Industrial Hygienist - Lead & Asbestos (BT-26213)

Bastion Technologies•Mountain View, CA

7d•$129,000 - $139,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Industrial Hygienist (Lead & Asbestos) supports the space program at NASA Ames Research Center by overseeing maintenance, construction, and building demolition activities involving disturbance of asbestos- and/or lead-containing materials. The role also supports industrial hygiene programs in an industrial research environment, including chemical exposure monitoring, hearing conservation, respiratory protection, chemical hazard communication, confined space entry, gas detection, biohazards, mold, mercury, regulated carcinogens, compressed gases, indoor air quality, laboratory safety, hazard-control ventilation, food-safety sanitation inspections, nanomaterials, and ergonomics. The position is advertised at multiple levels; candidates may be considered at any advertised level based on their experience, qualifications, and business needs. The role works under the direct supervision of a Certified Industrial Hygienist for industrial hygiene program support. It requires U.S. citizenship or permanent resident status because of the sensitivity of customer-related information. The position has a hybrid schedule, may require travel, and schedules may change to meet position or customer needs. All Bastion employees must be able to pass a national agency check; some positions require clearance and an extensive background check. Employees must also pass a pre-employment drug screen and participate in periodic random drug and alcohol screenings. The working environment is generally an office but may involve indoor or outdoor work depending on the task. Regular attendance is critical, and the employee must be able to work outside the normal schedule and adjust their schedule for peak periods and surge requirements.

Requirements

Must be a Certified Asbestos Consultant (CAC) certified by the State of California (Cal OSHA).
Must be certified as a Lead Inspector/Assessor by the California Department of Public Health.
Must have a bachelor's degree in science or engineering and at least 3 years of recent, related work experience.
In lieu of a degree, candidates with at least 7 years of recent, related experience will be considered.
Must have experience writing and reviewing technical reports.
Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
Must have experience with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.
Must communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, with internal and external customers.
Must be organized and have good time-management skills.
Must be able to work outside the normal schedule and adjust the schedule to meet peak periods and surge requirements.
Must be able to pass a national agency check; some positions may require clearance and an extensive background verification/check process.
Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and participate in periodic random drug and alcohol screenings.
Must be a team player with a strong work ethic and be culture oriented.
Must be able to follow company programs, processes, procedures, practices, requirements, goals, and objectives.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience working for or with a U.S. federal government agency.
Knowledge of EHS software such as Cority.
Certified Safety Professional (CSP) credential from the Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP).

Responsibilities

Recognize, evaluate, and sample asbestos and/or lead, and recommend controls in accordance with regulations and NASA requirements; this is a primary responsibility.
Support industrial hygiene programs under the direct supervision of a Certified Industrial Hygienist.
Measure air velocity in fume hoods and local exhaust ventilation systems for hazard containment.
Conduct noise measurements and develop noise-reduction strategies.
Conduct air sampling for hazardous chemicals.
Calibrate industrial hygiene instruments.
Conduct qualitative and quantitative respirator fit testing.
Conduct industrial hygiene exposure assessments.
Perform annual audits of shops, laboratories, and offices to support OSHA VPP certification.
Consult on personal protective equipment assessments, provide occupational health training, review chemical hygiene and laboratory safety plans, and review design plans for new facilities.
Recommend and provide follow-up support for correcting deficiencies identified during assessments.
Perform other duties as assigned.