Industrial Safety Specialist II

Amentum•Richland, WA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Under minimal supervision, the Industrial Safety Specialist implements and administers project industrial safety programs affecting employee and public safety and occupational health. The specialist serves as a resource to line management for proactive prevention of occupational accidents and illnesses, performs technical work across industrial safety disciplines, and helps ensure compliance with environmental, safety, and health standards and federal and state regulations. The role applies fundamental industrial safety concepts and supports the development, implementation, and maintenance of programs, systems, and procedures. The specialist identifies and monitors workplace hazards, investigates accidents, injuries, and hazard complaints, and recommends improvements to processes, design, procedures, and operating equipment. The position also provides technical advice and regulatory interpretation, supports emergency preparedness and event response, conducts training, evaluates program quality, and analyzes safety data. The role supports the Waste Treatment Plant Nuclear Safety Quality Culture and is based at the construction site approximately 22 miles north of Richland. A rotating schedule of four days on and four days off is required; assignment may be to days or nights depending on project needs.

Requirements

Bachelor's or master's degree in Safety, Health, Industrial Hygiene, or Environmental Engineering, with a bachelor's degree and 4 or more years of related experience, or a master's degree and 2 or more years of related experience.
Alternatively, an associate degree in Safety, Health, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Engineering, or a related field and 6 or more years of related experience.
Alternatively, a high school diploma and 8 or more 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 employment and education verification.
Must be able to obtain a Department of Energy badge for access to the Hanford Site.
Must be willing and able to work a rotating schedule of four days on and four days off; may be assigned to days only or nights only 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 oneself, 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.
Evaluate equipment, structures, and work in progress for compliance with environmental, safety, and health standards and applicable codes.
Recommend facilities and technological specifications that support organizational objectives.
Identify workplace hazards during operations and maintenance activities in an operating industrial facility.
Develop hazard controls and mitigation strategies, and oversee work activities to verify that controls are implemented effectively.
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.
Investigate incidents and events and prepare associated reports.
Maintain current knowledge of applicable government agency requirements and develop approaches to solutions.
Assist with developing, implementing, and maintaining safety and health programs, systems, and procedures.
Prepare and review technical reports, correspondence, and program compliance documents.
Establish and maintain permits as required and meet applicable regulatory codes and standards.
Assist in developing industrial safety training programs and conduct training meetings as necessary.
Analyze industrial safety data.
Conduct safety and health surveillances and assessments, hazard analyses, control determinations, and oversight during work to verify worker exposure controls.
Mentor line management and workers on implementing industrial safety and hygiene hazard controls.
Respond to events by supporting injury and illness response and monitoring conditions.