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Form of workTitle:OHS Staff Industrial Hygienist at MarshallSpace Flight Center (MSFC)Belong. Connect. Grow.
with KBR!Around here, we define the future.We are a company of innovators, thinkers, creators, explorers, volunteers, and dreamers. But we all share one goal: to improve the world responsibly and safely.Responsibilities:Anticipate, recognize, evaluate, and control those environmental factors or stresses arising in or from the workplace which may cause sickness, impaired health and well-being, or significant discomfort among workers. Inspect facilities to ensure compliance with accepted industrial hygiene practices and OSHA regulations.
Perform sampling and analysis for various asbestos projects. Interface with the MSFC Industrial Safety Office regarding unsafe conditions or potential safety hazards observed at various worksites. Perform food service inspections.
Support MSFC SDS database and proactive procurement activities. Serve as subject matter expert for IH programs such as ergonomics, hearing conservation, hazard communication, nanoparticles, food safety, indoor air quality, chemical hygiene. Obtain information regarding worker(s) exposure to noise, toxic materials, and other agents, which might affect worker health, document or ensure documentation with worker(s) medical chart(s) maintained at the MSFC Medical Center.
Investigate worker complaints and complaints regarding worksites and recommend or perform necessary functions for remediation of the problem(s). Review engineering drawings, and/or sketches, engineering work requests for modifications of worksites, and make appropriate recommendations regarding accepted industry practices of industrial hygiene. Maintain and update computer database/portal relating to industrial hygiene activities (e.g., inspections, surveys, and accomplishments).
Maintain industrial hygiene monitoring equipment, perform necessary laboratory calibrations, and/or have factory calibrations performed. Develop and prepare training manuals/materials, safety and health procedures and/or manuals, and other documents as required by OSHA or other Federal regulatory agencies. Present formal training sessions for the occupational medicine and environmental health staff, MSFC civil service employees, and on-site contractor employees as appropriate (e.g., hazard communication, hearing conservation, universal precautions regarding blood-borne pathogens, respiratory protection, confined spaces).
Serve on MSFC committees (e.g., Operation Readiness Review, Safety Review, Test Readiness Reviews, and other committees as required). Attend weekly (or as scheduled) Occupational Health program review meetings. Contribute to monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, and annual reports relating to activities and achievements accomplished by the Occupational Health program.
Maintain continuing education requirements for professional certifications. Perform required monitoring, sample collection, and analysis for potential exposures. Perform building surveys and exposure assessments.
Maintain an interface with the Respiratory Protection program technicians, give advice on types of respiratory protection equipment, and serve as a "back-up" when needed. Support and perform other environmental health/industrial hygiene duties and assist with requests from the occupational medicine program to ensure efficient operations. Provide various educational media resources for quarterly safety and health meetings.
Recommend supplies essential to the daily operation of the Occupational Health program. Assist with equipment projections. Assist in training MSFC employees regarding the Occupational Health program.Education/Certification Requirements:B.S.
Degree in Industrial Hygiene (IH) or related field Formal Training: IH, health physics, toxicology, industrial ventilation, IH management and additional areas related to the field of IHExperience/Training Requirements:1-3 years technical experience in industrial hygiene/environmental healthHAZWOPER trainingNIOSH 582 "Sampling and Evaluation of Airborne Asbestos Dust" or equivalent to perform PCMDesired Skills:Ability to work within defined time requirements and ensure deadlines are met.Demonstrated ability to create written reports, PowerPoint presentations, and Excel spreadsheets.Demonstrate effective personal interaction.Proficient in using, Cority, CERTRAK, and SHETrak database.Safe State Accredited AHERA asbestos inspector/management planner credentials or equivalent.Ability to work with teams, as well as independently.Proficient in oral and written communication (e.g., writing reports, e-mail correspondence, oral presentations, compilation of data, data manipulation, basic computer skills utilizing Microsoft Office and Internet).Proficient in the use of various industrial hygiene monitoring devices.Ability to handle difficult situations involving personnel, customers, or others in a professional manner.KBR BenefitsKBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.Click here to learn more: KBR BenefitsInclusion and Diversity at KBRAt KBR, we are passionate about our people, sustainability, and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a more inclusive and diverse company.
That commitment is central to our team of team's philosophy and fosters an environment of real collaboration across cultures and locations. Our individual differences and perspectives bring enhanced value to our teams and help us develop solutions for the most challenging problems. We understand that by embracing those differences and working together, we are more innovative, more resilient, and safer.
We Deliver - Together.Click here to learn more: Inclusion and Diversity at KBRKBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
