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Mgr Industrial Hygiene (Chicago, IL OR Kansas City, KS OR Minneapolis, MN)
Hours | Full-time, Part-time |
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Location | Kansas City, Kansas |
About this job
Apply early as this job may be removed or filled prior to the closing date, which is approximately seven (7) days after the posting date.
Job Location:Kansas City
Other Potential Locations:Kansas City, KS; Chicago, IL; Minneapolis, MN
Anticipated Start Date:05/01/2024
Number of Positions:1
Salary Range:$97,100-$125,000
Who we are and what we do
Do you want to be a part of something that really matters? Team BNSF includes professionals focused on safety andservice that play a vital role in delivering the nation's freight. Together, we help move goods and materials that sustain life and support local, national and global economies. Our rail network is one of the largest freight railroads, spanning 28 western states and serving three Canadian provinces.
What we believe
At BNSF, our Vision and Values drive who we are, not only in our words, but also our actions. BNSF is committed to our foundational values of equality and inclusion.As members of the BNSF community, our employees are entitled to:
- be treated with dignity and respect.
- have equal access to tools, resources, training and development opportunities.
- have equal opportunity to achieve their full potential.
We model the way through our leadership, our BNSF Diversity Councils, our eclectic Business Resource Groups, our deep involvement and investment in the communities we serveand through training programs. Our actions create an inclusive, open and collaborative workplace that encourages diverse perspectives in all interactions.
-BNSFSeeking local candidates only; no relocation available
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide technical consultation to BNSF personnel regarding industrial hygiene concerns relative to regulations, training, risk identification, hazard evaluation and control.
- Identify and evaluate employee exposures to environmental health stressors, such as asbestos, lead, diesel exhaust, silica, welding fume, biohazards, noise and varying forms of radiation. Prepare short and long-term exposure monitoring schemes, establish and coordinate quality assurance/control measures for laboratories and industrial hygiene database.
- Direct and oversee IH Contractors for multiple air quality exposure assessment projects
- Determine risk management plans based upon field exposure assessment, FELA/Claims experience, regulatory standards, and industry standards of care and injury/illness experiences. These efforts principally include designing and developing exposure controls such as work proactive changes, training and skill enhancement programs, equipment and work environment modifications, and are managed using interdisciplinary groups and other resources that provide the required support.
- Design, develop and maintain a performance measuring process on complex and comprehensive programs such as the respiratory protection program or the industrial hygiene database system that will enable management to determine their progress and proficiency relative to the prevention of injuries and illnesses due to chemical, biological and physical risk factors.
- Conduct employee training and provide technical presentations to field management and industries that may impact rail operations or vice versa. Prepare technical writing for training, presentations, company performance standards as well as findings and recommendation of field studies. Provide recommendation and expertise to support BNSF Law and General Claims departments and contracted law firms on environmental health issues.
- Maintain active relationships with Engineering, Mechanical, Field Safety, division operations, Strategic Sourcing and Legal departments. Support and participate in division/departmental safety and staff meetings.
- Evaluate federal and state OSHA, DOT and FRA health regulated current and proposed programs and practices relative to conducting BNSF business.
BasicQualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in industrial hygiene, core sciences orrelated engineering field required.
- Must be a Certified Industrial Hygienist in good standing with the American Board of Industrial Hygiene (ABIH).
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in comprehensive industrial hygiene practice corporate environment.
- Ability to travel your territory 40-50%
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Must have the ability to work under minimal supervision and direction and to exercise sound judgment. Must possess excellent group dynamic interpersonal and negotiating skills and have the ability to manage large networks of people.
- Ability to understand and apply solutions involving engineering controls, personal protective equipment, industrial hygiene field sampling techniques and railroad technologies.
PreferredQualifications:
- Certified Safety Professional
- Master's degree preferred
BENEFITS
BNSF offers competitive benefit programs and services including, but not limited to
- Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
- 401(k) Plan
- Railroad Retirement
- Life Insurance
- Incentive Compensation Plan (ICP)
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION ELEMENTS
- Criminal history
- Last 7 years of driving history
- Last 5 years of employment history to include military service
- Social Security number
- Education
- Medical evaluation
- Drug Screen
- Other elements as needed
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