Industrial Hygienist

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About the role

We are seeking a Certified Industrial Hygienist to support operations at the DOE National Energy Technology Laboratory in Morgantown, WV. This position will involve working closely with federal and contract researchers, site technicians, engineers, and other ES&H professionals. The role reports to the R&D SARS Supervisor but operates in an interdisciplinary team environment, ensuring the federal safety review process is fully documented and the final safety review package is carefully assembled and uploaded to the NETL tracking system for review and approval.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough assessments of R&D-related work activities to identify potential health hazards associated with research activities.
• Implement and oversee exposure monitoring programs for various hazards, including asbestos, lead analysis and surveys, radiation surveys, radiologic work permits, noise surveys, risk analysis, radiologic dosimetry, NORM surveys, occupational noise assessment, air quality, ventilation, heat stress monitoring, and ergonomics surveys.
• Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive industrial hygiene programs, such as chemical hygiene plans, respiratory protection programs, hearing conservation programs, and laser safety programs.
• Develop, perform, and/or present a variety of safety and health training courses (e.g., HAZCOM, lab safety, PPE, respirator fit testing and protection, asbestos, lead, chemical-specific training).
• Conduct evaluations of the physical, chemical, and toxicological properties of chemical substances associated with R&D work activities.
• Review and understand lab-scale R&D projects for potential hazards, exposure pathways, and acceptable mitigations.
• Review engineering drawings such as plot plans, process flow diagrams (PFD), and piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&ID) for potential points of failure and ensure conformance to applicable ES&H codes and standards.
• Lead and participate in annual safety and compliance assessments of R&D projects.
• Schedule and chair hazard identification and analyses meetings for on-site projects undergoing review.
• Prepare reports of hazard analyses for review and approval following NETL’s internal process.
• For new projects or those undergoing major modification, work within the formal Project Management Plan process, including estimating work activities and reviewing project schedules.
• Meet formal schedules, milestones, and budgetary requirements.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship required.
• Bachelor’s degree in an ES&H or ES&H-related field (e.g., safety, environmental science, engineering, chemistry, biology, or other science-related fields).
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.
• Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) with a working knowledge of Chemical Hygiene Plans (CHP) and compliance with the OSHA Laboratory Standard (29 CFR 1910.1450).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Teams).
• Thorough understanding of relevant regulations and standards such as OSHA, NFPA, EPA, and ACGIH.
• Ability to function independently with moderate supervision and strong interpersonal and team-building skills.

Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree.
• Experience participating in formal hazard analysis reviews (HAR) using a “What-If” or other structured approaches in an R&D laboratory setting.
• Demonstrated experience conducting formal causal analysis of incidents and off-normal occurrences in an R&D setting.
• Demonstrated knowledge of process safety in a light industrial or laboratory setting.
• BCSP certification (ASP, CSP, or CIH).
• CIH with at least five years of job-related experience in a laboratory environment.

Pay

$95,000+ (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.