Industrial Hygienist 3

POSITION SUMM ARY:

The Industrial Hygienist 3 serves as an industrial hygiene and safety resource for clean-up operations as a result of past transuranic (TRU) waste processing activities. Specific duties may include, but are not necessarily limited to, the development, maintenance and implementation of IHS policies, procedures, and process related to ES&H Programs. The IHS Professional will collaborate with their peers and the workforce in developing solutions to complex IHS problems that require in-depth analysis of work activities.

426.2: This position is subject to DOE Order 426.2, Personnel Selection, Training, and Qualification Requirements for DOE Nuclear Facilities, which establishes entry-level requirements to ensure candidates selected for specific positions can successfully perform the requirements of the job.

MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Providing Industrial Hygiene & Safety (IHS) technical guidance to operations on environmental remediation problems and issues
• Conducting investigations of the site to determine the extent of contamination and ensure that work will be in accordance with all federal, state regulatory requirements and within N3B's Industrial Hygiene & Safety policies
• Providing input to the N3B Safety and Health Programs team related to developing, maintaining and revising IHS processes/programs necessary for ensuring compliance with technical and regulatory requirements.
• Applying the hierarchy of controls to eliminate or mitigate hazards while ensuring mission success.
• Monitoring and reviewing the Industrial Hygiene & Safety performance of subcontractors in the areas of work planning, work execution, installation, inspections, material control, and other areas of their work to confirm that they are performing in accordance with N3Bs subcontract work program (Exhibit F process).
• Performs other duties as required.

Minium Qualifications:

Advanced knowledge[DS1] of strategic communications planning, as well as experience in managing EM communications programs.

• Frequent use and application of technical standards, principles, theories, concepts and techniques.in Industrial Hygiene, including use of various sampling and analysis methods, personal exposure monitoring, safety program development, and related recordkeeping.
• Excellent communication skills to effectively convey major elements of IHS, clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing to diverse audiences.
• Experience preparing, reviewing and presenting Industrial Hygiene & Safety protection reports.
• Demonstrated advanced experience in the identification, application and interpretation of federal codes, standards, and regulations in several Industrial Hygiene & Safety program areas, including chemical safety, beryllium, exposure assessment, cryogens, confined spaces, fall protection, and other IHS areas.
• Advanced experience conducting research, investigating alternative solutions, and recommending solutions on problems affecting CH-TRU worker health & safety.
• Experience with and advanced knowledge of IHS sampling and measurement equipment including a comprehensive understanding of functionality, calibration, and interpretation of measurements.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• A bachelor's degree in a technical (Chemistry, Biochemistry, Physiology, etc.) Five (5) years of related experience. Per DOE O 426.2, this position requires a bachelors' degree, two (2) of job related and one year of nuclear experience.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:

• Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) by the Board for Global EHS Credentialing and/or Certified Safety Professional (CSP) by the Board of Certified Safety Professionals is preferred.

BUSINESS ASSOCIATION:

Represents organization as a prime contact on contracts or projects. Interacts with senior internal and external personnel on significant matters often requiring coordination between organizations.

IMPACT:

Exerts some influence on the overall objectives and long-range goals of the organization. Erroneous decisions or failure to achieve objectives would normally have serious effect upon the administration of the organization.

WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL REQUIREME NTS:

• Individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
• This position works in an office environment with low noise levels due mostly to office equipment.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, walk, stand, and occasionally climb or balance, squat, stoop, twist, turn, push, pull, kneel, crouch, crawl and reach with hands and arms.
• This position frequently must lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and infrequently must lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Hearing requirements include ability to listen and respond appropriately to conversations in person, virtually, and over the phone.
• Only electrical hazards and other minor potential hazards normally found in an office environment are anticipated.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Maintains required safety, security and operational training; assure procedural and regulatory compliance; make safety, security and quality an integral part of every task; including stopping work if job is unsafe or compromises security.
• This position will ensure all activities and operations are performed in a safe and deliberate manner to include protecting the confidentiality and integrity of Personally Identifiable Information (PII).

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and we do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, sexual orientation, or age.

Newport News Nuclear BWXT Los Alamos (N3B) performs the 10-year, $2.1 billion Los Alamos Legacy Cleanup Contract for the U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Environmental Management, Los Alamos Field Office.

N3B is a limited liability company owned by Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) Nuclear and BWX Technologies, joined by our critical subcontractors Longenecker and Associates and Tech2 Solutions.

N3B brings operational discipline, proven approaches, and predictable results to the Los Alamos Legacy Cleanup Contract.