Industrial Hygienist
The position of Industrial Hygienist is located at the Hawthorne Army Depot, near the modest, west central Nevada, “High-desert, mountain-side”, community of Hawthorne. Hawthorne Army Depot, known as “The Largest ammunition storage facility in the world,” is centrally located near the modest community of Hawthorne, Nevada, at the base of 11,000 ft. Mt. Grant and at the south end of large and historical Walker Lake on Highway 95. We are located within a comfortable 1 to 2 hour drive of numerous communities and cities in Northern Nevada and Northern California. Interested applicants are invited to search online sites for additional information regarding the renowned Hawthorne Army Depot.
Responsibilities:
- Oversees and administers the Industrial Hygiene program to include the Lead, Asbestos and Ergonomic Safety Programs. Works with various site leadership and other personnel to establish standards and procedures to insure personnel are protected from hazardous material exposures. Leads the Asbestos and Lead Program and serves as the chairperson for the Lead/Asbestos Hazard Management Team. Participates in team-based ergonomic evaluations, and performs and coordinates office ergo evaluations.
- Develops and recommends personnel protective equipment standards/requirements and engineering controls to control physical/chemical exposures at HWAD. Performs sound level measurements for suspected noise hazardous areas and maintain the hearing conservation program in coordination with the Occupational Clinic. Develops communications and assists supervision in educating employees on occupational health and safety procedures and precautions.
- Maintains a list of toxic substances in use on site and provides advice regarding proper precautions as needed. Provides exposure information to the clinic for medical surveillance of employees exposed to hazards. Monitors areas with possible toxic dust, fumes, aerosols, gases and vapors to determine extent or severity of possible exposures. Maintains listing of eye hazard areas and advises about proper precautions. Writes and updates safety and health manuals and procedures. Performs audits and inspections. Works independently and with teams.
- Reviews, recommends, develops and oversees implementation of approved safety and health policies and procedures to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal laws, regulations and orders from regulating entities (i.e., Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA), American National Standards Institute (ANSI), and Army Regulations).
- Assesses work place for occupational health hazards by observing work conditions, assessing records, conducting interviews, sampling, and monitoring chemical or physical agents. Determines appropriate monitoring and sampling strategies, as indicated, and conducts these activities. Maintains, operates, and calibrates a variety of sampling and monitoring equipment. Evaluates and interprets monitoring and sampling results, makes determinations, and develops corrective strategies. Perform qualitative and quantitative assessments of work areas. Investigates workplace accidents and close calls. Performs ventilation surveys.
- Maintains high ethical standards, overall values of the business, and the Code of Ethics and Standards of Business Conduct to include cooperating during Company investigations; treat all individuals fairly and with respect.
Qualifications:
- Must be able to develop, direct, and administer the Industrial Hygiene program and be able to research and maintain a list of toxic substances in use on plant site and advice about proper precautions.
- Must possess appropriate level of skill in analyzing and evaluating a wide variety of technical data, test results, reports, and plans. Must be able to research, develop and maintain standards and procedures to insure personnel are protected from hazardous material exposures.
- Must be able to establish personnel protective equipment standards/requirements and engineering controls to control physical/chemical exposures. Interprets health and safety regulations and company procedures, and provides technical support. Must be able to recognize, eliminate, evaluate and control occupational health and safety hazards and environmental factors arising in the workplace from existing or new construction, projects and processes.
- Must possess positive and professional communication skills, and be able to communicate effectively, in English using all standard forms of business communication. Must possess sufficient computer and applicable software proficiency to be able to perform al job duties in a timely and appropriate manner.
- Must possess appropriate level of skill in the operation and maintenance of a variety of monitoring and testing equipment and be able to monitor areas with possible toxic dust, fumes, aerosols, gases and vapors to determine extent or severity of possible exposures.
- Minimum of High School diploma or equivalent and AA Degree in technical field required.
- Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in personal protective equipment, hazardous material exposure, environmental monitoring methods and practices and thorough knowledge of OSHA, Federal and State regulations, required. (Equivalent combination of formal education and experience may be considered)
- Experience performing and coordinating asbestos, lead paint, water intrusion/mold, and general industrial hygiene, H&S and/or facility-related testing and investigating. Field experience including data collection, site observation, field documentation, desired.
- Certification recognized by the Board of Safety Professionals or American Board of Industrial Hygienists (ABIH) highly desirable but not required.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid a Nevada state Driver’s license and Security Clearance.
- Basic understanding of federal and state policies and regulations, project policies.