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12/22/2009 - Cranston, RI - Sr. Advanced Quality Engineer
C. R. Bard, Inc
Overview: Senior Advanced Quality Engineer Davol Inc. Warwick, Rhode Island Summary of Position with General Responsibilities: The position of Senior Advanced Quality Engineer is responsible for assuring that existing product designs and processes meet all corporate and divisional requirements with respect to safety and efficacy. This candidate will represent the quality function on cross functional teams to ensure the effective implementation of design controls in support on-going operations and manufacturing. In addition, the individual shall provide secondary support to new product development and acquisition projects as required. This candidate shall have proven leadership skills, and demonstrated ability in risk based decision making and problem solving. This position reports to the Manager of Advanced Quality Engineering. Essential Job Functions: Provide Quality Engineering support for on-going manufacturing and operations activities. Support new product development and acquisition projects as required. Provide technical guidance to Quality Engineers, Quality Technicians, and Inspectors.Lead Quality Engineering Projects to improve Davol Systems and Procedures.Perform product and process risk assessment activities, including Hazards Analysis, and Design/Process Failure Modes & Effects Analysis (DFMEA/PFMEA).Support design validation and process validation activities. Provide Quality Engineering Support to outsourced analytical laboratories and manufacturing facilities to ensure compliance with 21CFR 820, 210, 211; cGMP's, and ISO-13485 requirements. Develop biocompatibility test plans in compliance with ISO-10993 and Corporate guidelines. Co-ordinate the testing at outside laboratories and document results.Develop, document, and validate inspection and test methods to support design control, in-process inspection, and final inspection activities.Develop shelf life and stability protocols for devices.Develop test protocols and reports to support Regulatory submissions.Develop manufacturing control plans for internal and outsourced processesSupport Corrective and Preventive Action Process for product/process non-conformances, customer complaints, and internal audits.Support Product/Process Transfers from Pilot facilities to Manufacturing Facilities. Basic Qualifications: Bachelors Degree in Engineering or Technical Sciences. 5 years minimum experience in Quality, Manufacturing, or R&D engineering including design controls or product/process validation and technical problem solving, in the medical device or biotech industries. Knowledge of FDA QSRs, ISO13485:2003, and ISO 9001:2000. Good oral and written communication skills. Demonstrated leadership skills Ability to work with and motivate people Additional Desirable Qualifications Skills and Knowledge: A high level of competence in Quality Technology including statistical techniques, control charts, sampling plans, quality costs, design of experiments, correlation and regression, analysis of variance, probability etc.Knowledge and application of Six Sigma/Process Excellence Tools. Green Belt/Black Belt Certification a plus.
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11/9/2009 - Dallas, TX - POWER OPTIMIZATION CENTER (POC) OPERATIONS MANAGER
Energy Future Holdings
Description: Power Optimization Center (POC) Manager Summary: This position provides management and direction of the Luminant Power Optimization Center (POC) operations related functions. The Operations Manager has primary responsibility for 24x7 facility operation. The Operations Manager is directly accountable to the POC Manager and supports the management teams of all nuclear and fossil plants. Key Roles & Responsibilities Other duties may be assigned. Directly or through others, the incumbent: Provide management oversight of the POC Operations group including hiring, training, and scheduling of operations group personnel. Serve as the liaison between POC and counterpart organizations within the nuclear and fossil plants. Maintain readiness of the Luminant Power Emergency Operations Center including training and qualification of support personnel. Develop and deploy on-line operations performance models and tools for plant components and systems critical for reliable power generation. Assist power plant management in the achievement of generation goals through the effective communication of performance improvement opportunities identified by the POC. Support the development of business cases for capital improvements and repairs recommended by the POC. Provide technical expertise as requested by power plant management to assist in resolving plant generation and operations issues. Develop/enhance and implement remote monitoring capabilities within the POC using existing tools. Luminant is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Requirements Qualifications: Education, Experience, & Skill Requirements: A Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or a related technical field or 10 years plant specific operating experience. Six years management or supervisory experience relating to fossil or nuclear plant operations. Six years of experience associated with fossil or nuclear power plant operations. Working knowledge of typical power plant equipment, systems and procedures. Desired Skills Current or Previous SRO License/Certification if Operations background is Nuclear. Working knowledge of contemporary telecommunications technologies. Familiarity with emerging remote monitoring technologies. General computer skills. Comments: Measures of Success: Become recognized as a valuable corporate resource for power plant operations and remote monitoring, as evidenced by client, peer, and management feedback in the form of both formal and informal channels. Deliver organizational work products within budget, on schedule, and meeting quality expectations. Contribute to the achievement of applicable performance metrics, as defined for Luminant. The incumbent provides corporate leadership within areas of responsibility across the Luminant generation fleet. The in-scope fleet consists of two nuclear units, twelve lignite units and gas fueled units. The combined net generating capacity of the subject fleet is approximately 12,000 MWe. Independent Judgment/Autonomy: Broad organizational goals and objectives, which are reviewed annually. Supervisory Responsibility: Responsible for supervision of a key functional area. Staff includes approximately 10 operations specialists with fossil and nuclear expertise. Interpersonal Skills: Interacts effectively with all levels of the organization and has frequent external contacts. As a team leader, the POC Operations Manager is a motivator and consensus builder with strong negotiating and diplomatic skills. Internal/External Interfaces: Establish and maintain effective relationships with corporate organizations, plant management, plant shift operations supervision, and crews and industry groups to facilitate goals and objectives. Depending upon the circumstances, this position may be filled permanently or through an approximate 24 month rotation for qualified plant candidates.
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11/23/2009 - Los Angeles, CA - Project Manager
URS
Requires a BS or BA degree in Civil Engineering, with an emphasis on transportation. Requires a min of 8 years of experience in the field of transportation engineering, with experience on at least two major rail transit programs. Knowledge of design and field layout requirement for roadway grade crossings at Metrolink track corridors in LA area. Experience in coordinating grade crossing requirements with local agencies, utilities and railroad authorities.Must obtain negative result on drug screen performed in accordance with URS drug testing policy.Must have a valid Driver's License. Job Description : Responsible for the management, coordination and implementation of planning, design and construction of major roadway grade crossings of the Metrolink commuter rail corridors as operated by the Southern California Regional Rail Authority throughout the greater Los Angeles area. The candidate will have the necessary communications skills to facilitate consensus on the design of improvements at grade crossings between the local agencies in counties and municipalities, utility companies, railroad authorities and State transportation authorities. The candidate must be able to develop a detailed schedule for completion of improvements at each location and provide progress updates to be integrated into a master schedule for the full grade crossing improvement program systemwide. Monitoring of the scope and budget for each grade crossing location will be performed with updates as required to keep the work within the budget allowances for the projects.
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7/29/2009 - Austin, TX - Quality Control Manager - Federal Projects
PBSJ
Position Summary: QUALITY CONTROL MANAGER ndash; FEDERAL PROJECTPeter R. Brown Construction, Inc. / PBS; J Constructorsndash; Ft Hood Army Base, Killeen, TX Completes records of all letters, material submittals, shop drawing submittals, and schedules Maintain and manage all project documents and records at the site at all times Maintain working relationship with Government and Corps of Engineers. If necessary, assist in mediating and resolving conflicts to the benefit of the Contractor Manages all quality related activities of the project Creates internal audit standards Conducts and documents on-site audits/inspections on a regular basis as appropriate with a view to improving the overall standard and quality Conducts QA reviews and audits of construction project documentation and implementation of processes required to ensure that project staff is in compliance with terms of scope, specifications, and any other project requirements, both administratively and technically Initiates and implements corrective procedures, as needed, and communicates expectations to project staff. Establishes time frames for problem resolution and follow up to ensure compliance with corrective measures initiated Effective communication of the project quality to the team Assist the Superintendent and Project manager at the project level Establishes and maintains positive proactive working relationships with internal personnel, supervision, management, subcontractors and client personnel Performs other duties from time to time as deemed necessary
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8/25/2009 - Pittston, PA - Distribution Center Supervisor
The TJX Companies, Inc.
We currently have the following position available in our TJ Maxx Distribution Center located in Pittston, Pennsylvania: Distibution Center Supervisor; FRIDAY - SUNDAY 6:00AM-6:30PMResponsibilities: Duties include the processing of Merchandise through the Distribution Center departments. The Distribution Center Supervisor ensures good work attitudes, atmosphere, and communication to maximize productivity. Also he or she will conduct performance appraisals and be involved in resolving associate relations issues. Requirements:Successful candidates will have a Bachelor's degree or at least 3-5 years Supervisory experience in a Distribution Center or Warehouse environment. Bilingual Candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. At the TJX Companies, Inc., you'll not only enjoy working with a stable and profitable corporate leader, but you'll also enjoy the benefits that go along with it, such as Medical/Dental/Life insurance, and Associate Discounts. TJX is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity.
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8/25/2009 - Tampa, FL - WAREHOUSE MANAGER
Kelloggs
Kellogg Company has an exciting opportunity for a Warehouse Manager in our Tampa, FL Distribution Center. This is a GR-R-REAT opportunity to use your experience, skills, and leadership abilities, in a world-class organization. The Warehouse Manager plays a key role in managing the daily operations of a warehouse and fleet for a direct store delivery center assuring timely and cost effective service levels in partnership with the sales team. Responsibilities will include (but not be limited to): 1) Maintaining relationships with maintenance vendors, transportation vendors, retail customers and the sales team. 2) Recruitment, discipline, training and development of hourly employees and adhering to multiple collective bargaining agreements. 3) Responsible for managing the efficient loading and unloading of trucks, work safety management and training, and federal/state/local regulatory compliance. 4) Ensuring compliance to all Federal and State regulatory requirements; DOT, Sec. 404, AIB Food Safety Regulations, Internal/External Audits, Driver Qualification Files, Hours of Service, and random drug testing. 5) Responsible for accurate record keeping, inventory, damaged/destroyed goods and the consistent enforcement of company policies. With 2008 sales of nearly $13 billion, Kellogg Company (NYSE:K) is the worlds leading producer of cereal and a leading producer of convenience foods, including cookies, crackers, toaster pastries, cereal bars, frozen waffles, and meat alternatives. The companys brands include Kelloggs, Keebler, Pop-Tarts, Eggo, Cheez-It, All-Bran, Mini-Wheats Nutri-Grain, Rice Krispies, Special K, Chips Deluxe, Famous Amos, Sandies, Carrs, Bear Naked, Kashi, MorningStar Farms, Gardenburger and Stretch Island. Kellogg products are manufactured in 19 countries and marketed in more than 180 countries around the world. Kellogg Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer who strives to provide an inclusive work environment that involves everyone and embraces the diverse talent of its people. Kellogg EOE M/F/D/V
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8/19/2009 - Henderson, NV - Environmental Scientist
PBSJ
Position Summary: The California and Southwest Sciences and Planning Division of PBS;J is looking for an Environmental Scientist I/II who can assist with a variety of projects related to National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) document preparation, Endangered Species Act permitting, wetland and waters of the U.S. permitting, agency coordination, and others. This position may be filled in the Henderson, Nevada or Phoenix, Arizona office. The successful candidate will assist with various studies and the preparation of documents under the close supervision of Project and/or Group Managers. Responsibilities will include data collection, analysis of results, preparing technical reports of findings, participating in site assessments, and monitoring studies or field surveys. Projects could include energy facilities, flood control projects, linear facilities (transportation, pipelines, electric transmission lines, etc.), land development, resource plans, various third party projects, etc. This position may include the following assignments: Completing EIS, EA, and CE documents based on NEPA requirements. Wetlands identification, characterization, jurisdictional delineation, and permitting. Natural resources/land cover/vegetation/habitat mapping. Threatened and endangered (listed) species surveys and assessments. Conduct site assessments, monitoring studies or field surveys. Prepare permit applications, technical reports and sketches.
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8/27/2009 - Aiken, SC - Sr. Engineering Planner - 1191-PC
The Shaw Group Inc.
Sr. Engineering Planner opportunity located in Aiken, South Carolina Shaw Environmental & Infrastructure, Inc. is a leading, full-service provider of environmental and infrastructure services for public and private sector clients worldwide. A subsidiary of The Shaw Group, Inc., a Fortune 500 company with more than 27,000 employees worldwide, we are looking for the best talent in the industry to join our growing team. Position Responsibilities:The candidate must be able to develop schedule logic, use coding structures, maintain budget values, run PrimaVera P6 scheduling software and analyze schedule data including critical paths at a senior level of competence. Analysis of EVMS performance reports and variance analysis/reporting in the scheduling discipline is a requirement. The position also requires a solid understanding of EVMS requirements for scheduling. Candidate must be able to coordinate a variety of Engineering Disciplines, interface with Construction Planners and Management in the development and maintenance of an Integrated Project Schedule. Required Qualifications: 20+ years of Project Controls mainly in the Scheduling experience working on large complex projects. Working knowledge of project control's fundamentals including work breakdown structure, integration of schedule and cost elemenmts, budgeting and forecasting and variance analysis. Candidate must prove experience, knowledge and competence, by discussion, with other equally senior MOX Project Controls Staff the capability to fufill the above position responsibilities especially in the development and maintance of an Integrated Project Schedule on a billion$+ project. Desired Qualifications:BS Degree in Engineering, Construction, Construction Management or Business is desired but not required. Demonstrable proof of Senior Project Controls effort in the above areas such as schedules, reports, procedures, and references by other known Project Controls personnel attesting to work accomplished in the above areas.
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1/8/2010 - Fremont, CA - Sr. Manufacturing Engineer
Sanmina-SCI Corporation
Job Title: Manufacturing EngineerDay ShiftDevelops, implements and maintains methods, operation sequence and processes in the OMS operation method sheets and NPI process instructions in the manufacture or fabrication of parts, components, sub-assemblies and final assemblies. Interfaces with design engineering in coordinating the release of new products. Estimates manufacturing cost, determines time standards and makes recommendations for tooling and process requirements of new or existing product lines. Maintains records and reporting systems for coordination of manufacturing operations.Qualifications:-B.S degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing preferred.-Requires 2 years experience in a manufacturing environment.-Excellent written and oral skills are essential to success.
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8/25/2009 - Philadelphia, PA - Maintenance Mechanic
The TJX Companies, Inc.
Maintenance Mechanics C Shift Monday through Thursday 5:45PM to 4:15AMResponsibilities: *Assists in the installation, maintenance, repair and fabrication of plant equipment and facilities under the direct supervision of the Maintenance Manager and immediate work direction of Senior Maintenance Mechanic/Supervisor. * Assignments include but are not limited to building maintenance, electrical wiring, repair of conveyors, packaging equipment, hydraulics, and etc. *Performs periodic inspections, tests, and preventive maintenance on all equipment and facilities in accordance with an established testing and preventative maintenance schedule and reports findings. *Works from written and oral instructions. *Trained in reading mechanical and/or electrical schematic drawings, sketches, manuals, and specifications. *Works closely with the Senior Maintenance Mechanic in understanding and following work orders. *Works independently on routine problems, small repairs, etc. *Assists Senior Maintenance Mechanic with more complex maintenance duties. *Uses hand and power tools and other equipment as necessary to complete assignment. *Follows all company safety and security procedures. *Maintains a clean and orderly work area. *High school diploma or equivalent plus vocational training in a related technical field.*A minimum of 2 to 5 years related maintenance experience is required. *Must be proficient in at least one trade. *Must have a basic knowledge of pneumatic controls, packaging equipment, conveyor belts, electrical systems, and preventive maintenance program. *Ability to interact with all levels of management and staff.*Maintain a professional manner and can effectively handle all situations.*Strong communication skills*Flexibility and a positive attitude*Attention to detail*Ability to work as a team player At the TJX Companies, Inc., you'll not only enjoy working with a stable and profitable corporate leader, but you'll also enjoy the benefits that go along with it, such as Medical/Dental/Life insurance, and Associate Discounts. TJX is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity.
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