Industrial Hygienist - GEM Technologies Inc.

GEM Technologies, Inc. (GEM) is seeking an Industrial Hygienist to join our team. This position is full-time and will support N3B directly in Los Alamos, NM.

The Industrial Hygienist serves as an industrial hygiene and safety resource for cleanup operations as a result of past transuranic (TRU) waste processing activities. Specific duties may include, but are not necessarily limited to, the development, maintenance and implementation of IHS policies, procedures, and process related to ES&H Programs. The IHS Professional will collaborate with their peers and the workforce in developing solutions to complex IHS problems that require in-depth analysis of work activities. 

Clearance Level Required:
Uncleared - Must be able to obtain and maintain a Clearance

Per Diem / Travel Authorized:
To Be Determined

Overview:

• Providing Industrial Hygiene & Safety technical guidance to operations on environmental remediation problems and issues.
• Conducting investigations of the site to determine the extent of contamination and ensuring that work will be in accordance with all federal, state regulatory requirements and within N3B's Industrial Hygiene & Safety policies.
• Developing, Maintaining and revising IHS processes/programs necessary for ensuring compliance with technical and regulatory requirements.
• Appling the hierarchy of controls to eliminate or mitigate hazards while ensuring mission success.
• Monitoring and reviewing the Industrial Hygiene & Safety performance of subcontractors in the areas of work planning, work execution, installation, inspections, material control, and other areas of their work to confirm that they are performing in accordance with N3Bs subcontract work program.

Clearance & Citizenship Requirement:

• To be considered, you must be able to obtain and maintain a government issued clearance, if needed.
• Due to the federal nature of the work, a U.S. Citizenship is required.

Desired Skills:

• Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) certification, preferred.
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) certification, preferred.

About the Site:

N3B manages the Los Alamos Legacy Cleanup Contract for the U.S. Department of Energy Environmental Management’s Los Alamos Field Office, which is responsible for cleaning up contamination that resulted from LANL operations before 1999 and packaging and shipping radioactive and hazardous waste off-site for permanent disposal (n3b-la.com).

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in technical discipline and 2+ years of relevant experience; a combination of education and relevant experience wherein the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the position’s duties and responsibilities have been adequately demonstrated is acceptable
• Must have use and application of technical standards, principles, theories, concepts and techniques.in Industrial Hygiene, including use of various sampling and analysis methods, personal exposure monitoring, safety program development, and related recordkeeping.
• Must have excellent communication skills to effectively convey major elements of IH&S, clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing to diverse audiences.
• Must have experience preparing, reviewing and presenting Industrial Hygiene & Safety (IH&S) protection reports.
• Must have experience in the identification, application and interpretation of federal codes, standards, and regulations in several Industrial Hygiene & Safety program areas (including chemical safety, beryllium, exposure assessment, cryogens, confined spaces, fall protection, and other IHS areas).
• Must have experience conducting research, investigating alternative solutions, and recommending solutions on problems affecting CH-TRU worker health & safety.