Industrial Hygiene (IH) Technician Jr./Sr. (HR-0385)

SOCCo•Piketon, OH

5h•Onsite

About The Position

Under direct supervision, entry level position, participates in IH Technician training and qualification program, performs limited IH job functions as assigned by management. Typical job responsibilities are to assist and support Senior IH Technicians, IH Technician Leads, supervision and management in ensuring the monitoring, controls and processes for reducing and controlling chemical, biological, and physical hazards are in compliance with all applicable procedures, policies, contractual/operational requirements, safety guidelines, DOE Orders and local, state and federal regulations. Typical job responsibilities do not include directing work activities or utilizing discretionary decision making authority. The specific work assignment may include duties or activities that assist and support management in one or more of the following functional areas, in addition to other duties as assigned:

Requirements

Internal employees must be in current position for (1) year or greater to be eligible to apply
Ability to wear 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 carry several instruments/equipment tools while walking extensively
Ability to perform medium to very heavy work, exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, non-repetitive, up to 50 pounds of force frequently (any exertion of force/lifting greater than 45 pounds requires usage of a two person “buddy system”), and/or more than 20 pounds of force constantly, repetitive; performing such activities as lifting, lowering, carrying, pushing, pulling, standing, walking, grasping, kneeling, stooping, reaching
Ability to work in confined areas, tanks, heat stress conditions, high noise and areas with radiation and chemical hazards
Radiological training is required and will be provided
May be required to operate company vehicle during the course of work. All safety and DOT regulations and procedures must be adhered to at all times
Pre-Employment Physical (office or field work)
Drug Screen
The ability to obtain/maintain "L" or "Q" Clearance, or HSPD12 Uncleared badge one year from hire date
Background Check
Any site required training
Prospective employees must be available to start work with Southern Ohio Cleanup Company LLC within a reasonable time frame after acceptance of SOCCo’s offer of employment (typically 30 days or less)
If hired into a position that requires meeting a qualification standard, the qualification must be met within the 180 day time frame specified within the group qualification program in order to retain the rate of pay
Employees new to the classification shall be considered a probationary employee for the first 180 calendar days

Responsibilities

Provides assigned technical, administrative or functional support to the management team
Performs assigned tasks according to detailed instructions and established policies and procedures
Analyze data, within a limited scope, and compare readings with pre-determined limits
Assists in processing basic industrial hygiene analyses
Performs routine calculations according to specific guidelines and formulas
Assists in generating reports, charts and spreadsheets as needed
Provides administrative and/or functional support to the IH team
Perform duties of general/routine complexity in nature
Other job related duties as assigned
Maintains knowledge of and demonstrates ability to perform work safely in accordance with all approved safety policies, procedures and applicable regulations and performs assigned duties in a safe manner
Actively participates in Safety Work Groups