Edgewater Technical Associates is seeking qualified candidates for a Senior Industrial Hygienist opportunity to support the Savannah River Site.

Work Location: Aiken, SC

Senior Industrial Hygienist-

The Industrial Hygienist is a mid-level position responsible for independently conducting and managing industrial hygiene programs. This role involves anticipation, recognition, evaluation, and control of workplace hazards to protect employee health. The Industrial Hygienist will conduct complex exposure assessments, provide expert recommendations, and play a key role in developing and implementing control strategies. The purpose of this position is to apply advanced technology and propose new methods to create and sustain a productive work culture and safe work environment to avoid and minimize Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) related problems.

Duties/Skills:

• Lead comprehensive workplace hazard assessments, including for chemicals, noise, and other hazardous materials.
• Design and execute exposure monitoring strategies and analyze results to determine compliance with health and safety standards.
• Develop, implement, and manage industrial hygiene programs, including respiratory protection, hearing conservation, and hazard communication.
• Conduct thorough incident investigations, analyze data, and propose corrective actions.
• Collaborate with engineers, safety specialists, and management to implement effective engineering and administrative controls.
• Prepare detailed technical reports and effectively communicate findings and recommendations to various stakeholders.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior industrial hygiene staff.
• Work on projects of advanced scope for HSE activities on medium to large-scale total installed cost (TIC) projects; duties may include preparation of 5 certification/classification programs, the preparation of the supporting HSE documents and implementation of project specific HSE initiatives.
• Apply regulatory requirements to provide advanced scope recommendations to project management; assist in monitoring and controlling HSE standards, applicable laws and regulations; and design and review a project plan or schematic to confirm compliance with all governmental regulations and Company/client requirements.
• Utilize knowledge management communities to capture, support and leverage relevant knowledge to enhance project execution.
• Participate in vendor trade shows and become familiar with new technologies and industry business direction.
• Individual supports (monitors/tracks/controls) the consistency between the system changes to the project documentation and data. 
• Must have nuclear experience.
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• Prior experience with processes and following/enforcing procedures.
• Perform and document work requiring evaluation, selection, and adaptation/modification of advanced and complex techniques, procedures, and criteria, for example, Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA), coordination and execution of Safety Cases (SC) and support studies, Quantitative Risk Assessments (QRA), Process Hazard Analyses (PHA), Fire Protection Specifications (FPS), Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA)and perform of regulations against advanced scope project needs so that design will comply with regulations.
• Maintain and apply a comprehensive knowledge of the Company’s HSE standards, programs and goals by applying HSE procedures as established by the Company on a project site or in an office through departmental training and the use of knowledge management portals and communities.
• Promote and foster Company HSE standards and goals with programs throughout the Company and/or project to confirm a safe and productive work environment.
• Liaise as necessary with Sales through preparation of HSE responses to advanced complexity pre-qualification requests and HSE sections of proposals by providing technical write-ups and estimating work efforts of staff to execute scope of work as required.
• Prepare, maintain, interpret and communicate records, reports, or documents that may be required to meet corporate or regulatory requirements, including monitoring advanced application of HSE standards and goals through its programs.
• Assist in the development of project compliance programs through an analysis of regulations.
• Provide input for HSE permit preparation on advanced complexity projects by maintaining knowledge of current guidelines and regulations.
• Establish and maintain communications with client representatives and project staff through meetings, phone conferences and emails to provide for client satisfaction.
• Establish advanced HSE design/performance criteria and specifications for executing work and review the project regularly to confirm compliance with Company, client and governing authorities in the preparation of estimates and the selection of materials required for HSE aspects of advanced complexity projects and evaluate materials for service life and suitability according to Company HSE and/or client standards and regulations.
• Analyze and make independent recommendations regarding solutions to problems with varying complexity in accordance with organization and/or project objectives and guidelines 6.
• Organize and prioritize a variety of projects and multiple tasks in an effective and timely manner, set priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Plan and organize own work assignments, as well as carry out tasks from management staff.
• Maintain compliance with all applicable policies, procedures, and global standards.
• Adhere to and support the Client’s Health, Safety & Environmental and Sustainability Policies.

Education/Yrs. Of Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Hygiene, Occupational Safety, Environmental Health, or a related scientific field.
• Four to ten (4–10) years of professional experience in industrial hygiene or a related EHS field.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Nuclear construction experience and prior experience with the Department of Energy (DOE) or the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA).
• Certification as a Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) or eligibility to pursue certification.
• Experience in a chemical manufacturing or industrial setting.
• Master's degree

Other Requirements:

• Must be a US Citizen
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE security clearance

If you are interested in being considered for this position, please follow the application steps via our website: www.edgewatertech.net/careers

Edgewater Technical Associates will not submit your resume without first having detailed discussions with you and obtaining your permission to do so. We look forward to hearing from you!

WORKING WITH EDGEWATER TECHNICAL ASSOCIATES

Founded in 2003, Edgewater Technical Associates, LLC (Edgewater) is a New Mexico-based small business headquartered in Los Alamos, NM, with five (5) regional offices across the United States to locally support our growing presence at project sites. Edgewater has a proven track record and is a trusted provider of fixed-price construction projects, engineering, and technical services for the Department of Energy (DOE), National Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Canadian Commercial Nuclear Industry, and private sector commercial contractors involved in nuclear, high-hazard, or complex operations. Edgewater’s experience and guidance ensure that our customers perform hazardous operations, comply with regulatory requirements, and maintain the highest quality and safety standards.

Edgewater is committed to recruiting and maintaining a staff of highly skilled professionals to support our customers. In keeping with this objective, we offer highly competitive salaries and employee benefit packages structured to best suit your needs. We offer multiple individual and family benefit options including paid time off, medical, dental, life, vision, and disability insurance, and a pre- and post-tax 401 (k) retirement account with Company matching contributions and 100% vesting for eligible participants beginning DAY 1.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Edgewater is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veterans, or individuals with disabilities in accordance with EO 14173.

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