Industrial Hygiene Technician

Consolidated Nuclear Security•Oak Ridge, TN

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Industrial Hygiene (IH) technicians perform sampling, monitoring, and data collection activities to evaluate potential health and safety concerns. IH technicians often serve as the primary interface between the Safety and Industrial Hygiene Department and the workforce. Duties of the IH technician include routine and non-routine surveys, job coverage, and assisting industrial hygienists with hazard assessments and fit test of respirators.

Requirements

Associate's degree in related discipline.
Requires the ability to work a significant amount of overtime and remain flexible to work an alternate shift
Must have good written and oral communication skills
Must be able to interpret and implement NIOSH and OSHA sampling methods
Must be competent in the use of Microsoft Office and other software packages
Must be observant, organized, and detail oriented
Ability to climb ladders and scaffolding and perform work in elevated heights may be required.
Individual must be able to wear respiratory protection and protective clothing as required.
Someone who is a self starter and requires minimium supervision.
Work includes both indoors and outdoors and hot/cold environments.
Familiarirty with laboratory/industrial work settings.
In addition, the applicant must meet the requirements of DOE O 426.2A (i.e., High School diploma; or a DOE O 426.2A alternative).
Requires a Q clearance; however all qualified candidates will be considered regardless of their current clearance status.
The ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy Q clearance is required.
Position may require entry into Materials Access Areas (MAA) and participation in the Human Reliability Program (HRP).
If HRP is required, candidate must complete a counterintelligence-scope polygraph, pursuant to 10CFR 709.
Medical requirements may apply.
CNS is a drug-free workplace.
Candidates accepting a job offer will be required to pass a pre-placement physical, drug screening and background investigation.
As an employee, you may be required to receive and maintain a security clearance from the United States Department of Energy in order to meet eligibility requirements for access to sensitive information or matter.
U.S. citizenship is a requirement for security clearance applicants.
All employees are subject to being randomly selected for drug testing without advance notification.

Nice To Haves

Previous Industrial Hygiene Technician experience.
Bachelor degreee in science based discipline
Individuals with experience in the Nursing or Public Health fields are encouraged to apply
Prior work experience at a U.S. Department of Energy nuclear facility.

Responsibilities

Select, calibrate, and operate a wide variety of sampling and monitoring equipment appropriate for the hazard(s) being evaluated.
Interpret field data and assess site conditions in order to notify industrial hygienist and facility personnel of potential health and safety issues.
Accurately calculate sample results and create industrial hygiene documents in a manner that maintains technical and scientific validity.
Anticipate, recognize, and evaluate potential job hazards and make accurate and informed decisions with limited input from others.
Perform other related duties as assigned.