Safety Specialist

aptim-professional-careers; New Mexico; On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

APTIM Federal Services seeks a Safety Professional to support nuclear decommissioning work in Los Alamos, NM. You will implement HSE policies, oversee safety activities on site, and work with a multi-disciplined team to manage radiological and RCRA D&D tasks.

Requirements include eight years of safety and industrial hygiene experience, a relevant Bachelor's degree, and knowledge of OSHA Construction standards; CSP/CIH/CHMM preferred.

Qualifications

• Eight years of safety and industrial hygiene experience with a relevant Bachelor's degree
• Working knowledge of OSHA Construction Industry standards
• CSP, CIH, CHMM or equivalent certification preferred
• Experience in radiological and environmental decontamination and decommissioning fields is a plus

Responsibilities

• Implement HSE policies and procedures
• Ability to interpret and apply OSHA standards
• HSE surveys and audits, maintain HSE documentation
• Collect and analyze HSE metrics
• Conduct accident investigations, participate in the safety committee
• Provide safety field oversight of production personnel involved in radiological and RCRA D&D activities

Skills

OSHA knowledge

Industrial hygiene

Safety management

Radiological safety

Education

Bachelor's degree in occupational safety, industrial engineering or related field

Tools

CSP

CIH

CHMM

Job description

Job Overview:

This position reports to the corporate Health, Safety, and Environment Manager in support of APTIM nuclear decommissioning work in Los Alamos, New Mexico and company-wide. Safety personnel are a part of a multi-disciplined team supporting our projects and will be primarily focused on supporting and managing safety activities on site.

Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities:

• The Safety Professional will be responsible for the implementation of HSE policies and procedures
• Ability to interpret and apply OSHA standards
• HSE surveys and audits, maintain HSE documentation
• Collect and analyze HSE metrics
• Conduct accident investigations, participate in the safety committee.
• Provide safety field oversight of production personnel involved in radiological and RCRA D&D activities.

Basic Qualifications:

• The position requires a minimum of eight years of safety and industrial hygiene experience with a Bachelor's degree in occupational safety, industrial engineering or related field of study required, and working knowledge of OSHA Construction Industry standards.
• CSP, CIH, CHMM or equivalent certification preferred.
• Experience in the fields of construction, demolition, remediation, asbestos abatement, lead abatement, lifting & rigging, ergonomics, noise, scaffolding, air monitoring and industrial hygiene equipment
• Prior Department of Energy experience (10 CFR 851) strongly preferred
• Experience in radiological and environmental decontamination and decommissioning fields a plus
• Must be a US Citizen; no dual citizenship
• Must be able to obtain and maintain radiological qualifications
• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• Ability to pass and maintain a medical clearance for entry into radiological areas.
• Occasional overtime and travel may be required (infrequent)

About APTIM

APTIM enhances the quality of the environment, wellbeing of people, resilience of communities, and opportunity for employees to make a difference, not just a living. A leading professional solutions firm, we specialize in environmental, sustainability, resilience, and infrastructure solutions. Our team of experts provide these integrated solutions for forward-thinking government agencies, commercial and industrial clients, and energy customers. Together, we create sustainable and resilient communities for all.

What you can expect from APTIM:

• Work that is worthy of your time and talent
• Respect and flexibility to live a full life at work and at home
• Dogged determination to deliver for our clients and communities
• A voice in making our company better
• Investment into your personal and professional development

As of the date of this posting, a good faith estimate of the current pay range for this position is $100,000 - $130,000 Per Year. Compensation depends on several factors including: experience, education, key skills, geographic location of the position, client requirements, external market competitiveness, and internal equity among other employees within APTIM.

Employee Benefits

APTIM Federal Services is committed to providing an extensive range of benefits that protect and promote the health and financial well-being of our employees and their families through the APTIM Benefits Marketplace https://aptim.makeityoursource.com/.

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance: Through the marketplace, our employees can choose benefits from five metallic levels and several carriers to find the right benefits that work for them in their location.
• Company paid and optional Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity coverage
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave (eligibility based on company policy and applicable law)
• 401(k)APTIM offers three 401k plans through the Aon Pooled Employer Plan (PEP). The specific plan you are eligible for depends on the business unit you are in. The details of the largest plan are found here:
  • APTIM 401(k) Guide
  • APTIM - Helpful Documents

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