Industrial Safety Specialist III

Under minimal supervision, the Industrial Safety Specialist III implements and administers project industrial safety programs affecting employee, public safety, and occupational health. Serves as a resource for line management to administer a proactive prevention program for occupational accidents and illnesses.

About the role

Performs technical work in a wide range of industrial safety disciplines to achieve compliance with environmental, safety, and health (ES&H) standards along with federal and state regulatory requirements. Assists in the development, implementation, and maintenance of industrial safety programs, systems, and procedures. Monitors and prevents hazards and diseases in the work area, investigates accidents, injuries, and complaints, and recommends improvements to minimize hazards. Conducts employee training, emergency preparedness, and ensures program quality while providing regulatory interpretation and technical advice.

This position is located at the Construction Site (22 miles north of Richland) and works a 4 x 10 schedule, M-Th, 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Responsibilities

• Supports the Waste Treatment Plant Nuclear Safety Quality Culture by emphasizing safety and quality in work performance.
• Provides technical assistance to office and field operations to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Conducts compliance evaluations of equipment, structures, and work in progress to meet regulatory standards.
• Recommends facilities and technological specifications to fulfill organizational safety objectives.
• Identifies workplace hazards in operations and maintenance activities and develops hazard controls and mitigation strategies.
• Supports worker safety and health needs, including injury and event response and case management.
• Ensures effective implementation of safety and health rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Actively participates in pre-task and safety meetings.
• Performs incident and event investigations and prepares associated reports.
• Maintains current knowledge of government agency requirements.
• Assists with the development, implementation, and maintenance of safety and health programs, systems, and procedures.
• Prepares and reviews technical reports, correspondence, and program compliance documents.
• Establishes and maintains permits as required.
• Assists in the development of industrial safety training programs and conducts training meetings.
• Performs analysis of industrial safety data.
• Provides oversight and mentoring on the implementation of industrial safety and hygiene hazard controls.
• Responds to events, including injury/illness response and monitoring of conditions.
• Conducts hazard analysis and control determinations for project work activities.
• Performs oversight and monitoring during work task performance to verify exposure control mechanisms.

Requirements

• BS/MS in Safety, Health, Industrial Hygiene, or Environmental Engineering.
• BS with 6+ years of related experience or MS with 4+ years of related experience.
• Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP) Certified Safety Professional (CSP) 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.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check, including verification of employment and education.
• Must be able to obtain a Department of Energy badge for access to the Hanford Site.
• Non-U.S. citizens from countries identified by the Department of Energy as posing heightened security concerns are subject to additional security requirements.

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.

Pay

$101,573.67 - $157,957.21