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Description:

nder direct supervision, the Industrial Safety and Hygiene (IS&H) Specialist I is responsible for implementing and administering project industrial safety and hygiene programs affecting employee, public safety and occupational health. Serves as a resource for line management to administer a proactive prevention program for occupational accidents and illnesses; under general supervision performs basic and routine work in a wide range of IS&H disciplines to achieve compliance with ES&H standards along with federal and state regulatory requirements; exhibits knowledge and applies fundamental concepts, practices and procedures of IS&H; assists in the development, implementation and maintenance of IS&H programs, systems and procedures; monitors and prevents hazards and diseases that could be found in the work area; investigates accidents, injuries, and complaints concerning hazards in the workplace; recommends improvements in processes, design, procedures and operating equipment to minimize hazards; conducts employee training, emergency preparedness and assures the quality of programs; provides regulatory interpretation and technical advice; may provide guidance for a team of IS&H specialists and/or support personnel.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES/TASKS

• Support the Waste Treatment Plant Nuclear Safety Quality Culture by emphasizing the values of safety and quality in the performance of work in order to protect self, others, and the environment.

• Provides technical assistance to office and field operations to ensure compliance with applicable international, Federal, State, and/or Company health and safety regulations.

• Conducts compliance evaluations of equipment, structures, and work in progress to ensure that regulatory environmental, safety and health standards of the Company and all applicable codes are followed.

• Recommends facilities and technological specifications to carry out programs that fulfill the organization’s overall objectives.

• Identifies workplace hazards throughout operations and maintenance activities in an operating industrial facility.

• Develops appropriate hazard controls and mitigation strategies and provides oversight of work activities to ensure controls are effectively implemented.

• Supports worker safety and health needs, including injury and event response and case management.

• Ensures effective implementation of safety and health rules, regulations, policies and procedures.

• Actively participates in pre-task and safety meetings.

• Performs incident/event investigations and prepares associated reports.

• Maintains current knowledge of specific government agency requirements.

• Determines and develops approaches to solutions.

• Assists with the development, implementations and maintenance of safety and health programs, systems and procedures.

• Prepares and reviews technical reports, correspondence, and program compliance documents.

• Establishes and maintains permits as required.

• Meets applicable regulatory codes and standards where required.

• Assists in the development of IS&H training programs and conducts IS&H training meetings as necessary.

• Performs analysis of IS&H data.

• Conducts and assists projects with sampling, monitoring, data interpretation and occupational health surveys to ensure compliance with established programs.

• IS&H Specialists I are expected to pursue and/or complete professional development opportunities such as a professional certification.

• This job description is not intended to include every duty, task or instruction for which an employee is responsible. Other tasks may be assigned, based on business needs and the department supervisor’s request.

Skills/Eligibility:

Education:

BS/MS in Occupational Safety, Occupational Health, Industrial Hygiene, or related science or engineering field.

Appropriate training and experience commensurate with the responsibilities of the position may be considered in lieu of a degree.

Experience:

Minimum 0-3 years or MS degree + 0 years related experience.

Experience in a nuclear, heavy construction, chemical processing or petroleum refining environment is preferred.

Experience in an operating facility is preferred.