Industrial Safety Specialist II

Amentum•Richland, WA

4d•$89,100 - $136,322•Onsite

About The Position

Under minimal supervision, the Industrial Safety Specialist is responsible for implementing and administering project industrial safety programs that affect employee and public safety and occupational health. The position serves as a resource to line management in administering a proactive program to prevent occupational accidents and illnesses, and performs technical work across industrial safety disciplines to support compliance with environmental, safety, and health standards and applicable federal and state regulations. The specialist applies fundamental industrial safety concepts, practices, and procedures; assists in developing, implementing, and maintaining programs, systems, and procedures; monitors workplace hazards and potential diseases; investigates accidents, injuries, and workplace hazard complaints; recommends improvements to processes, designs, procedures, and equipment; conducts employee training; supports emergency preparedness; assures program quality; and provides regulatory interpretation and technical advice. The role supports the Waste Treatment Plant Nuclear Safety Quality Culture and provides technical assistance to office and field operations. It involves identifying hazards and developing controls, evaluating compliance, supporting worker health and safety needs, responding to incidents, conducting investigations and training, maintaining permits, preparing compliance documentation, and analyzing industrial safety data. The position is located at the construction site approximately 22 miles north of Richland. Selected candidates must be willing and able to work a rotating schedule of four days on and four days off; assignments may be days only or nights only, depending on project needs. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future Amentum visa sponsorship, pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check, and be able to obtain a Department of Energy badge for Hanford Site access. Additional security requirements may apply to non-U.S. citizens from countries identified by DOE as posing heightened security concerns.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Safety, Health, Industrial Hygiene, or Environmental Engineering, with a bachelor’s degree requiring at least 4 years of related experience or a master’s degree requiring at least 2 years of related experience; alternatively, an associate degree in Safety, Health, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Engineering, or a related field with at least 6 years of related experience; or a high school diploma with at least 8 years of related experience.
Must be authorized to work and remain in the United States without Amentum visa sponsorship now or in the future.
Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check, including verification of employment and education.
Must be able to obtain a Department of Energy badge for access to the Hanford Site and comply with security requirements.
Must be willing and able to work a rotating schedule of four days on and four days off, with assignment to days or nights depending on project needs.

Nice To Haves

Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP) Certified Safety Professional (CSP) certification.
Experience in a nuclear, heavy construction, chemical processing, or petroleum refining environment.

Responsibilities

Support the Waste Treatment Plant Nuclear Safety Quality Culture by emphasizing safety and quality to protect self, others, and the environment.
Provide technical assistance to office and field operations to ensure compliance with applicable international, federal, state, and company health and safety regulations.
Conduct compliance evaluations of equipment, structures, and work in progress to verify compliance with company standards and applicable codes.
Recommend facility and technological specifications that support organizational objectives.
Identify workplace hazards throughout operations and maintenance activities at an operating industrial facility.
Develop hazard controls and mitigation strategies and oversee work activities to verify that controls are effectively implemented.
Support worker safety and health needs, including injury and event response and case management.
Ensure effective implementation of safety and health rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Participate in pre-task and safety meetings.
Conduct incident and event investigations and prepare associated reports.
Maintain current knowledge of specific government agency requirements.
Determine and develop approaches to solutions.
Assist with development, implementation, and maintenance of safety and health programs, systems, and procedures.
Prepare and review technical reports, correspondence, and program compliance documents.
Establish and maintain permits as required.
Meet applicable regulatory codes and standards where required.
Assist with developing industrial safety training programs and conduct training meetings as necessary.
Perform analysis of industrial safety data.
Perform desk work, including writing and computer work, and generate and review safety and health reports and records.
Develop and manage safety and health processes, procedures, training, and metrics; perform surveillances and assessments.
Manage records, instrumentation, and equipment and perform other industrial safety and hygiene functions.
Oversee and mentor line management and workers on implementation of industrial safety and hygiene hazard controls.
Respond to events by providing injury and illness response and monitoring conditions.
Conduct hazard analysis and make control determinations for project work; monitor work to verify exposure controls sufficiently protect workers.