Industrial Hygienist (Intermediate)

External Job Opportunity

Job Duties/Scope Of Work


Work Safe, Make a Difference, and Be a Part of History with the CPCCo Team!

At the Central Plateau Cleanup Company (CPCCo), located in Richland, Washington, we are working to provide a sustainable future for the historic Hanford area through the protection of the Columbia River and the remediation of the Central Plateau. To achieve our mission, we need exceptionally talented, innovative, and driven people to help us reduce risks on the Hanford Site by removing some of the most hazardous waste streams and facilities in the Department of Energy (DOE) complex. If you would like to work with a highly skilled workforce to achieve unique and challenging goals that critically impact our environment and community, this is your chance to be a part of our legacy!

A program Industrial Hygienist (IH) works with the Occupational Safety & Industrial Hygiene (OS&IH) Program Manager and Senior Industrial Hygienists, to perform program implementation and strategic planning using a graded approach. The individual directs the preparation and maintenance of OS&IH programs, standards, procedures and policies to support the safe and healthy work environment. They serve as the central point of contact for multiple OS&IH programs, assists with IH professional employee development, and advises the OS&IH Program Manager and OS&IH Manager on strategic program alignment and implementation efforts relating to DOE standards, OSHA, NIOSH, ACGIH, and other industry best practices. Contributes to development of new concepts, techniques, and standards.

A day in the life of an Intermediate Industrial Hygienist may involve, but not limited to:

* Develop, review and implement OS&IH Program policies and procedures to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal laws, regulations and orders from regulating entities.
* Advise, consult, guide and assist individuals and organizations in OS&IH matters.
* Maintain proficiency, training qualifications and medical clearances necessary to perform OS&IH duties and access Project areas.
* Anticipate and identify physical, chemical and biological hazards and prescribe protective measures using the hierarchy of controls.
* Actively participate in work planning for direct and contracted work to provide OS&IH subject matter expertise for work packages, technical procedures, work instructions and statements of work.
* Obtain, maintain and apply the necessary skills and knowledge of OS&IH aspects as assigned to diverse work activities such as operations, construction, maintenance, drilling, modification, fabrication, environmental restoration and deactivation and decommissioning.
* Act as a technical authority for OS&IH programs as assigned, responsible for procedure and policy development, authoring interpretations, and representing CPCCo on company and site committees.
* Qualify as an OSHA Competent Person as assigned and act in that capacity to provide necessary services to the Projects.
* Create and present training material as assigned for the Training department, managers, and workers.
* Conduct OS&IH field assessments, inspections and walk downs to evaluate conditions and ensure compliance.
* Develop and maintain records, reports and documents that may be required to meet corporate or regulatory requirements.
* Support President's Zero Accident Council 2.0 (PZAC 2.0), Employee Zero Accident Council (EZAC) and Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) initiatives and efforts by fostering safety awareness and assisting in completing related actions.
* Utilize the Integrated Contractor Assurance System and participate in critiques, incident investigations, and performing corrective actions.
* Provide OS&IH oversight to direct and subcontracted work activities as assigned.
* Develop and implement exposure assessment strategies. Develop sampling plans and conduct air, wipe and bulk sampling as necessary to assess potential exposures. As applicable, provide oversight and validation of sampling activities of industrial hygiene technicians or as a peer reviewer.


Basic Qualifications


Intermediate Level Grade 16: Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience with 2 or more years of relevant experience
Intermediate Level Grade 17: Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience with 4 or more years of relevant experience

The higher posted level has greater scope, complexity, authority, impact. The level offered to the selected candidate will be based on the needs of the company and the candidate's education, training, and/or experience.


Desired Qualifications


* Certified Industrial Hygienist and/or Certified Safety Professional.


Compensation & Benefits


In accordance with the CPCCo salary determination process, CPCCo takes into consideration the level of assigned job duties and responsibilities, and the candidate's education, training, and/or experience relative to internal peers and the external labor market. CPCCo will not solicit salary history for candidates.

Expected annualized pay range based on full time schedule (40 hours per week):

Intermediate Level Grade 16: $88,200 - $111,100
Intermediate Level Grade 17: $96,938- $122,113

In addition to base pay, employees may be eligible for variable pay awards.

CPCCo's generous benefits package offers medical/dental/vision insurance, life insurance, 401(k) employer match and paid time off. For a full list of benefits please see https://cpcco.hanford.gov/page.cfm/Careers

A few benefits/perks you can anticipate, depending on the nature of your employment with CPCCo, include the following:
- A casual-dress work environment, where jeans are a regular thing.
- A standard 4-10's work schedule that allows for long weekends and recharging on the Columbia River, on a golf course, at 200+ surrounding wineries, or at other Pacific Northwest destinations where fishing, hunting, snowboarding, hiking, and other outdoor sporting opportunities are in abundance.
- A great community (https://www.visittri-cities.com/) where you can recharge on the Columbia River, on a golf course, at 200+ surrounding wineries, or at other Pacific Northwest destinations where fishing, hunting, snowboarding, hiking, and other outdoor sporting opportunities are in abundance.

CPCCo is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.