Industrial Hygienist 1

About the role

Under direct supervision, the Industrial Hygienist I is responsible for implementing and administering project industrial hygiene programs affecting employee, public safety and occupational health and performs basic and routine duties in a wide range of industrial hygiene disciplines to achieve compliance with the ES&H standards along with federal and state regulatory requirements; serves as a resource for line management to administer a proactive prevention program for occupational accidents and illnesses; assists in the development, implementation and maintenance of safety and health programs, systems and procedures; assists in monitoring and controlling hazards that could be present in the work area; works with others to investigate accidents, injuries and complaints concerning hazards in the workplace; participates in recommending improvement in processes, design, procedures and equipment to minimize hazards; participates in employee training, emergency preparedness and assures the quality of programs. This position may require shift work to support plant operations. This position shall be performed under the day-to-day direction, control, and supervision of WTCC.

Responsibilities

• Support the Waste Treatment Plant Nuclear Safety Quality Culture by emphasizing the values of safety and quality in the performance of work in order to protect self, others, and the environment.
• Provides technical assistance to office and field operations to ensure compliance with applicable international, Federal, State, and/or Company health and safety regulations.
• Conducts compliance evaluations of equipment, structures, and work in progress to ensure that regulatory environmental, safety and health standards of the Company and all applicable codes are followed.
• Recommends facilities and technological specifications to carry out programs that fulfill the organization's overall objectives.
• Prepares technical reports, correspondence and program compliance documents.
• Maintains permits as required.
• Meets applicable regulatory codes and standards where required.
• Pursue and/or complete professional development opportunities such as a professional certification.

Requirements

• Education: BS/MS in Safety, Health or Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Engineering or related field. Appropriate training and experience commensurate with the responsibilities of the position may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Experience: Minimum 0–3 years (or MS degree with 0 years' experience) in a nuclear, heavy construction, chemical processing or petroleum refining environment.

Qualifications

• ABIH Certification (CIH) Preferred.
• Experience in a nuclear, heavy construction, chemical processing or petroleum refining environment is preferred.
• Must be authorized to work and remain in the United States without Amentum visa sponsorship now or in the future.
• Must be able to complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check which includes verification of employment and education.
• Must be able to obtain a Department of Energy badge for access to the Hanford Site (even if teleworking, must still comply with security requirements to obtain a badge).
• Non-U.S. citizens from countries identified by the Department of Energy as posing heightened security concerns—including sensitive countries, state sponsors of terrorism, countries of risk, and other designated countries—are subject to additional security requirements.

Physical Requirements

• Performs desk work, including writing, computer, etc. in support of line management safety and health needs.
• Review and generation of Safety and Health reports, records, etc.
• Development/management of Safety and Health process/procedure, training, metrics, etc.
• Perform Safety and Health surveillances and assessments.
• Records generation, instrumentation and equipment management, and other industrial safety/hygiene functions.
• Oversights and mentors Line Management and workers on the implementation of industrial safety/hygiene hazard controls.
• Responds to events providing injury/illness response, monitoring of conditions, etc.
• Hazard analysis and control determinations in support of project work activities.
• Conducts oversight and monitoring during work task performance to verify that exposure control mechanisms are sufficient to protect workers.

Schedule

This position is located at the Construction Site (22 miles north of Richland) and works a shift schedule: 4 days on, 4 days off.

Pay

Compensation range: $78,227.15 – $117,732.32. The compensation range listed is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
• Educational reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tax-saving options
• Disability and life insurance
• Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.