LIVE, WORK AND PLAY!
Chelan County PUD is located in the geographical center of Washington State at the confluence of the Columbia and Wenatchee rivers. A public power leader, the complex and progressive nature of PUD operations offer a unique mix of challenges and opportunities.
We rely on the mighty Columbia River for much of our hydropower generation and we're proud to take a leadership role in environmental stewardship as related to this great river system. Each year we dedicate millions of dollars and thousands of work hours to protect and enhance fish, wildlife and plant ecosystems. As part of hydropower operations, we've also built 14 parks that serve more than 3 million visitors each year.
Rated by Sunset Magazine as one of the top 20 Western DREAM TOWNS and by Forbes in 2017 as one of the top 25 places to retire, Wenatchee is a recreational paradise with an abundance of adventure. The natural scenic beauty of the Wenatchee Valley provides a vivid backdrop to its thriving economy, where the quality of life is high and the climate is moderate with four distinct seasons, including more than 200 days of sunshine!
We are a small town to some and big city to others. We invest in our children and believe that education is the key to our future success.
We live a life of abundant choices and enjoy water sports on the Wenatchee and Columbia rivers, hiking, biking, rock climbing and unlimited golfing. Downhill and cross-country skiing are just minutes away. The area is also known for producing quality wines.
Consider Chelan PUD as a career choice today! The community is waiting for you.
APPLICATION MATERIALS
If applying for this position, a resume and cover letter are required. Your cover letter must summarize experience coordinating industrial hygiene activities and also describe familiarity with WAC, EPA, and other federal and state regulations related to this position.
Incomplete application materials will not be considered.
To expedite the application process, combine your cover letter and resume into one WORD or PDF document before applying (we do not accept .wps documents) and upload electronically when requested in the online application process.
This position is OPEN UNTIL FILLED and applicants are encouraged to apply immediately.
SALARY RANGE
In addition to a competitive salary range of $80,160 - $100,200 (based on qualifications, skills and abilities), Chelan PUD employees also enjoy outstanding benefits which include the option of a zero cost medical plan (medical, dental and vision for all eligible dependents), short and long-term disability, Washington State Public Employee's Retirement System, Deferred Compensation (with company matching funds up to 5%), 11 holidays and initial personal leave accrual at 21 days per year.
Introductory Period: New employees holding regular positions must complete an introductory period of twelve months.
JOB POSTING
JOB PURPOSE:
The Industrial Hygiene & Safety Coordinator communicates, measures, and mitigates District employee and contractor risks related to compliance with federal, state and local laws regulating Industrial Hygiene, safety and promotes Human Performance Improvement (HPI) and operational excellence in the workplace. This is accomplished through activities including coordination of industrial hygiene sampling, assessing workplace conditions, conducting audits, presenting training and providing back up to support other safety roles within the district.
JOB FUNCTIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function of the job satisfactorily. Essential functions are those activities that, if not performed, would significantly and fundamentally alter the position.
# EF % of Time Job Functions
1. EF 30% Industrial hygiene: Coordinate industrial hygiene activities to comply with safety regulations. Keep front-line workers and managers informed of compliance issues while promoting HPI principles and concepts. Develop proper plan of action & monitor asbestos, lead, and polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) abatements, maintenance activities and disposals results for OSHA/WISHA compliance. Provide input in the development of work processes and safety standards, including those used by employees and contractors. Perform or monitor others in the performance of biological air sampling, and review results for health hazards. Create asbestos management plans prepared in accordance with applicable regulations and requirements. Conduct air sampling equipment calibration and servicing.
2. EF 30% Training: Plan and develop training using various methods such as classroom training, on-the-job training and workshops. Train a variety of participants, such as supervisors, professional staff, craft workers, contractors, and others involved with safe handling, removal and disposal of hazardous materials, such as asbestos work, sand blasting operations, equipment removal. Develop and deliver training related to proper use of PPE and testing equipment, safe handling procedures, appropriate communication methods, etc.
3. EF 20% Compliance & Audits: Perform site audits/B.E.S.T. (Behaviors, Environmental, Safety, Talk) observations to ensure a healthy and safe work environment. Confirm safety and industrial hygiene regulations are being met. Keep front-line workers, contractors and managers informed of compliance issues while promoting our HPI principles and concepts. Assist in the delivery and coaching of effective HPI and Latent Causal Analysis (LCA) practices.
4. EF 20% Operational Excellence: Work with project managers, construction management and contractors to achieve operational excellence and compliance with WISHA, OSHA and related regulations. Provide cross training and backup support to other District employees involved with employee and contractor safety initiatives to include partnering on construction contractor safety programs, training, employee and contractor safety orientations and field safety audits.
5. EF Ongoing Provide content to and/or maintain confidential employee records and information. Safety department employees are required to restrict access to confidential employee records and information from any unauthorized person, except on a need to know basis.
6. EF Ongoing Maintain regular and predictable attendance: Perform related duties and responsibilities as required. Comply with District policies. Complete all required training. Maintain a working knowledge and comply with District safety procedures and specific safety requirements of this position, and those in accordance with applicable provisions of the Revised Code of Washington (RCW) and Washington Administrative Code (WAC).
7. EF Ongoing Drive a motorized vehicle while conducting business on behalf of the District. Note: Students under 18 may not drive more than 20% of any work week.
QUALIFICATIONS: The qualifications listed below are representative of those required, but reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
Post-Secondary Education:
Bachelor's degree (B. S., B. A.) in industrial or occupational health, safety or a related field from a four-year college or university; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience:
Requires a minimum of five (5) years’ experience in industrial hygiene health and safety including overseeing Industrial hygiene compliance issues, air sampling and analytical testing. Experience working with lead and/or asbestos abatement projects required. Requires current working knowledge of Washington state regulations and federal regulations. American Hazards Emergency Response Act (AHERA) Building Inspector Certification is desired.
Requires Asbestos Supervisor certification from the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries within 90 days of employment. Also requires CPR Certification and valid First Aid card within 90 days of employment.
Specific KSA's: A fully skilled incumbent will have the following specific knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Knowledge
• Working knowledge of state and federal safety and environmental rules and regulations including Washington Administrative Code (WAC), Environmental Protection Agency - (EPA) etc. for asbestos, lead, PCB, mold and other hazardous environmental substances.
• Working knowledge of sampling, examination and field practical processes for hazardous materials testing, packaging, storage and transportation.
• Knowledge of records retention requirements for testing analytics.
• Knowledge of safe work guidelines, engineering controls, air sampling & training provided to District work force.
• Working knowledge of bulk sampling & air sampling and associated regulatory requirements.
• Working knowledge of applicable notifications procedures and content.
• Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods.
Skills & Abilities:
• Active Listening — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Reading Comprehension — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
• Speaking — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Science — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
• Ability to create written work guidelines and engineering controls.
• Ability to develop training materials and provide effective training to a variety of audiences.
• Requires ability to communicate well at all levels of the organization and interpret technical hazardous information into layman terms.
• Written Comprehension — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
• Problem Sensitivity — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
• Deductive Reasoning — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
Language Skills:
Must be proficient in reading, writing and speaking English.
Computers & Equipment: A fully skilled incumbent will have the ability to utilize the following software, hardware, or equipment:
To perform this job successfully, an individual is required to have intermediate knowledge of Maximo Order Processing; Microsoft Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Word; and PeopleSoft HRIS.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee is frequently required to walk. The employee is occasionally required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl or twist torso; pull, push, or exert force; perform repetitive hand or arm motion; talk, hear; and taste, smell. The employee must occasionally carry or lift unassisted up to 10 pounds. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds above shoulder height unassisted. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet or humid conditions (non-weather); work near moving mechanical parts; work in high, precarious place; in confined spaces, near fumes or airborne particles; and toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level is usually loud.
LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
A valid driver's license is required for this position (verified upon hire). A valid Washington State driver's license is required within 30 days of employment.
BACKGROUND SCREENING
Pursuant to the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) standards, Chelan County Public Utility District #1 conducts background screening of personnel who have access to the District's critical physical and/or cyber assets.
DISCLAIMER
The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions for this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibility. This should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods or otherwise to balance the workload.
EEO
Chelan PUD is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and values diversity at all levels of the organization. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or other protected classifications as defined by law.
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EEO Law Poster (English or Spanish)
EEO Law Poster Supplement (English)
Chelan PUD will not be offering any work visa sponsorship for this role.
Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-I.35(c)