Industrial Hygiene Technician

SURATech, LLC (Jefferson Lab) • Newport News, VA

3d • $58,200 - $83,500

About The Position

In support of the ESH Division Industrial Hygiene program at Jefferson Lab, the Industrial Hygiene Technician assists with hazardous materials management, conducts industrial hygiene monitoring, and provides industrial hygiene-related training to laboratory staff. The role performs workplace exposure monitoring and handles hazardous materials in accordance with Federal, State, and Local regulations and DOE contractual requirements. The technician also provides laboratory staff with training specific to respiratory protection equipment.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of Industrial Hygiene/ESH field experience.
• High school diploma.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and ability to follow detailed technical instructions for disassembly, cleaning, maintenance, reassembly, and functional testing of industrial hygiene equipment and specialized personal protective equipment.
• Ability to read and follow technical procedures for workplace measurements assessing worker exposure to hazardous substances and physical stressors.
• Ability to interact with others in a way that promotes respect and encourages cooperation and participation.
• Ability to document work performed using standard computer-based tools.
• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Support the hazardous materials management program through chemical inventories and safety data sheet management.
• Conduct workplace measurements using standard industrial hygiene equipment to sample or directly assess hazard levels.
• Perform basic maintenance and pre-operational testing of industrial hygiene equipment.
• Perform industrial hygiene instrument calibrations.
• Inspect engineering controls and emergency equipment, including fume hoods, SCBAs, and safety showers and eyewashes.
• Provide hazard communication signs for the laboratory.
• Assist in developing industrial hygiene-related procedures.
• Inventory materials and equipment, including specialized PPE maintained by the industrial hygiene group.
• Conduct workplace hazard evaluations and work observations.
• Provide respiratory protection equipment-specific training to laboratory staff.
• Perform workplace exposure monitoring and handle hazardous materials in accordance with applicable regulations and DOE contractual requirements.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision care plans.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Paid time-off and leave programs, including paid parental leave, vacation, holidays, and sick leave.
• 401(k) plan with a 9% Lab contribution; 100% vested.
• Flexible work arrangements, including remote and alternate work schedules.
• Tuition assistance, training, and professional development programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED