Central Texas Chapter of the American Society of Safety Engineers

Safety & Health Specialist (8/16/10)

Employer: Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Texas, Inc. (TMMTX) - San Antonio, Texas

Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Texas, Inc. is located in San Antonio, Texas. The plant was established in October 2003 and production started in November 2006 at the 2,000 acre site where we produce the full size Tundra and Tacoma pick-up trucks. We employ 1,500 salaried and hourly employees with 21 suppliers located on-site that employ an additional 2,100 employees. Our manufacturing operations include Stamping, Body Weld, Assembly, Paint and Plastics. Non-manufacturing areas include Accounting & Finance, Human Resources, Ordering & Logistics, Production Planning, Purchasing, Quality and Safety.

We are currently seeking a Safety Ergonomics Specialist for our Health & Safety Department. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Support for TMC & TEMA Safety and Health Programs and Activities
Participate in TEMA Ergonomic Working Groups and activities
Lead contact for Ergonomics Cup Competition for TMMTX
Lead contact for team member Health & Wellness activities and communications
Implement the Toyota Ergonomic Program throughout the plant (Safety/Ergonomic Teams, Ergonomic Evaluation Tool Training, Audit Program, etc.)
Manage the annual Safety Health & Wellness calendar project for the plant
Maintain current TEBA ergonomic evaluations for all processes (develop tracking plan & KPI's, develop plan & strategy to maintain compliance and coordinate resources to evaluate new processes as needed)
Oversee contractor for ESI and help identify kaizen areas in their processes
Identify risks related to safety issues/conditions and prioritize and develop sustainable action plans to reduce and/or eliminate those risks (assist with Ergonomic countermeasures, Work Conditioning problems, etc. as required

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Safety or related field (or equivalent work experience) required
3-5 years Manufacturing Safety experience (Automotive preferred)
3-5 years General Safety experience to include extensive experience in ergonomic programs
3-5 years in a safety leadership role that shows an ability to manage multiple tasks, communicate to others with various technical backgrounds and ability to negotiate and adapt in a consensus building culture
Prefer technical career with specialized knowledge in general OSHA safety and specific experience with Ergonomic analysis of processes and programs
Five hours casual weekly overtime plus occasional daily overtime and/or weekends and holidays
Travel approx.10% (domestic or international)
Must support off shift as needed (approx. 1 week every 4-6 weeks)

Toyota is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, religion, veteran status or any other status protected by law.

Please apply for this position online at: www.toyota.com/jobs. (Please click search jobs and then search for job title: Safety10-39187-TMMTX — Specialist, Safety & Health – Ergonomics & Wellness)

Health, Safety & Environmental Director (8/9/10)

If you’re ready to showcase your HSE knowledge in the offshore industry, TETRA Offshore Services is the place for you. TETRA Offshore Services, a division of TETRA Technologies Inc., has an immediate opportunity in The Woodlands, TX for a Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) Director. As an experienced safety professional, you will develop and implement the division’s HSE Management System procedures to assure the highest possible degree of employees’ safety.

Reporting directly to the Senior Vice President, the selected candidate will plan, utilize and support field operations by educating both managers and employees in work site safety practices and regulatory compliance. Specific duties will include ensuring all employees have current company and customer-mandated certificates, schedules training as required, and provides documentation of completion; administer the division’s random drug and alcohol testing program; inspect facilities/work sites to determine corrective or preventative measures; and support operations managers in the investigation and reporting of accidents and injuries. The HSE Director will manage HSE employees within a matrix organizational structure together with applicable Business Unit and Product Line Managers. The incumbent will also prepare and administer an annual budget for US operations. Excellent communications skills are essential as you will represent the organization in the community and at industry functions, meet with customers to present company and division safety programs, and develop customer-specific HSE plans.

Requirements:

B.S. degree in related field and a minimum of 15 years experience in HSE, 5 of which are in a management position in offshore oil & gas industry.
CSP/CSE designation mandatory.
Has documented, relevant industry experience in the development and implementation of HSE management systems.
Knowledge of word processing software; presentation software; spreadsheet software; internet software, and MS Outlook.
Pass the required physical examination, including drug and alcohol screening.
Pass a background check with no state or federal felony convictions.
Possess and maintain a valid driver’s License and reliable transportation.

Our ideal candidate is an experienced professional with 15+ years HSE experience and including 5 years offshore management experience who is a tactical planner and effective communicator. Have we just identified you?

Qualified applicants are invited to e-mail resumes to: TOSRecruiter@tetratec.com

EOE, AAE, M/F Employer

Electrical and Robotics Safety Specialist (8/3/10)

This position is located at Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Texas, Inc. in San Antonio, TX. The purpose of the position is to provide safety support for both plant and production areas. This will be achieved through floor activities, team member involvement, regulatory knowledge and proactive activity. This position will also be required to support plant machine guarding, robot safety and electrical safety.

Responsibilities:

Manage operation / function: 20%
- Shop support for Facilities, Body Weld, Paint, or Assembly areas.
- Machine guarding, robot and electrical safety.
- OSHA Compliance, safety audits, and incident investigations.
Lead / manage team members: 20%
- No direct supports. However, team member leadership skills are required to influence team member behavior as it relates to Safety priorities and to interact with team members through Safety Task Force Groups, department meetings, incident investigations, etc.
Manage projects: 20%
- Implement Electrical and other Safety Programs throughout the plant, also robotic safety which includes lockout requirements
- Coordinate Safety Teams, Behavior-based or Culture training, etc.
- Coordinate equipment buy off for safety, and review new process layouts and plans for safety.
- Assure all equipment has lock out placards and written procedures.
Manage processes: 15%
- Conduct new hire and general safety training.
- KPI Tracking.
- Data analysis processes.
Resolve problems: 25%
- Identify risks related to plant safety conditions. Prioritize and develop sustainable action plans to reduce and/or eliminate those risks.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Safety related field or equivalent experience required.
At least 3 years experience in manufacturing safety (Automotive preferred).
At least 3 years experience in a demonstrated safety leadership role (ASP or CSP certification preferred, but not required).
Ability to work overtime, including occasional weekends.
Ability to travel approximately 10%, both domestic and international.
Ability to support off shifts as required (approx.1 week every 4 - 6 weeks).

Please apply for this position online at www.toyota.com/jobs, click search jobs and then search for job title: Specialist, Electrical and Robotics Safety-Safety10-41135-TMMTX). Please note that this position will be un-posted from the Toyota Jobs website on August 9th, 2010.

Part Time Small Business Inspectors (7/8/10)

Visual Insurance Solution is an inspection service company that will be outsourcing small business inspections throughout the country. We are expecting to see more opportunities in the Austin, TX area and are looking for independent contractors to handle the inspections for us. We will pay between $50 and $60 per inspection depending on experience and quality of work. Once you are at the business, the survey should only take .5 hours (1/2 hour). Entering the information into our website and downloading the pictures should take another .5 hours (1/2 hour) on average. Please note that this is part time work. We are looking for coverage throughout the state so feel free to pass this information along to any one you might know in the state of Texas that operate as an independent contractor handling small commercial accounts.

If you are interested, please contact John Hildebrand by email at johnh@visualinsurance.net or call me at 501.269.6855.

HSE Director (6/2/10)

Location: Dallas/Ft. Worth, Texas

Established U.S. multinational oilfield service firm is seeking an HSE Director to support its global operations. The global HSE Director is responsible for planning and optimizing the HSE operations of all Company facilities and overseeing HSE compliance with all federal, state and local regulations, standards, codes, and Company policies. The HSE Director is also responsible for the full integration of safety and environmental management into the Company’s operations.