Senior Industrial Hygienist

Amentum • Richland, WA

114d • $115,543 - $182,530

About The Position

Under minimal supervision, the Senior Industrial Hygienist is responsible for implementing and administering project industrial hygiene programs affecting employee, public safety and occupational health. Serves as a resource for line management to administer a proactive prevention program for occupational accidents and illnesses; under minimal supervision performs complex technical work in a wide range of industrial hygiene disciplines to achieve compliance with ES&H standards along with federal and state regulatory requirements; exhibits knowledge and applies advanced concepts, practices and procedures of industrial hygiene; develops, implements and maintains industrial hygiene programs, systems and procedures; monitors and prevents hazards and diseases that could be found in the work area; investigates accidents, injuries, and complaints concerning hazards in the workplace; recommends improvements in processes, design, procedures and operating equipment to minimize hazards; develops and conducts employee training, emergency preparedness and assures the quality of programs; provides regulatory interpretation and technical advice; may provide guidance for a team of ES&H specialists and/or support personnel.

Requirements

• BS/MS in Occupational Safety, Occupational Health, Industrial Hygiene, or related science or engineering field.
• BS + 10 years of industrial hygiene related experience or MS + 7 years of industrial hygiene related experience.

Nice To Haves

• ABIH Certification (CIH) preferred.
• Experience in a nuclear, heavy construction, chemical processing or petroleum refining environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the Waste Treatment Plant Nuclear Safety Quality Culture by emphasizing the values of safety and quality in the performance of work in order to protect self, others, and the environment.
• Provides technical assistance to office and field operations to ensure compliance with applicable international, Federal, State, and/or Company health and safety regulations.
• Conducts compliance evaluations of equipment, structures, and work in progress to ensure that regulatory environmental, safety and health standards of the Company and all applicable codes are followed.
• Recommends facilities and technological specifications to carry out programs that fulfill the organization's overall objectives.
• Prepares and reviews technical reports, correspondence and program compliance documents.
• Establishes and maintains permits as required.
• Meets applicable regulatory codes and standards where required.
• Develops and implements IH programs including IH processes, procedures and/or specifications.
• Develops IH training programs and conducts IH training meetings as necessary.
• Performs statistical analysis of IH data.
• Trains and assists subordinate industrial hygienists in sampling and assessment methodologies.
• Conducts and assists projects with sampling, monitoring, data interpretation and occupational health surveys to ensure compliance with established programs.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Life insurance
• Long-term and short-term disability insurance
• 120 hours of paid time off
• Parental leave

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree