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Los Alamos National Laboratory

Industrial Hygiene & Safety Professional 4

Los Alamos National Laboratory, Los Alamos, New Mexico, us, 87545

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Industrial Hygiene & Safety Professional 4 Los Alamos National Laboratory

What You Will Do Reporting to the Occupational Safety & Health (OSH) Industrial Safety and Hygiene (ISH) IH Team Leader, the Industrial Hygiene and Safety (IHS) Professional is responsible for developing, recommending, and implementing programs and procedures associated with the evaluation and controls of potential health hazards. The IHS Professional will provide daily industrial hygiene program support to programmatic and facility organizations to ensure the protection of workers, compliance with Laboratory ISH requirements, and support mission success. The IHS Professional will use professional concepts and Laboratory objectives to resolve complex issues in creative and effective ways and contribute to the development of new theories and methods. The IHS Professional collaborates with the workforce in developing solutions to complex IHS problems that require in-depth analysis of work activities and data. The IHS Professional promotes safety, security, and quality in all operations; exercises prudent fiscal and property management; promotes teamwork within the organization and across the Laboratory; promotes a positive work environment; and delivers exceptional customer service.

What You Need

Expert level knowledge and experience implementing Industrial Hygiene related risk assessments and corrective actions.

Demonstrate expert level experience in the identification, application and interpretation of federal codes, standards, and regulations in multiple Industrial Hygiene program areas, including ventilation, chemical safety, beryllium, exposure assessment, non-ionizing radiation, asbestos, oxygen deficiency, confined spaces, medical surveillance, hearing conservation, and other IH areas.

Expert level knowledge and application of techniques and procedures for industrial hygiene exposure assessment (both qualitative and quantitative), to include sampling and sampling techniques/instrumentation, sample analysis, and selection/implementation of controls.

Expert level skill in the preparation and communication of industrial hygiene technical information to technical and non-technical personnel.

Expert level knowledge and ability to apply the hierarchy of controls to eliminate or mitigate hazards while ensuring mission success.

Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to work effectively within a team environment and provide excellent customer service.

Ability to obtain a Q clearance.

Education / Experience Position requires a Bachelor's in Science, Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, or Safety, and 12 years related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.

Desired Qualifications

Expert level knowledge, and demonstrated application, of DOE and regulatory requirements related to industrial hygiene in a research environment.

Broad knowledge of Laboratory organizations, operations, activities, and data collection tools.

An advanced degree and relevant professional certification (CIH, CSP).Active Q clearance.

Work Location The work location for this position is onsite and located in Los Alamos, NM. All work locations are at the discretion of management.

Position Commitment Regular appointment employees are required to serve a period of continuous service in their current position in order to be eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. The position commitment for this position is 1 year.

Benefits

PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with the same large nationwide network

Dental and vision insurance

Free basic life and disability insurance

Paid childbirth and parental leave

Award-winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually)

Learning opportunities and tuition assistance

Flexible schedules and time off (PTO and holidays)

Onsite gyms and wellness programs

Extensive relocation packages (outside a 50 mile radius)

Clearance Clearance: Q. The position will be cleared to this level. Selected applicants will be subject to a background investigation conducted by or on behalf of the Federal Government, and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified matter. This position requires a Q clearance and obtaining such clearance requires U.S. Citizenship except in extremely rare circumstances.

Drug Test The Laboratory requires successful applicants to complete a new-employment drug test and maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing. A positive drug test for marijuana will result in termination of employment, even if the use was pre-offer.

Equal Opportunity Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to protected categories such as race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status or spousal affiliation, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or citizenship within the limits imposed by federal, state, and local laws and regulations. The Laboratory is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process.

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