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Hot Job Alert:Environmental Health & Safety Manager (Mining & Minerals)

Hinton Human Capital, an emerging leader in executive search in Green, Environmental and Infrastructure industries is now searching for Environmental Health and Safety Manager (EH&S) for a fast growing manufacturing company. Ideal candidate will have at least 8 -10 years of demonstrated experience working in MHSA governed mineral processing facilities plus the following skills and abilities:

  • In depth working knowledge of MSHA safety requirements. Ability to collaborate with the leadership team to provide guidance, technical support and coordinate activities to promote a “culture of safety”. work with employees at all organizational levels to affect corrective action strategies.
  • Initiating, implementing and overseeing Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) management systems
  • Develop and provide training and guidance to site personnel, leadership and contractors to ensure compliance with regulatory and corporate training requirements. Direct incident investigations, determine root cause, develop corrective actions, and conduct closure verification activities.
  • Direct HSE inspections, self-assessments and audits. Manage reports and present summaries to management with recommended solutions. Monitor corrective action closure.
  • Review current and proposed Federal, State, County, Local regulations and implement appropriate measures to ensure compliance.
  • Coordinate and manage critical HSE programs, such as pollution prevention, recycling, waste water management, storm water management, air quality management, hazardous waste management, PPE, HAZCOM, confined space and fall protection procedures and reporting requirements for each. Provide on-site management support to any required remediation projects.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Chemistry or equivalent with focus on Environment is required.
  • Master’s preferred.
  • 5+ years of HSE experience in progressively increasing responsibility including oversight of Title V permit compliance.
  • Verifiable experience creating, implementing and overseeing a facility governed by MSHA.
  • CSP preferred, CHMM is plus
  • Ability to travel up to 30%.

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Keystone XL Pipeline: A Small Part of A Bigger Jobs Picture

Now that President Obama has delayed the Keystone XL pipeline project, those job seekers who were

Source:CEWD Gaps In Workforce Report

looking forward to those jobs are shrugging their shoulders and asking “What Now?” Here is an idea: There are hundreds of potential natural gas pipeline replacement construction projects that will create jobs and go unnoticed by media and general public. Interesting, right? Let me widen your view:

Natural Gas Pipeline Replacement Projects: Old Pipes, New Problems

America has nearly 2,5 million miles of natural gas and hazardous liquid pipelines. Most of them were built before 1970. In 2010 and 2011, natural gas pipeline explosions ripped through neighborhoods in San Bruno, CA, Allentown, PA and Hanoverton, OH. The subsequent accident investigations revealed that the affected pipes needed to be replaced. After these incidents, some natural gas companies publicly stepped up their efforts to replace old pipelines but they are running into some problems:

Complex Construction Issues and High Costs: Replacing an old gas pipeline is not just a matter of digging a trench and putting it in the ground. Some pipelines are located in historic or highly developed areas where construction must be done with complex trenchless (little or no digging) construction techniques. The equipment, materials and people required to do these types of projects can drive construction costs close to $1 Million per mile. These high costs can have an effect on how projects are prioritized and executed.  We could explore this aspect further, but our main focus is the jobs that can be generated.

Finding Qualified Workers: Jobs like construction inspector, natural gas technician, pipefitter or welder are not as glamorous as a software engineer, attorney or accountant, but they are important in revamping our country’s pipeline infrastructure. The Center for Energy Workforce Development (CEWD) reported in 2009 that the energy utilities are facing a high number of retirements and a lack of qualified job seekers in its engineering and technician workforce. This issue may become more acute by 2015 as more employees enter the retirement window. Here is a breakdown of the situation CEWD reports is happening:

  • Over 50% of the engineer and technician workforce will have to be replaced due retirement and attrition by 2015.
  • Only 1 in 30 technicians and 1 in 50 electrical line workers make it through testing, drug screening, background check and interview process.

What Job Seekers Should Consider

The energy utilities are working with high schools, community colleges and training programs to increase the number of qualified applicants for these jobs. What is needed is more job seekers who are ready to learn new skills and fill these open positions.

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Poll: What Are The Barriers Holding Women and Minorities From STEM Jobs?

Science, Technology, Engineering and Math based jobs are the fastest growing segments of the economy during this tenuous recovery. To promote awareness of these job opportunities, we wanted to poll the readers and find out what they see as the barriers to acquiring these opportunities.

A Note on Discrimination

It is widely acknowledged that discrimination continues to play a role in the hiring of women and minorities across all industries.  However, the point of this poll is to promote discussion about STEM careers and how to increase the number of graduates and career changers entering the fields.

Thank you for your comments

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Smart Grid Cybersecurity Virtual Conference To Highlight New Technology

Smart Grid Cyber Security is a $10 Billion per year business. Without it, our country’s plans for energy efficiency and security would be hindered by cyber attacks, systems failures and natural disasters (solar storms). This conference will highlight some of the new initiatives and technologies rolling out in the coming years . For those who are looking for potential job opportunities with Smart Grid Technologies, here are some general types of  jobs which should see growth from Cyber Security initiatives.

  • Enterprise Architect
  • Software Engineer
  • Systems Analyst
  • Database Architect
  • Business Analyst
  • Hardware Engineer

Our goal is to make  job seekers aware of the opportunities in this fast growing field.

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Press Release:Hinton Human Capital opens Online Green Certification Study Guide Bookstore

For Immediate Release: Atlanta: 12/02/2012

Hinton Human Capital, through its affiliation with Amazon, has opened an online bookstore featuring the latest study guides for green certifications and licenses as well as  career books from top authors. Our goal is to be a gateway to the hidden green, environmental and infrastructure  job market. 

Featured Study Guides

  • LEED GA
  • Hazardous Materials Technician
  • Certified Hazardous Material Manager (CHMM)
  • Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
  • Construction Inspector
  • CISSP
  • Water Treatment Operator

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