IH Technician

Requisition

Requisition

• Relocation Authorized:
  
  National - Single
• Telework Type:
  
  Full-Time Office/Project
• Work Location:
  Brownsville, TX

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Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world's infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place. Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customers  objectives to create a lasting positive impact.

We serve the Infrastructure;
Nuclear, Security & Environmental;
Energy;
Mining & Metals, and the Manufacturing and Technology markets. Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and operations. Core to Bechtel is our Vision, Values and Commitments. They are what we believe, what customers can expect, and how we deliver. Learn more about our extraordinary teams building inspiring projects in our Impact Report.

Bechtel is partnering with Next Decade to support their vision to provide the world access to lower carbon intensive energy with their Rio Grande LNG (RGLNG) project in Brownsville, Texas. RGLNG is a natural gas liquefaction and export terminal situated on a 984-acre site on the banks of the Brownsville ship channel. The first phase of the RGLNG project consists of three liquefaction trains, two storage tanks and one marine berth.

At full capacity, the five-train facility will have a production capacity of 27 million tonnes per annum (MTPA).

Brownsville, Texas is a city known for its diverse history, tradition, and rich culture. Located in the southernmost region in the beautiful state of Texas, Brownsville sits near the Rio Grande River and the Gulf of Mexico. It embraces innovation, looks forward to the future and beyond!

Plans, develops, monitors, and evaluates industrial hygiene (IH) processes for projects and operating facilities. Assists projects and operating facilities in developing and implementing IH programs and procedures, collecting IH data (air, surface, liquid and bulk samples), and implementing IH emergency response capabilities. Identifies and analyzes occupational health hazards and develops control methods to mitigate risk. Works independently and under minimal supervision to plan and conduct work requiring judgment in the evaluation, selection, application, and adaptation of IH techniques, control procedures, and implementing criteria.

Supervision Received

• Reports to and receives operational direction from the project Principal Industrial Hygienist and/or Project ES&H Manager as assigned. Receives functional/technical supervision from the Manager of Health Services.

Supervision Exercised

• Provides IH technical direction to subordinates; provides guidance to the Environmental, Safety or Health professionals.

Contacts

• Maintains contact with project or facility contractor/subcontractor personnel to monitor compliance with IH programs. Maintains contact with personnel in ES&H, Legal, Engineering, Procurement, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Medical Services, Construction, Contracts, and the client s organization to implement IH strategies, specifications, policies and specific control measures and to monitor compliance with the IH programs. Contacts regulatory agencies as required. Maintains contact with professional peers through local, national and international organizations.

• A recognized degree in public health or related engineering or scientific discipline from an accredited college or university;
  Certification in Comprehensive Practice of Industrial Hygiene through a recognized accrediting organization;
  Licensing through appropriate regulatory authorities, where required;
  Sufficient number of courses in industrial hygiene;
  Practical work experience in applied industrial hygiene.

• Advanced knowledge of a field of environmental and/or safety engineering, process safety, health, or related discipline.
• Knowledge of ES&H sciences/engineering systems, principles, and methodologies.
• Experience in supervising all aspects of ES&H on projects or facilities.
• Knowledge of national ES&H laws/regulations and regulatory/resource agencies permitting processes and responsibilities, industry standards for ES&H compliance, and best management practices for minimizing potential ES&H impacts during project execution.
• Knowledge of engineering and construction systems, methods and work processes.
• Knowledge of construction planning, estimating, procedures, and execution.
• Experience in managing and/or providing technical oversight of ES&H contractors/subcontractors or consultants during construction.
• Knowledge of construction environmental issues, e.g., hazardous materials, waste…