Lead HSE Technician

About the role

Solstice Advanced Materials is a global supplier of fluorine products, fine chemicals, additives, metals, films, and fibers for products including pharmaceuticals, refrigeration, semiconductors, and military protection. The selected candidate will have an opportunity to showcase their Radiation Protection skills in a dynamic, challenging environment at our Metropolis, IL facility—a key manufacturing site supporting the nuclear fuel cycle.

Responsibilities

• Compliance and review of site and Health Physics standard operating procedures.
• Perform work tasks under the direction of Health Physics supervision as needed.
• Radiological release survey of employees, product shipments, vehicles, tools, and equipment from the restricted area.
• Collection, analysis, and reporting of results associated with surface contamination, airborne radioactivity, and plant effluent streams.
• Quality assurance and control of analytical equipment operation and calibration.
• Performance and documentation of industrial hygiene sampling for hot work or confined-space entry.
• Radiological coverage during response to emergency conditions.
• Support of routine USNRC inspections.

Requirements

• High School Diploma (required).
• Ability to wear negative-pressure respiratory equipment.
• Four-year degree or equivalent experience in Engineering, Science, or nuclear-site experience (a plus).
• Knowledge of USNRC regulations (a plus).
• ABHP or NRRPT certification (a plus).
• Experience in emergency response (a plus).
• Experience in wet chemistry (a plus).

Benefits

• Employer-subsidized Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance.
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability.
• 401(k) match.
• Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Accounts.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Educational Assistance.
• Parental Leave.
• Paid Time Off (vacation, personal business, sick time, and parental leave).
• 12 Paid Holidays.

About Solstice

Solstice Advanced Materials focuses on developing innovative, environmentally friendly materials that enhance product performance. This unit is dedicated to creating solutions that meet the evolving needs of industries while promoting sustainability and efficiency. Solstice is a leading global specialty materials company advancing science for smarter outcomes, offering high-performance solutions for critical industries such as refrigerants, semiconductor manufacturing, data center cooling, nuclear power, protective fibers, and healthcare packaging.

With over 3,000 customers across more than 120 countries and a robust portfolio of over 5,700 patents, Solstice employs approximately 4,000 people worldwide to drive innovation in materials science.