Industrial Safety Specialist III
Listed on 2026-08-26
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Engineering
Occupational Health & Safety
Under minimal supervision, the Industrial Safety Specialist III (IS) is responsible for implementing and administering project industrial safety programs affecting employee, public safety and occupational health. Serves as a resource for line management to administer a proactive prevention program for occupational accidents and illnesses; under general supervision performs technical work in a wide range of IS disciplines to achieve compliance with ES&H standards along with federal and state regulatory requirements;
exhibits knowledge and applies fundamental concepts, practices and procedures of IS; assists in the development, implementation and maintenance of IS programs, systems and procedures; monitors and prevents hazards and diseases that could be found in the work area; investigates accidents, injuries, and complaints concerning hazards in the workplace; recommends improvements in processes, design, procedures and operating equipment to minimize hazards;
conducts employee training, emergency preparedness and assures the quality of programs; provides regulatory interpretation and technical advice.
Education:
BS/MS in Safety, Health or Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Engineering.
Experience:BS 6+ years related experience or MS and 4+ years related experience - Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP) Certified Safety Professional (CSP) Preferred. Experience in a nuclear, heavy construction, chemical processing or petroleum refining environment is preferred.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES/TASKSSupport the Waste Treatment Plant Nuclear Safety Quality Culture by emphasizing the values of safety and quality in the performance of work in order to protect self, others, and the environment.
Provides technical assistance to office and field operations to ensure compliance with applicable international, Federal, State, and/or Company health and safety regulations.
Conducts compliance evaluations of equipment, structures, and work in progress to ensure that regulatory environmental, safety and health standards of the company and all applicable codes are followed.
Recommends facilities and technological specifications to carry out programs that fulfill the organization's overall objectives.
Identifies workplace hazards throughout operations and maintenance activities in an operating industrial facility.
Develops appropriate hazard controls and mitigation strategies and provides oversight of work activities to ensure controls are effectively implemented.
Supports worker safety and health needs, including injury and event response and case management.
Ensures effective implementation of safety and health rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
Actively participates in pre-task and safety meetings.
Performs incident/event investigations and prepares associated reports.
Maintains current knowledge of specific government agency requirements.
Determines and develops approaches to solutions.
Assists with the development, implementations and maintenance of safety and health programs, systems and procedures.
Prepares and reviews technical reports, correspondence, and program compliance documents.
Establishes and maintains permits as required.
Meets applicable regulatory codes and standards where required.
Assists in the development of IS training programs and conducts IS training meetings as necessary.
Performs analysis of IS data.
This job description is not intended to include every duty, task or instruction for which an employee is responsible. Other tasks may be assigned, based on business needs and the department supervisor’s request.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIESNA
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS(SHNM-ISH) Safety and Health Non-Manual Industrial Safety & Hygiene
Performs desk work, including writing, computer, etc. in support of line management safety and
health needs. Review and generation of Safety and Health reports, records, etc.
Development/management of Safety and Health process/procedure, training, metrics, etc. Perform Safety and Health surveillances and assessments.
Records generation, instrumentation and equipment management, and other industrial safety/hygiene functions. Oversights and mentors Line Management and workers on the implementation of industrial safety/hygiene hazard controls. Responds to events providing injury/illness response, monitoring of conditions, etc.
Hazard analysis and control determinations in support of project work activities. And conducts oversight and monitoring during work task performance to verify that exposure control mechanisms are sufficient to protect workers.
This position is located at the Construction Site (22 miles north of Richland) and works a 4 x 10 schedule, M-Th, 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Must be authorized to work and remain in the United States without Amentum visa sponsorship now or in the future.
Must be able to complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check which includes verification of employment and education.
Must be able to obtain a…
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