Health and Safety Technician (Health & Safety Tec 3/4)

About the role

This position will be filled at either the Health and Safety Technician 3 or 4 level, depending on the skills of the selected candidate. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if the candidate is hired at the higher level.

Responsibilities

• Support the RPP team in maintaining, issuing, and tracking all forms of respiratory protection equipment used across the Laboratory.
• Maintain sanitation and cleaning processes for all respirator models.
• Provide user training and fit-testing assistance to Laboratory personnel.
• Support Industrial Hygiene and Safety Professionals in the collection of personnel air samples, swipe and bulk sampling, area sampling, real-time sampling, and inspection of areas or review of operations to ensure compliance with Laboratory and regulatory requirements.
• Schedule fit-testing and training sessions for LANL personnel.
• Prepare respirators, hoods and PAPRs for issuance and trace through the equipment tracking system.
• Aid in fit-testing and training demonstrations under supervision while building proficiency toward independent instructions.
• Accurately record fit-test data, training completions, and inventory transactions.
• Utilize industrial hygiene instrumentation and safety equipment under supervision.
• Perform field inspections and surveillances to ensure compliance with Laboratory safety requirements.
• Support implementation of hazard controls following the hierarchy of controls.
• Uphold quality and safety standards while working in a team-oriented, customer-focused environment.

Requirements

• Strong organizational and recordkeeping skills, with attention to accuracy and completeness.
• Proficiency with computer systems and standard software applications (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team and provide excellent customer service.
• Capability to follow established protocols for equipment sanitation and handling.
• Strong communication skills for providing clear instructions and demonstrating respirator use.
• Strong communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE "Q" clearance.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications: High School Diploma and 2-4 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Additional qualifications for Health and Safety Technician 4: Advanced knowledge of OSHA regulations, NFPA Life Safety Code, and 29 CFR 1910/1926. Demonstrated experience with respiratory protection program administration and support. Knowledge of occupational safety and health sampling equipment and media. Experience performing industrial air monitoring and collecting bulk samples. Capacity to comprehend DOE and LANL occupational safety and health requirements, as they pertain to programs. Asbestos awareness regarding asbestos-containing materials and sampling techniques. Awareness level experience with a respiratory protection program; to possibly include fit-testing, respirator selection and respirator protection program administration.