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Our National Security Global Business is currently seeking a Industrial Hygienist. This position is located in Albuquerque, NM. The purpose of the position is to support the administering of an Air Force installation-wide Industrial Hygiene/Bioenvironmental Engineering Program (IH/BEE), which includes occupational health/industrial hygiene, radiation safety, and environmental monitoring to maintain and promote the health and well-being of installation personnel. The position is full-time, salaried and on a contract basis with a period of employment of approximately 7 months, with a potential for a follow-on contract.
Specific responsibilities include:
- Researching industrial operations and develops, implements, and executes surveillance strategies, inspections and evaluations of operational facilities, and various activities to detect and eliminate health hazards.
- Identifying potential physical, biological, and chemical health hazards in the workplace; evaluates exposure to workers and prescribes corrective measures, which may include changing work processes/procedures, adding/modifying engineering systems, making chemical substitutions, or using personal protective equipment.
- Managing and assessing installation environmental sampling, analysis and monitoring requirements and performs ambient, source, and substance tests and monitoring.
- Researching, developing and implementing workplace air sampling strategy, performs air sampling surveys, and evaluates results. Evaluates existing controls, and determines and prescribes corrective measures to management.
- Supporting the base Quantitative Fit Test (QNFT) program. Identifies, tests, and trains base personnel requiring the issue of the chemical warfare gas mask.
- Supporting the base drinking water surveillance program, ensuring full compliance with all aspects of the EPA Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA). Determines requirements, develops sampling strategies, and coordinates exchange of data with the consumers, Civil Engineering, local potable water providers and state regulators.
- Conducts noise surveys before commencement of new operations or work processes, when notified that operations/processes have changes, or on a periodic basis. Researches needs and conducts sound/decibel tests in facilities or other areas where potential overexposures to noise may exist.
- Supporting the base Respiratory Protection Program based on air sampling results and professional judgment. Ensures respiratory protection device chosen will provide proper protection against hazard identified. Controls issue of respiratory protective devices in coordination with installation base supply.
REQUIREMENTS
- Knowledge of OSHA, AFOSH, EPA, DOD and USAF regulations as well as policies and procedures related to Bioenvironmental Engineering and Industrial Hygiene protocol. Applicant must have knowledge in OSHA expanded standards as applicable to various work environments and situation.
- Knowledge of methods, techniques and principles of Occupational Health and Industrial Hygiene sufficient to successfully support the installation Occupational Health Programs (i.e. respiratory protection, hazard communication, ventilation systems program, etc.).
- Knowledge of Occupational Health and Environmental Protection concepts, principles, and practices applicable to the performance of Occupational Health/Environmental investigations.
- Knowledge and skill in detecting, identifying and evaluating existing or potential hazardous conditions through a range of sampling and testing techniques.
- Bachelors degree in a science field
- Minimum 10 years experience as an Industrial Hygienist Technician in a military environment, preferably the Air Force.
- Current DoD Secret security clearance
- Excellent analytical ability, judgment and consultative skills
- Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
- Excellent time management, planning and organizational skills
- Ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment and contribute individually with minimal supervision and as part of a team
- Solid computer skills including knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, Access)
BENEFITS
Battelle's competitive benefits program includes comprehensive medical and dental care, matching 401K, employee pension, tuition reimbursement, work/life balance, paid time off, flexible spending accounts, disability coverage, and other benefits that help provide financial protection for you and your family.
Battelle is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and supports diversity in the workplace. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or sexual orientation. For more information about our other openings, please visit www.battelle.org/careers .
