Senior Industrial Hygienist (DOE Project)

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 a.m. to 5 p.m.

• 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) .

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.