Industrial Hygienist - Lead & Asbestos (BT-26213)

The Industrial Hygienist (Lead & Asbestos) will support the space program located in NASA Ames Research Center. Provide oversight of maintenance, construction, and building demolition activities that involve disturbance of materials that contain asbestos and/or lead. Supports other industrial hygiene activities such as chemical exposure monitoring, hearing conservation, respiratory protection, chemical hazard communication, confined space entry, gas detection, biohazards, lead, asbestos, mold, mercury, regulated carcinogens, compressed gases, indoor air quality, chemical hygiene (laboratory safety), hazard control ventilation, sanitation (food safety) inspections, nanomaterials, ergonomics, and other hygiene programs required to ensure employee safety and health in an industrial research environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Recognize, evaluate, sample and recommend controls regarding asbestos and/or lead based on regulations and NASA requirements. (This is a primary responsibility for this role)
• Support industrial hygiene programs under direct supervision of a Certified Industrial Hygienist
• Measure air velocity in fume hoods and local exhaust ventilation systems for hazard containment.
• Conduct noise measurements and develop noise reduction strategies.
• Conduct air sampling for hazardous chemicals.
• Calibrate industrial hygiene instruments.
• Conduct qualitative and quantitative respirator fit testing.
• Conduct industrial hygiene exposure assessments.
• Perform annual audits of shops, labs, and offices to support OSHA VPP certification.
• Consult on personal protective equipment assessments, provide training on occupational health topics, review chemical hygiene plans, laboratory safety plans, and design plans for new facilities.
• Provide recommendation and follow-on support for correcting deficiencies identified during assessments.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED:

This position has been posted at multiple levels (must meet minimum level indicated). Depending on the candidate's experience, requirements, and business needs, we reserve the right to consider candidates at any level for which this position has been advertised.

• This position requires US Citizenship or Permanent Resident status due to the sensitivity of customer related information.
• Must be a Certified Asbestos Consultant (CAC) Certified by the State of CA (Cal OSHA) and certified as a Lead Inspector/Assessor by California Department of Public Health
• Must have a bachelor's degree in the field of science or engineering with a minimum of 3 years of recent and related work experience.
• In lieu of degree: Candidates with a minimum 7 years of recent and related experience will be considered.
• Must have experience writing and reviewing technical reports.

DESIRED:

• Previous experience working for or with a U.S. federal government agency.
• Knowledge of EHS software (e.g. Cority)
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) by the Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BSCP)

WORK LOCATION:

• This position offers a hybrid work schedule; some travel may be required.
• Schedules are subject to change based on the requirements of the position and/or customer needs.

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONS REQUIRED:

All Bastion employees must be able to pass a national agency check and some positions require clearance and will require an extensive background verification/check process.

DRUG AND ALCOHOL SCREENING REQUIRED:

All Bastion employees must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and are required to participate in periodic random drug and alcohol screenings.

STANDARD BASTION REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have experience with Microsoft Office Suite, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and TEAMS.
• All of Bastion's employees must be team players with strong work ethics and must be culture oriented.
• Able to communicate effectively, verbally and in written form, with internal and external customers.
• Able to follow company programs, processes, procedures, practices, requirements, goals, and objectives.
• Must be organized with good time management skills and must be able to work outside normal schedule and adjust schedule to meet peak periods and surge requirements.
• Generally, an office environment, but can involve inside or outside work depending on the task.
• Regular attendance in accordance with an established work schedule is critical.

BASTION BENEFITS:

Bastion offers a wide range of benefits for their full-time employees; medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, disability benefits, life insurance, retirement 401k, vacation, sick pay, holidays, flexible work schedules (when available), along with many other options. We also support career advancement through professional training and development.

ABOUT BASTION:

Bastion offers career opportunities with competitive benefits, exciting possibilities for advancement, and an exceptional work environment; the well-being of our employees is a priority, and our flexibility allows our employees a great work life balance. Our culture is based on strong business ethics, integrity, and professionalism. Our team members are known for their initiative and high-quality work. When it comes to our employees, we value, respect, and help them grow in their careers.

WORKPLACE EXCELLENCE:

At Bastion, we are passionate about our people and our safety culture. Individual thoughts, opinions, and perspectives bring value and help us develop solutions for challenging problems, they make us more inventive, and more resilient.

SALARY RANGE:

$129,000 to $139,000 salary will depend on education and experience.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

Bastion participates in e-Verify.

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