Senior Industrial Safety Specialist

Amentum•Richland, WA

1d•$115,544 - $182,530•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 provides technical support to line management and office and field operations, helping prevent occupational accidents and illnesses and achieve compliance with environmental, safety, and health standards and applicable regulatory requirements. The specialist identifies and monitors workplace hazards, investigates incidents and complaints, recommends hazard-reduction improvements, supports worker injury and event response, and develops or maintains safety programs, procedures, permits, and training. The position provides regulatory interpretation and technical advice, conducts compliance evaluations and worksite oversight, and prepares and reviews safety-related reports and program documents. The position supports the Waste Treatment Plant Nuclear Safety Quality Culture and is performed under the day-to-day direction, control, and supervision of WTCC. It is located at the construction site, 22 miles north of Richland, and follows a Monday–Thursday, 6:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. 4×10 schedule.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Safety, Health, or 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 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 and comply with associated security requirements.

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 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 at 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.
Investigate incidents and events and prepare associated reports.
Maintain current knowledge of 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.
Meet applicable regulatory codes and standards.
Assist with developing industrial safety training programs and conduct training meetings as necessary.
Analyze industrial safety data.
Pursue and/or complete a professional certification, such as Certified Safety Professional (CSP).
Perform safety and health surveillances and assessments, manage records, instrumentation, and equipment, and mentor line management and workers on hazard controls.
Conduct hazard analysis and control determinations and monitor work tasks to verify exposure controls protect workers.