ES&H Specialist

Amentum•Huntsville, AL

About The Position

Perform all work safely and with the utmost concern for the safety of self and other employees. Perform all work in compliance with environmental permits and regulations. Be at work when scheduled and maintain a good attendance record. Under limited supervision, responsible for moderately complex technical work in a wide range of environmental, safety and health disciplines to achieve compliance with ES&H standards along with federal and state regulatory requirements. Perform basic systems safety tasks. Knowledgeable in the application of Army Regulations to facility plans and procedures, specifically: AR 385-10, The Army Safety Program DA PAM 385-64, Ammunition and Explosive Safety Standards DA PAM 385-65, Explosive and Chemical Site Plan Development and Submission Maintain current knowledge of specific government agency requirements. Exhibit knowledge and apply fundamental concepts, practices, and procedures of their environmental specialty. Independently determine and develop approaches to solutions. Implement and maintain safety and health programs, systems, and procedures. Monitor and prevent hazards and diseases in the work area. Investigates accidents, injuries, and complaints concerning hazards in the workplace. Recommend improvements in processes, procedures and operating equipment to minimize hazards. Conduct employee training and assure quality of programs. Provide regulatory interpretation and technical advice. Communicate all relevant information from management to other shift personnel when necessary. Participate in the PRODS SDC inspection program. Perform hazardous material inspections as needed. Conduct NEW and feed evaluations for the SDC. Prepare, modify and track hazardous waste manifests as required. Conduct environmental and safety inspections and compliance evaluations as directed.

Requirements

Basic Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Health or Industrial Hygiene, Environmental or related field such as Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, or other sciences and a minimum of 2 years of experience.
Must be a US Citizen or naturalized citizen able to obtain and maintain site access.
Must be computer literate in common software applications and able to operate general office equipment.
Must be 18 years of age or older.
Must be willing to work overtime, varying hours and/or rotating shifts.
Must be willing and able to work in an industrial environment that is in close proximity to and/or in a demilitarization facility.
Minimum Qualifications: Familiar with OSHA General Industry Standards.
Possess strong organization skills with the ability to coordinate and prioritize projects.
Able to adapt to changes as they occur.
Must be detail oriented and possess the ability to manage complex and varied projects.
Good communication skills to provide technical assistance, presentations, and/or training to office and field operations.
Good writing skills and working knowledge of common word processing, database, and spreadsheet applications.
Experience performing field assessments for safety and environmental compliance on operational treatment equipment and processes.
Previous experience conducting job hazard analysis in an industrial setting.
Experience reviewing, preparing or coordinating regulated waste disposal and shipments to a TSDF to include previously preparing or reviewing uniform hazardous waste manifests.
Experience with a military or OSHA approved Lock Out/Tag Out program.
Must possess and maintain a valid motor vehicle driver's license
This position is subject to the requirements of the Arms, Ammunition and Explosives Personnel Program (AA&EPP). As a condition of employment, candidates and incumbents must favorably complete a personnel security investigation, interview, records review, and must meet and maintain personnel suitability and reliability requirements established by Army Regulation AR 190-11.

Nice To Haves

Desired Qualifications: Field / site experience within environmental, safety and health related areas in a chemical process, demilitarization, construction, oil and gas or related military experience.
Graduate Safety Practitioner (GSP), Occupational Safety and Health Technologist, Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST) Certification, Occupational Health and Safety Technologist (OHST) Certification, or Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH).
Knowledgeable of Safety and Health procedures as they apply to Demilitarization Facility Construction, Systemization, Commissioning, Operations, and Closure.
Knowledge and experience relative to operation and compliance activities for a Static Detonation Chamber (SDC).
Knowledge of hazardous material and hazardous waste management.
Experience working with, around and tracking military munitions.
Department of the Army ammunition training to include explosive safety.
Familiar with Department of Defense Explosive Safety Board (DDESB) siting and safety requirements for an energetics treatment facility.
Basic understanding of Net Explosive Weight (NEW) determination process.

Responsibilities

Perform all work safely and with the utmost concern for the safety of self and other employees.
Perform all work in compliance with environmental permits and regulations.
Be at work when scheduled and maintain a good attendance record.
Under limited supervision, responsible for moderately complex technical work in a wide range of environmental, safety and health disciplines to achieve compliance with ES&H standards along with federal and state regulatory requirements.
Perform basic systems safety tasks.
Knowledgeable in the application of Army Regulations to facility plans and procedures, specifically: AR 385-10, The Army Safety Program DA PAM 385-64, Ammunition and Explosive Safety Standards DA PAM 385-65, Explosive and Chemical Site Plan Development and Submission
Maintain current knowledge of specific government agency requirements.
Exhibit knowledge and apply fundamental concepts, practices, and procedures of their environmental specialty.
Independently determine and develop approaches to solutions.
Implement and maintain safety and health programs, systems, and procedures.
Monitor and prevent hazards and diseases in the work area.
Investigates accidents, injuries, and complaints concerning hazards in the workplace.
Recommend improvements in processes, procedures and operating equipment to minimize hazards.
Conduct employee training and assure quality of programs.
Provide regulatory interpretation and technical advice.
Communicate all relevant information from management to other shift personnel when necessary.
Participate in the PRODS SDC inspection program.
Perform hazardous material inspections as needed.
Conduct NEW and feed evaluations for the SDC.
Prepare, modify and track hazardous waste manifests as required.
Conduct environmental and safety inspections and compliance evaluations as directed.