Occupational, Health, and Safety Specialist

Position Summary

This is a full-time position with day-to-day duties that include performing industrial hygiene work at client sites, including worker exposure assessments, health and safety audits, indoor air quality assessments, moisture intrusion and mold assessments, and source and ambient air quality testing. The position will initially be full-time; we are seeking 2 candidates to measure fittings for leaks at a local pharmaceutical company.

Web collaboration is the key to success and pride ourselves on employee engagement to improve our organization and the clients we serve.

• Conduct facility site assessments at various client locations at the direction of the supervisor/manager. Document findings and observations in forms, field notes, chain of custody documents, etc., as directed.
• Conduct hazardous building materials surveys (e.g., asbestos, lead, PCBs); mold and moisture, air quality, or exposure assessments; and/or monitor contractors' abatement activities, as needed.
• Collect samples of dust, gases, vapors, and other potentially toxic materials for analysis.
• Investigate adequacy of ventilation, exhaust equipment, lighting, and other conditions that may affect employee health, comfort, or efficiency.
• Maintain and calibrate field equipment.
• Assist in the preparation of reports.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Proficient understanding of applicable environmental & safety regulations and guidelines.
• Ability to analyze, document, collect data, audit, and report results.
• Proficient in computer and MS Office skills.
• Toxic Vapor Analyzer (TVA).
• Photoionization Detector (PID).
• Flame Ionization Detector (FID).
• Taking measurements according to Method 21 Protocols.

• 1 or more years of experience as a technician in OH&S/IH.
• 40-hour HAZWOPER certification is preferred (with 8-hour HAZWOPER refresher certificates).

• A high school diploma is required.
• A bachelor’s degree in core science or a closely related field is preferred.

Wage
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Hourly Range: $25.75 to $29.16.

Hours
:
Monday through Friday; hours may vary slightly and are based on business need.

• Medical – Six plans to choose from, including Kaiser (coverage begins the 1st of the month after completing 30 days of employment).
• Dental, Vision, and Basic Life Insurance (coverage begins the 1st of the month after completing 30 days of employment and is 100% employer-paid for the employee-only coverage).
• 401k Retirement plan with employer match up to 7% of contributions.
• FSA, Dependent Care FSA, HSA, and Lifestyle Spending Account (use for a gym membership, pet insurance, ski passes, exercise equipment, and so much more).
• Voluntary Life Insurance for the employee, spouse, and children.
• Eight company-paid holidays per year.
• Paid Time Off.

NES is a nationally recognized leader in environmental, health, and safety (EHS) training and consulting. We provide comprehensive industrial hygiene services, construction safety oversight, stormwater compliance, and environmental compliance solutions.

Our industrial hygiene expertise includes indoor air quality assessments, mold and water damage investigations, hazardous materials exposure evaluations, and more. We support organizations in navigating complex environmental regulations related to air quality, water quality, and waste management.

NES also delivers a wide range of EHS training programs and is a trusted provider of clandestine laboratory (clan lab) safety training, educating thousands of law enforcement personnel nationwide on safe and effective investigation practices.

NES, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.