Industrial Hygienist

Pinnacle Specialty Group, Inc.•Los Alamos, NM

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Industrial Hygienist serves as an industrial hygiene and safety resource for clean-up operations as a result of past transuranic (TRU) waste processing activities. Specific duties may include, but are not necessarily limited to, the development, maintenance and implementation of IHS policies, procedures, and process related to ES&H Programs. The IHS Professional will collaborate with their peers and the workforce in developing solutions to complex IHS problems that require in-depth analysis of work activities.

Requirements

Expert knowledge, and demonstrated application, of department of energy (doe) and regulatory requirements related to industrial hygiene and safety in a research environment
Expert knowledge of and experience implementing industrial hygiene/safety-related risk assessments and corrective actions.
Expert knowledge and application of techniques and procedures for industrial hygiene exposure assessment (both qualitative and quantitative), to include sampling and sampling
Expert experience with techniques/instrumentation, sample analysis, and selection/implementation of controls.
Expert skill in the preparation and communication of industrial hygiene/safety technical information to technical and non-technical personnel.
Expert knowledge and ability to apply the hierarchy of controls to eliminate or mitigate hazards while ensuring mission success.
Expert experience and skill in conducting research, investigating alternative solutions, and recommending solutions to industrial hygiene and safety related problems.
Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to work effectively within a team environment and provide excellent customer service.
Expert knowledge and application of integrated safety management, integrated work management, and other industrial hygiene and safety procedures.
Expert knowledge and ability to evaluate hazard controls and exposure data in order to make recommendations and improvements.
Expert knowledge and ability to develop, review, and evaluate site-specific safety/health programs and requirements.
Expert experience and skill in conducting research, investigating alternative solutions and recommending solutions to problems affecting industrial hygiene and safety.
Expert ability to represent the organization and laboratory on various internal or external boards and committees.
Bachelor’s degree in technical discipline (Chemistry, Biochemistry, Physiology, etc) combined with at least 14 years of relevant experience. However, a combination of education and relevant experience wherein the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the position’s duties and responsibilities have been adequately demonstrated is acceptable.
Proof of U.S. citizenship is required.

Nice To Haves

Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) the American Board of Industrial Hygiene and/or Certified Safety Professional (CSP) preferred.

Responsibilities

Providing Industrial Hygiene & Safety technical guidance to operations on environmental remediation problems and issues
Conducting investigations of the site to determine the extent of contamination and ensuring that work will be in accordance with all federal, state regulatory requirements and within Industrial Hygiene & Safety policies
Developing, Maintaining and revising IHS processes/programs necessary for ensuring compliance with technical and regulatory requirements.
Appling the hierarchy of controls to eliminate or mitigate hazards while ensuring mission success.
Monitoring and reviewing the Industrial Hygiene & Safety performance of subcontractors in the areas of work planning, work execution, installation, inspections, material control, and other areas of their work to confirm that they are performing in accordance with subcontract work program (Exhibit F process).