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IBM Industrial Hygiene/ Safety Professional in San Jose, California
Introduction
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Your Role and Responsibilities
Job Description:
Has professional knowledge and ability to 1) recognize and properly evaluate potential occupational hazards and 2) design comprehensive employee health, safety and health risk-management controls. Potential areas of focus may include laboratory safety, mechanical safety, electrical safety, ergonomics, chemical safety, contractor & construction safety, fire/life safety, industrial hygiene, respiratory protection, and radiation protection. Effectively works with other support organizations and senior line management and assists both employees and managers to understand and measure the value of proactive employee well-being programs.
Devises, coordinates and conducts surveys and investigations in complex environments, including research laboratories, to address employee well-being needs.
Develops, within broad objectives, improved employee well-being solutions which involve application of theoretical and practical multi-disciplinary knowledge, experience and creativity.
Effectively uses a variety of advanced techniques to evaluate the work environment.
Defines goals and technical direction as a member of a multi-functional team. Ensures appropriate coordination with related functions.
Evaluates employee well-being trends both inside and outside of the company.
Maintains awareness of regulatory and company requirements in addition to professional advancements in area employee well-being disciplines.
Develops, implements and maintains high quality programs, evaluating existing processes and implementing continual improvement.
Reviews and approves design and installation of complex equipment.
Helps ensure that facilities comply with safety practices.
Properly documents results of work. Prepares technical papers for publication when appropriate.
Provides technical and program administration assistance and direction to less experienced personnel.
Effectively teams with others to provide employee well-being services and develop/implement new employee well-being initiatives. This includes interaction with other occupational health services professionals regarding medical surveillance programs, etc.
Effectively interacts with senior line management
Accountable for individual and team results.
Assumes additional responsibilities as assigned.
Environment:
A Bachelor's degree (or higher) in safety or occupational health sciences or a closely-related scientific/engineering technical discipline or equivalent. Knowledge for application of principles in the field of safety, industrial hygiene or engineering.
Communication/Negotiation:
Effective communications required. Contacts can be complex and require negotiation and the ability to compare alternative approaches, influence others and reach specified objectives. Coordinates work with other professionals locally or elsewhere and has contact with all levels of management for the purpose of influencing decisions. Has periodic contacts with representatives from outside organizations for the purpose of exchanging information. Frequent contacts with senior management. Participates in standard-setting activities.
Problem Solving:
Uses knowledge from several technical disciplines to recognize potential hazards, determine root causes and recommend action plans for complex issues. Ability to understand the business environment and prioritize in a dynamic environment. Utilizes research, observation and ability to identify both chemical and physical methods for analyzing workplace conditions and ultimately developing appropriate cost-effective solutions.
Leadership skills required to give matrixed technical and administrative direction to others and lead small teams. Has responsibility for identifying opportunities for health and safety improvements across the site and enterprise. Sets own work priorities.
Develops and administers elements of employee health and safety programs. Makes recommendations that involve important cost decisions regarding control of potential risks to employee well-being. Recommendations may result in reduced occupational injuries and illnesses, decreased employee absence, increased productivity, cost of product/service, and decreased likelihood of litigation.
Required Technical and Professional Expertise
Occupational Safety or Industrial Hygiene Bachelor's or Master's degree.
Clear understanding of Occupational Health & Safety legal/regulatory standards
Ability for applying safety and/or Industrial Hygiene principles within a highly complex scientific research setting
Capability for interpretation of H&S legislative requirements and/or scientific results from employee exposure data into legal/regulatory adherence and design of occupational H&S controls to protect IBM and non-IBM workers.
Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise
Effectively uses a variety of advanced, scientific techniques to evaluate the work environment.
Develops, implements and maintains major programs and processes to assist line management.
Defines goals and technical direction as a member of a multi-functional team. Ensures appropriate coordination with related functions.
Develops, implements and maintains high quality programs, evaluating existing processes and implementing continual improvement.
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Location StatementIBM offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program. Eligible employees may have access to:
Healthcare benefits including medical & prescription drug coverage, dental, vision, and mental health & well being.
Financial programs such as 401(k), cash balance pension plan, the IBM Employee Stock Purchase Plan, financial counseling, life insurance, short & long- term disability coverage, and opportunities for performance based salary incentive programs.
Generous paid time off including 12 holidays, minimum 56 hours sick time, 120 hours vacation, 12 weeks parental bonding leave in accordance with IBM Policy, and other Paid Care Leave programs. IBM also offers paid family leave benefits to eligible employees where required by applicable law.
Training and educational resources on our personalized, AI-driven learning platform where IBMers can grow skills and obtain industry-recognized certifications to achieve their career goals.
Diverse and inclusive employee resource groups, giving & volunteer opportunities, and discounts on retail products, services & experiences
The compensation range and benefits for this position are based on a full-time schedule for a full calendar year. The salary will vary depending on your job-related skills, experience and location. Pay increment and frequency of pay will be in accordance with employment classification and applicable laws. For part time roles, your compensation and benefits will be adjusted to reflect your hours. Benefits may be pro-rated for those who start working during the calendar year.
This position was posted on the date cited in the key job details section and is anticipated to remain posted for 21 days from this date or less if not needed to fill the role.
We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable law.
IBM will not be providing visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future. Therefore, in order to be considered for this position, you must have the ability to work without a need for current or future visa sponsorship.
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