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Safety Professional

* Country:US
* State:NEW YORK
* City:Poughkeepsie
* Category:Human Resources
* Required Education:Bachelor's Degree
* Position Type:Professional
* Employment Type:Full-Time
* Contract Type:Regular
* Company:(0147) International Business Machines Corporation
* Req ID:347862BR
* Travel Required:Up to 10% or 1 day a week
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* Location:Poughkeepsie, NY US

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Introduction
At IBM, work is more than a job - it's a calling: To build. To design. To code. To consult. To think along with clients and sell. To make markets. To invent. To collaborate. Not just to do something better, but to attempt things you've never thought possible. Are you ready to lead in this new era of technology and solve some of the world's most challenging problems? If so, lets talk.

Your Role and Responsibilities
The safety position is expected to apply broad knowledge and an ability to recognize and evaluate potential occupational hazards and recommend controls in relation to this role. They will develop, implement, and maintain high quality safety and/or industrial hygiene programs and processes to assist line management.
* Evaluates and approves safety and health aspects of the design and installation of unique operational tools, equipment, facilities and processes.
* Evaluates and consults on life safety issues and the execution of NFPA 101
* Devises, coordinates and conducts safety surveys, industrial hygiene measurements and investigations in complex environments (e.g. manufacturing, research, mobile workforce, etc.).
* Performs incident/accident investigations to determine root cause and enact countermeasures to prevent recurrence.
* Maintains awareness of regulatory and company requirements in addition to professional advancements in the Industrial Hygiene and Safety disciplines.
* Evaluates existing processes and implements continual improvement consistent with OSHA VPP, and the ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety Management System.
* Defines goals and provides technical direction as a member of a multi-functional team.
* Effectively teams with others to provide employee health and safety services and develop/implement new employee well-being initiatives.
* Develops and provides safety and health training for employees.
* Ability to read and interpret tool and facilities layout designs to identify necessary safety/health controls.
* Understands, performs audits and consults on safe work practices related to safety and health requirements (e.g. contractor safety, electrical safety, personal protective equipment, fire/life safety, mechanical guarding, etc.)
* Participates in site and global health and safety audits and peer reviews.
* Uses knowledge from several technical disciplines to recognize potential hazards, determine root causes and recommend action plans for highly complex issues.
* Maintains leadership skills required for providing technical direction to lead significant multi-functional teams and conduct special projects, and
* Maintains a comprehensive understanding of business unit strategies.
* Must be a proactively engaged individual
* Has the ability to work on global projects with international colleagues across various time zones

Required Technical and Professional Expertise
* Skills, knowledge and ability to research leading industry practices for identifying technical occupational risks and non-compliances as well as the ability to resolve complex health and safety challenges
* Ability to be an independent problem-solver with minimal supervision.

Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise
* At least 2 years experience in applying Safety Engineering Principles.
* Experience in within a research/manufacturing work environment
* Certified Safety Professional

About Business Unit
IBM Corporate Headquarters (CHQ) team represents a variety of functions such as marketing, finance, legal, operations, HR, and more, all working together to solve some of the world's most complex problems, help our clients achieve success and build collaborative work environments for IBMers.

Your Life @ IBM
What matters to you when youre looking for your next career challenge?

Maybe you want to get involved in work that really changes the world? What about somewhere with incredible and diverse career and development opportunities where you can truly discover your passion? Are you looking for a culture of openness, collaboration and trust where everyone has a voice? What about all of these? If so, then IBM could be your next career challenge. Join us, not to do something better, but to attempt things you never thought possible.

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About IBM
IBMs greatest invention is the IBMer. We believe that progress is made through progressive thinking, progressive leadership, progressive policy and progressive action. IBMers believe that the application of intelligence, reason and science can improve business, society and the human condition. Restlessly reinventing since 1911, we are the largest technology and consulting employer in the world, with more than 380,000 IBMers serving clients in 170 countries.

Location Statement
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.

IBM intends this job to be performed entirely outside of Colorado.

Being You @ IBM
IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.