Senior Industrial Safety Specialist

Amentum•Richland, WA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Under limited supervision, the Senior Industrial Safety Specialist implements and administers project industrial safety programs affecting employee and public safety and occupational health. The role serves as a resource for line management in administering proactive prevention programs for 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 requirements. The specialist applies fundamental industrial safety concepts, practices, and procedures; assists with developing, implementing, and maintaining programs, systems, and procedures; monitors and prevents workplace hazards and diseases; investigates accidents, injuries, and hazard complaints; recommends improvements to processes, designs, procedures, and equipment; conducts training and supports emergency preparedness; assesses program quality; and provides regulatory interpretation and technical advice. The position operates under the day-to-day direction, control, and supervision of WTCC. The role supports the Waste Treatment Plant Nuclear Safety Quality Culture and provides technical assistance to office and field operations at an operating industrial facility. It identifies hazards, develops and oversees hazard controls, supports worker injury and event response and case management, conducts inspections and compliance evaluations, performs incident investigations, prepares reports and compliance documents, maintains permits as required, and assists with safety training and analysis of industrial safety data. The specialist also conducts safety and health surveillances and assessments, monitors work activities and exposure controls, and mentors line management and workers on industrial safety and hygiene controls. The position is located at the construction site 22 miles north of Richland and follows a four-day, 10-hour schedule, Monday through Thursday, 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. The employee 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, at least 8 years of related experience; with a master’s degree, at least 6 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 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 able to carry out the position’s described safety and health duties, including desk work, report preparation, surveillances, assessments, worksite monitoring, and event response.

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 employees, 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 against company standards and applicable codes.
Recommend facility and technological specifications that support organizational objectives.
Identify workplace hazards throughout operations and maintenance activities in an operating industrial facility.
Develop hazard controls and mitigation strategies, and oversee work to verify effective implementation.
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 to industrial safety issues.
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.
Meet applicable regulatory codes and standards.
Assist in developing industrial safety training programs and conduct training meetings as necessary.
Analyze industrial safety data.
Perform safety and health surveillances and assessments, including monitoring work and verifying exposure controls.
Mentor line management and workers on implementation of industrial safety and hygiene hazard controls.
Pursue and/or complete a professional certification, such as Certified Safety Professional (CSP).