Industrial Hygienist

Position Overview

Amentum is seeking an Industrial Hygienist to support operations at the DOE National Energy Technology Laboratory in Morgantown, WV. The position reports to the R&D SARS Supervisor and works closely with federal and contract researchers, site technicians, engineers and other ES&H professionals.

• Conduct thorough assessments of R&D work activities to identify potential health hazards associated with research activities.
• Implement and oversee exposure monitoring programs for asbestos, lead, radiation, noise, ergonomics, air quality, heat stress and other hazards.
• Develop and maintain industrial hygiene programs including chemical hygiene plans, respiratory protection programs, hearing conservation programs and laser safety programs.
• Develop, perform and present safety and health training courses such as HAZCOM, lab safety, PPE, respirator fit testing, asbestos, lead and chemical specific training.
• Conduct evaluations of the physical, chemical and toxicological properties of substances associated with R&D work activities.
• Review and understand lab‑scale R&D projects for potential hazards, exposure pathways and acceptable mitigations.
• Review engineering drawings (plot plans, PFDs, P&) for potential points of failure and ensure conformance to applicable ES&H codes and standards.
• Lead and participate in annual safety and compliance assessments of R&D projects.
• Schedule and chair hazard identification and analysis meetings for on‑site projects undergoing review.
• Prepare hazard analysis reports for review and approval following NETL’s internal process.
• For new projects or major modifications, work within the formal Project Management Plan process to estimate work activities and review project schedules.

• U.S. Citizen
• B.S. degree in Safety Engineering/Management or Industrial Hygiene
• Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH)
• At least ten (10) years of experience in Industrial Hygiene

• Master’s degree
• Experience in a research environment

$95,000+ (the compensation range may vary based on job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, collective bargaining agreements and relevant laws).

Benefits include health, dental and vision insurance; paid time off and holidays; retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching); educational reimbursement; parental leave; employee stock purchase plan; tax‑saving options; disability and life insurance; and pet insurance.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, ancestry, military status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low‑income status, or mental or physical disability, so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation.

Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara‑O’Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions and benefits.