Safety Specialist

APTIM•Los Alamos, NM

10h•$100,000 - $130,000•Onsite

About The Position

This position reports to the corporate Health, Safety, and Environment Manager in support of APTIM nuclear decommissioning work in Los Alamos, New Mexico and company-wide. Safety personnel are a part of a multi-disciplined team supporting our projects and will be primarily focused on supporting and managing safety activities on site.

Requirements

The position requires a minimum of eight years of safety and industrial hygiene experience with a Bachelor's degree in occupational safety, industrial engineering or related field of study required, and working knowledge of OSHA Construction Industry standards.
Experience in the fields of construction, demolition, remediation, asbestos abatement, lead abatement, lifting & rigging, ergonomics, noise, scaffolding, air monitoring and industrial hygiene equipment
Prior Department of Energy experience (10 CFR 851) strongly preferred
Experience in radiological and environmental decontamination and decommissioning fields a plus
Must be a US Citizen; no dual citizenship
Must be able to obtain and maintain radiological qualifications
Ability to lift 50 pounds
Ability to pass and maintain a medical clearance for entry into radiological areas.
Occasional overtime and travel may be required (infrequent)

Nice To Haves

CSP, CIH, CHMM or equivalent certification preferred.

Responsibilities

The Safety Professional will be responsible for the implementation of HSE policies and procedures
Ability to interpret and apply OSHA standards
HSE surveys and audits, maintain HSE documentation
Collect and analyze HSE metrics
Conduct accident investigations, participate in the safety committee.
Provide safety field oversight of production personnel involved in radiological and RCRA D&D activities.