Industrial Hygienist

Amentum is seeking an Industrial Hygienist to support operations at the DOE National Energy Technology Laboratory in Morgantown, WV. This position reports to the R&D SARS Supervisor and involves working closely with federal and contract researchers, site technicians, engineers, and other ES&H professionals in an interdisciplinary team environment.

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 hazards such as 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, including chemical hygiene plans, respiratory protection programs, hearing conservation programs, and laser safety programs.
• Develop, perform, and/or present 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 modifications, work within the formal Project Management Plan process, including estimating work activities and reviewing project schedules.
• Ensure the federal safety review process is fully documented and the final safety review package is assembled and uploaded to the NETL tracking system for review and approval.
• Meet formal schedules, milestones, and budgetary requirements.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizen
• BS Degree in Safety Engineering/Management, Industrial Hygiene, or a similar field
• Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH)
• At least 10 years of experience in Industrial Hygiene
• Thorough understanding of relevant regulations and standards such as OSHA, NFPA, EPA, and ACGIH
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Teams)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to function independently with moderate supervision
• Good interpersonal and team-building skills
• Experience reviewing complex ES&H issues

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a related field
• Experience in a research environment

Pay

$95,000+ (actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, and applicable 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.