H&S R&D Lab Manager (Field Based)

ERM is hiring a H&S R&D Lab Manager for a multinational technology facility located in Menlo Park, CA.  The ideal candidate will bring a wealth of managerial, technical, and industrial facility experience to help our client proactively address their H&S risks and challenges.  You must have a deep understanding of CalOSHA regulations with emphasis on electrical, LOTO, and confined space safety.  In this role you will interface with contingent employees, construction workers, Client Business (Engineering and R&D) teams, and facilities management in a R&D product testing and technical development lab environment.

This is a limited-term role (16-24 hours/week) for a duration of 6 months.

RESPONSIBILITIES:


* Function as a H&S Manager with authority to implement and enforce company programs, policies, and SOPs throughout the Client's product testing and development laboratories and driving the programs to successful operation and completion.


* Provide support as needed to the Client contingent H&S Team while effectively interfacing with cross-functional departments and onsite contractors.


* Organize and manage facility H&S programs with complex technical/ regulatory issues.


* Design and implement H&S strategies to align multiple programs and create new programs as needed, following through on execution and implementation among associated facility departments.


* Responsible for implementing and enforcing CalOSHA and other safety-related requirements, with significant focus on Electrical Safety, LOTO, Contractor Safety and Safety Management Systems (SMS) programs.


* Ability to recognize and evaluate existing H&S programs and processes requiring standardization and streamlining, as appropriate.


* Oversee and manage multiple projects within scope/budget/schedule expectations and ensure quality standards on project deliverables.

REQUIREMENTS:


* BS/MS in safety, occupational health, electrical engineering, or related science degree.


* 7+ years relevant experience in working in General Industry on H&S compliance programs, with emphasis on the hi-tech sectors and product development laboratories.


* Certification in field; CSP and/or PE, preferable electrical engineering, or similar registration highly desirable.


* Electrical Safety (low and high voltage) experience is required.


* Previous manufacturing safety and managerial experience is a plus.


* Be passionate about H&S performance improvement and have substantial experience with practical implementation and program streamlining.


* Experience with implementation of Global Standards and Standard Operating Procedures covering multi operational locations and contingent workers.


* Solid understanding of the relevant local, state, and federal regulations and how they apply to the various facets of a technological based industry and manufacturing.


* Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to communicate ...