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Senior Industrial Hygienist (DOE Project)

Richland, WA 99352

Job Function: Engineering - Industrial Job Number: 404679

Job Description

Johnson Service Group (JSG) is recruiting for a, Senior Industrial Hygienist, for a 12-month contract assignment supporting the Hanford Waste Treatment Plant near Richland, WA.  This onsite role offers a W2 hourly base rate with time and a half for overtime, per diem, and mobilization / demobilization.  Our client is targeting $80.00 - $85.00/hour for this role. 

Project Overview:
We are designing and building a one-of-a-kind facility that will turn radioactive and chemical waste left over from World War II and Cold War plutonium production into a form safe for disposal. The Hanford VIT Plant is located 22 miles northwest of Richland, WA and works a 4/10 schedule, Monday-Thursday, 6:30 am to 5:00 pm.
 
  • U.S. Citizenship is required.
  • Applicant needs to be able and willing to work weekends as needed.
  • Applicant needs to be able and willing to work night shift (5:30 pm to 4:00 am) as needed.

Responsibilities:
  • Serves as a resource for line management to administer a proactive prevention program for occupational accidents and illnesses.
  • Responsible for implementing and administering project industrial hygiene programs affecting employee, public safety, and occupational health.
  • Provides technical assistance to office and field operations to ensure compliance with applicable Federal, State, and Company health and safety regulations.
  • Exhibits knowledge and applies advanced concepts, practices, and procedures of industrial hygiene.
  • 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.
  • Provides regulatory interpretation and technical advice.
  • Conducts and assists projects with sampling, monitoring, data interpretation and occupational health surveys to ensure compliance with established programs.
  • 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.
  • Prepares and reviews technical reports, correspondence, and program compliance documents.
  • Establishes and maintains permits as required.
  • Develops, implements, and maintains industrial hygiene programs, systems, and procedures.
  • Develops and conducts employee training, emergency preparedness, sampling and assessment methodologies, and assures the quality of programs.
  • Performs statistical analysis of Industrial Hygiene data.
  • Support the values of safety and quality to protect self, others, and the environment.

Education / Experience:
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Occupational Health/Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or related field.
  • 9+ years of experience in a nuclear, heavy construction, chemical processing or petroleum refining environment.
    • In lieu of degree, 15 years of similar experience.
  • ABIH Certification (CIH) Required.
  • Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.
  • Must be able to obtain a Department of Energy badge for access to the Hanford Site.

Johnson Service Group, Inc. (JSG) is a North American leader in the staffing and consulting services industry, with over 35 years of experience investing in people and companies.
 
 **Johnson Service Group (JSG) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. JSG provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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