the Environmental Health and Safety Manual/Chemical Hygiene plan.
• Investigate and review accidents and incidents.
• Review the chemical inventory. Conduct periodic inspections of stored chemicals for container integrity, expiration dates, and chemical degradation.
• Ensure that safety-related files: SDS, accident reports, inspection reports, disposal records, etc. are up to date.
• Monitor and oversee the storage and disposal of chemical and biological waste.
• Ensure decontamination of vacated workspaces.
• Ensure all safety-related equipment is in proper working order; fume hoods, biosafety cabinets, showers/eye washes, fire extinguishers, etc.
• The Laboratory Manager is also designated as the Chemical Hygiene Officer and, in this capacity, would be responsible for the details outlined in 29 CFR 1910.1450, Occupational Exposure to Hazardous Chemicals in Laboratories.
• 5 years of work and management experience is expected on a level of comparable responsibility.
• Must be proficient in project management; problem-solving; decision-making; and effective communication with staff, subcontracted associates, Contractor leadership, and with local or neighboring utilities.
• In-depth knowledge of laboratory standards, in particular as they pertain to drinking water, wastewater, and storm water sampling and analyses.
Ideally, you'll also have:
• Experience within the water/wastewater laboratory field is desired.
• The ideal candidate will have relevant laboratory facilities operation, maintenance, and improvement experience.
• Experience in environmental science and chemistry.
• Experience in a leadership role or designated laboratory.
• Established safety leadership with demonstrated experience leading a positive safety culture including practical application of those safety practices with facility maintenance operations.
• Knowledge of safety rules, procedures, and practices including the proper use of safety equipment as defined by OSHA and industry standards.
• Demonstrated experience with office software and data management systems.
Working Conditions & Physical Requirements:
The physical and environmental demands required to perform the essential duties of this position include standing, walking, sitting, coordination, balance and agility demands, which may include the ability to stoop, kneel, squat, grasp, reach, perform repetitive hand movements. Additional demands may involve a specific level of dexterity, grip strength, climbing and cardiorespiratory demands. The work areas may be indoor, outdoor, have loud noise, active machinery, high pressure fluid systems, electrical equipment, confined spaces, heights and depths, fumes, air borne particles, noxious gases, and chemicals. The use of appropriate safety equipment will be mandatory in these areas to prevent hazardous contact.
