Industrial Hygiene Specialist - Multiple Levels

Position Overview

Duties

Under limited supervision, performs tasks within the industrial and hygiene job functions as assigned by management. The specific work assignment may include duties or activities that assist and support management in one or more of the following functional areas, in addition to other duties as assigned:

• Develops, recommends, and implements programs, policies and procedures for monitoring and preventing chemical, physical, and biological hazards in project work areas.
• Works under consultative direction toward predetermined goals and objectives.
• May be assigned special projects.
• Provides expert knowledge related to industrial hygiene activities and issues.
• Provides leadership to less experienced industrial hygienists
• Generates reports, charts and spreadsheets as needed.
• Trains less experienced team members.
• Provides technical, administrative and/or functional support to the Industrial Hygiene team.
• Perform duties moderate to complex in nature.
• Other job-related duties as assigned.
• Maintains knowledge of and demonstrates ability to perform work safely in accordance with all approved safety policies, procedures and applicable regulations and performs assigned duties in a safe manner.
• Actively participates in Safety Work Groups.
  
  

Minimum Requirements

• Hiring for multiple levels, based off education and experience.
• Bachelor's degree in biological sciences, safety, industrial hygiene, chemistry or other related science degree.
• Radiological training is required.
• Expert PC skills including Microsoft software.
• Strong understanding of federal and state policies and regulations, project policies and requirements.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a clearance.
  
  

Working Conditions

Work in an environmental restoration atmosphere (outdated and/or abandoned facilities). Potential exposure to equipment movement hazards, dangerous chemicals/solvents or hazardous and radioactive materials if proper safety procedures are not followed.

Ability to wear respirator and other protective equipment to enter various types of potentially hazardous areas (such as but not limited to chemical, dust fumes, mists, heat stress factors, etc.).

Ability to carry several instruments/equipment or tools while walking extensively. Potential prolonged walking/standing, repeated pushing/pulling.

Ability to perform medium to very heavy work, exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, nonrepetitive, up to 50 pounds of force frequently (any exertion of force/lifting greater than 45 pounds requires usage of a two person "buddy system"), and/or more than 20 pounds of force constantly, repetitive; performing such activities as lifting, lowering, carrying, pushing, pulling, standing, walking, grasping, kneeling, stooping, reaching.

Potential for prolonged driving of or riding in a motor vehicle, machine operation, and/or working around moving equipment/machinery or motorized vehicles (such as but not limited to car, truck, golf cart, gator, heavy equipment).

Ability to work in confined areas, tanks, heat stress conditions, high noise and areas with radiation and chemical hazards.

Environmental conditions may include weather or temperature extremes, inclement weather (such as but not limited to wind, rain, excessive heat, excessive cold, snow/ice, etc.)

May be required to operate company vehicle during the course of work. All safety and DOT regulations and procedures must be adhered to at all times.

The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the person assigned to this position. Principal duties and responsibilities are intended to describe the overall purpose of this job.

This job description does not state or imply that the above are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. Employees holding this position will be required to perform job-related duties as requested by management. All requirements are subject to modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with a disability.