Senior Industrial Hygienist I, II, or III

Overview

Savannah River Mission Completion (SRMC) is seeking a Senior Industrial Hygienist I, II, or III to be based in our Aiken, SC location on the Savannah River Site (SRS). 

 

Apply online using a current resume under the careers section of www.savannahrivermissioncompletion.com. 

 

The Senior Industrial Hygienist I, II or III recognizes, evaluates, eliminates and controls occupational and environmental factors or stresses arising from the workplace or facility that may cause sickness, impaired health or well-being, or significant discomfort and inefficiency among workers or citizens of the community.

Responsibilities

A Senior Industrial Hygienist I (Grade 67):

• Conducts the monitoring of workplace environments by analyzing work operations, processes, materials, equipment, and work habits of employees
• Performs advanced assessments of work exposures; designs basic to complex exposure monitoring strategies
• Measures the magnitude of exposure to workers from environmental hazards by selecting or devising methods and instrumentation suitable for such measurements; and presents specific conclusions and recommendations to appropriate management groups
• Educates employees on practices, precautions, and procedures
• Audits programs and conditions at assigned facilities; provides written reports of findings with recommendations for improvement (where needed)
• Incorporates complete understanding of Industrial Hygiene (IH) practices and a variety of complex features such as complicated technical requirements, application of new or special materials or processes and difficult coordination or oversight requirements into problem solving and programmatic planning where specific detailed objectives are stated
• Performs comprehensive practices of IH by anticipating, recognizing, evaluating, and controlling environmental factors or stresses in the workplace
• Provides limited guidance and direction to less senior IH professionals.
• Carries out development and qualification programs on tasks concurrent with other phases of assignment
• Ensures compliance with technical regulatory requirements
• Develops alternate solutions to existing problems, performing all necessary detail work
• Evaluates proposals and makes recommendations based on proposed projects/tasks
• Prepares manuals and other documents supporting or publicizing technical effort
• Develops and leads implementation of total quality and continuous improvement initiatives within the group
• Other duties as assigned

Additional responsibilities for a Senior Industrial Hygienist II (Grade 68):

• Incorporates conventional and advanced IH practices for assigned facility or programmatic area(s).
• Applies IH activities such as integrating or complying with complicated technical requirements or application of new or special materials or processes.  Provides IH consultation for challenging coordination or oversight requirements requiring problem solving and programmatic planning where only general objectives are given
• Provides comprehensive IH support to the facilities such as monitoring programs, procedures, Assisted Hazards Analysis (AHA) and work package reviews
• Assists management in compliance with technical and regulatory requirements
• Performs advanced predictive assessments of work exposures.  Designs and conducts comprehensive exposure monitoring strategies for moderately complex to highly complex issues.
• Provides briefings on hazardous chemicals and performs on-the-job and job performance measurement (OJT/JPM) training
• Serves as subject matter expert for specific IH disciplines as required by 10 CFR 851, OSHA, ACGIH, EPA and state programs.
• Communicates results and objectives both verbally and in written form to customers, colleagues, and management.
• Enhances expertise through participation in technical societies.  Keeps abreast of industry best practices and changes to the profession

Additional responsibilities for a Senior Industrial Hygienist III (Grade 69):

• Educates employees and management on practices, precautions, and procedures
• Takes substantive role in compliance with technical and regulatory requirements
• Demonstrates commitment to quality concepts by active participation and successful implementation of department initiatives 

This is a multilevel posting. Candidate(s) selected to receive an offer will be offered the position level commensurate with their experience and qualifications. 

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in Industrial Hygiene, Public Health, Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, or related physical or biological science
• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline such as Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, or related physical or biological science and years related experience 
• Bachelor’s degree in a non-technical discipline and years relevant experience 

This is a multilevel posting. Any candidate(s) selected to receive an offer will be offered the position level commensurate with their experience and qualifications. 

 

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred qualifications for a Senior Industrial Hygienist I and II:

• Understands and applies advanced technical knowledge of IH regulations, standard concepts, practices, principles, and techniques; has working knowledge of pertinent IH practices and applications.
• Demonstrated technical expertise as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in an integrated program (respirators, confined space work, field instrumentation).
• Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) or Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
• Degree from ABET accredited institution for industrial hygiene
• Radiological work experience 

Additional preferred qualifications for a Senior Industrial Hygienist II and III:

• Familiarity with infrastructure, roles and responsibilities as IH representative integrated into facility operations
• Proficiency in Respiratory Protection Program requirements for all devices employed within the DOE Complex

About

Savannah River Mission Completion (SRMC), a prime contractor for the US Department of Energy, is responsible for managing the Department of Energy’s Savannah River Site’s Liquid Waste operations contract. Located in Aiken, South Carolina, SRMC is a limited liability company formed by nuclear operations and environmental remediation global leaders BWXT, Amentum, and Fluor. The SRMC Team is responsible for the closure of waste tanks, the operation of the Savannah River Site’s Defense Waste Processing Facility, tank farm operations and associated production and disposal facilities.  www.savannahrivermissioncompletion.com

Benefits

Savannah River Mission Completion offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package with flexibility to meet your needs. 

Highlights of our plans include:

• 401k Retirement Savings Plan – 5% immediate company contribution, additional matching for employee contributions
• Health Insurance & Prescription Drug Program
• Health Savings Account
• Telehealth with BlueCare on Demand
• Dental Coverage
• Vision Coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Includes 160 hours annual paid time off (accrued monthly), plus 11 paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Life and Accident Coverage
• Disability Coverage
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement

Minimum Pay

USD $76,704.00/Yr.

Maximum Pay

USD $170,076.00/Yr.

Pay Disclaimer

Exceptions to this range/rate may be applied on a case-by-case basis taking into account aspects such as education, experience, and skill need of the organization.

EEO Statement

Savannah River Mission Completion is committed to equal employment opportunity to employees and qualified applicants regardless of their race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, status as a parent, sexual orientation, or genetics. Our equal employment opportunity policies encompass all aspects of the employment relationship, including application and hiring, promotion and transfer, selection for training opportunities, wage and salary administration.