Industrial Hygiene & Safety Professional

Talascend is seeking a professional, skilled individual for our Industrial Hygiene & Safety Professional position located in Los Alamos, NM. 

The IHS Professional will be responsible for developing, recommending, and implementing programs and procedures associated with the recognition, measurement, evaluation, and control of potential health and safety hazards. The IHS Professional will collaborate with the work force in developing solutions to complex safety and health problems that require in-depth analysis of work activities and data. The IHS Professional will promote safety, security, and quality in all operations; exercises prudent fiscal and property management; promote teamwork within the organization and across the Laboratory; promote a positive work environment; and deliver exceptional customer service. These positions are an opportunity for motivated, innovative, and customer focused professionals to support established teams. This position may be a required to work shift work.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's in Science, Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, or Safety; MS degree preferred
• 12+ years related experience. 
• Professional certification (CSPor CIH), strongly preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q Clearance
• Advanced knowledge of DOE and/or regulatory requirements related to industrial hygiene and safety in a construction environment.
• Advanced knowledge of OSHA 1926 Safety and Health Regulations for Construction and OSHA 1910 General Industry.
  Advanced knowledge of and experience implementing industrial hygiene and safety-related risk assessments and corrective actions.
• Advanced 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.
• Advanced skill in the preparation and communication of safety and industrial hygiene information to technical and non-technical personnel.
• Advanced knowledge and ability to apply the hierarchy of controls to eliminate or mitigate hazards while ensuring mission success.
• Advanced experience and skill in conducting research, investigating alternative solutions, and recommending solutions to industrial hygiene and safety related problems.
• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to work effectively within a team environment and provide excellent customer service.
• Expert-level knowledge and application of Integrated Safety Management, Integrated Work Management, and other industrial hygiene and safety procedures.
• Expert-level knowledge and ability to evaluate hazard controls and exposure data to make recommendations and improvements.
• Expert-level knowledge and ability to develop, review, and evaluate site-specific safety/health programs and requirements.
• Expert-level experience and skill in conducting research, investigating alternative solutions, and recommending solutions to problems affecting industrial hygiene and safety.
• Expert-level ability to represent the organization and laboratory on various internal or external boards and committees.

Desired Qualifications:

• Broad knowledge of laboratory organizations, operations, and activities
• Professional certifications such as CSP or CIH.
• Experience with ESH data collection tools and databases.
• Expert level knowledge in air monitoring and contamination control.
• Experience working in a radiological facility.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Evaluate work activities and recommend safety and health protective equipment and risk mitigation or abatement controls.
• Review plans, designs and specifications for construction projects, operations, and facilities to identify proper hazard controls.
• Assist customers in implementation of Integrated Work Management (IWM) by gaining an understanding of operations, assisting with the development and review of IWDs and associated operating procedures to ensure hazards are appropriately identified and controlled.
• Conduct industrial hygiene and safety field measurements and evaluations as part of a comprehensive Exposure Assessment Program.
• Participate in abnormal event response as an IH&S subject matter expert (SME).
• Perform safety analysis of complex data to identify trends and recommend hazard reduction requirements and actions.
• Work independently to develop, maintain and implement IH&S programs in the field.
• Provide mentoring to junior staff in support of the IH&S qualification program.
• Write expert-level and complex technical reports based on the interpretation of complex data, observations, and current regulations.