Safety Professional

Responsibilities

• Utilize a systematic approach to problem solving; analyze findings, prepare reports, and make recommendations as directed.
• Accurately interpret, apply and explain applicable codes, laws, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Serve as a liaison to various organizations at the WIPP facility for the purpose of achieving full compliance with applicable federal, state and DOE requirements pertaining to Industrial Safety and Industrial Hygiene.
• Conduct frequent inspections of site facilities and job performance to ensure compliance with requirements and safety of personnel.
• Conduct reviews of site procedures and work documents to ensure hazards are properly defined and mitigated.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with two (2) years of environmental, safety and health experience, or
• Associate’s degree with six (6) years of environmental, safety and health experience, or
• High School Diploma or Equivalency with ten (10) years of environmental, safety and health experience is required.

Qualifications

• Experience in implementation of OSHA/MSHA standards in an industrial/mining environment is essential.
• Intermediate PC skills including Microsoft software.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Miner training is required or the ability to obtain.
• Environmental conditions may include weather or temperature extremes, inclement weather (such as but not limited to wind, rain, excessive heat, excessive cold, snow/ice, etc.).
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 10 pounds, with intermittent walking, bending, twisting and climbing, as well as occasional standing, siting and walking.
• Ability to wear a respirator and other protective equipment to enter various types of potentially hazardous areas (such as but not limited to chemical, dust fumes, mists, heat stress factors, etc.).
• Ability to work in confined areas, tanks, heat stress conditions, high noise and areas with radiation and chemical hazards.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance: Coverage on date of hire
• Surgical concierge service
• EAP services including wellness plans, estate planning, financial counseling and more
• Modern work arrangements to include 4-day workweeks (four 10-hour days)
• Relocation assistance
• Shuttle commuter service from the local areas
• Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement program
• On-site fitness center and other wellness support including some public gym membership reductions
• Company paid short term disability
• Company paid life insurance (1x annual salary)
• Pension plan that provides monthly annuity after retirement and 401(k) with .50 matching up to 6%
• Voluntary benefits of: Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity
• Long-term disability program
• Health and Flexible savings accounts
• Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance

Pay

Salary range: $82,382 to $157,968 per year - the specific salary offered to a candidate will be influenced by a variety of factors, particularly the candidate’s relevant experience and education.

Schedule

Exempt grade level(s) 30-33.