Mid-Level Environmental Safety Technician - ARL

Description

Nemean Solutions, headquartered in Sierra Vista, AZ, is a certified SBA 8(a) Native Hawaiian Organization (NHO) and veteran-operated company providing advanced Military Intelligence, Enterprise and Cloud IT services, Cybersecurity, Special Operations Forces (SOF) Exercise and Training, and niche Program Support and Professional Services to Federal and State Agencies supporting the US Government Defense, Intelligence and Aerospace sectors. 

 Job Overview: 

This position is responsible for the design, development and technical execution of less complex Environmental Advisory Services projects under the direction of a higher-level manager. Applies technical and management systems analysis methods to define and develop solutions to environmental planning, compliance, training, waste management, and hazardous materials management problems and issues. For less complex projects, responsible for determining technical project objectives and selecting or performing/overseeing conceptual and methodological design for project execution.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities: 

• Compile and review reports, databases, and other information which will be utilized by the Government to plot trends of the operations and activities regarding the ARL Safety Program.
  • The reports, databases, and other information will include, but not be limited to, information entered into the Government spreadsheets which tracks and provides reports for all occupational safety & health inspection results, mitigations, and       guidance for correction.
• Conduct routine and special inspections of ARL research facilities, storage areas, properties and laboratories to ensure compliance with applicable safety regulations and policy. 
  • Must report any failures to the Senior Environmental Safety Technician Lead.
• Ensure that hazardous materials are properly stored and are chemically compatible.
  • During inspections and/or SOP reviews, ensure that incompatible chemicals are not brought together, unless the       experiment is to be performed and immediately returned to separate storage locations.
  • Must report any failures to the ARL Government Safety Program Manager.
• Support the preparation, tracking and staffing of concurrences for various SOP, Internal Operating Procedures (IOP) and guidance documents related to ARL program operations.
  • Must track bi-annual reviews of all SOPs ensure completion within prescribed timeframe as determined by the ARL Safety Officer (Occupational Safety and Health Officer).
  • Responsible for documenting these reviews for submission to the ARL Safety Officer on a bi-annual basis.
• Post all approved SOPs and updated SOP tracking index spreadsheet to the designated file repository.
  • Must make recommendations, provide system administration support the implementation and maintenance of an       electronic SOP tracking system.
• Develop, support, coordinate, and deliver occupational safety and health training as needed throughout ARL.
• Obtain and track Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) required by the Government to provide hard communication information.
• Support the Global Harmonization Program (Hazard Communication Program) to include obtaining all required SDS's and providing such to the research community.
• Support the Chemical Fume Hood Program. 
  • Perform smoke test to verify adequate flow and cfm, and work with building HVAC facilities team to resolve issues.
  • Input data on chemical hood certification tracking log.
  • Contact for all questions related to Chemical Fume Hoods.
• APG Safety Inspection Program 
  • Scheduling, conducting, creating reports, sending reports to supervisory personnel, conducting follow-ups, tracking       findings, metrics provisioning.
  • Addressing potential concerns and issues directly with POCs/BCs/Researchers.
  • Contact and assist SME and safety disciplines when needed for review of processes/equipment/areas. 
  • Program development team member (I.e. ASOHMS).
• Safety guide for ARL contractor safety visits and walkthroughs.
• Provide guidance, training, and purchasing instruction for PPE.
• Provide guidance, training, and purchasing instruction for machine guarding.
• Safety team member for communications to APG Fire Department (FD) when fire concerns and issues require FD guidance (includes direct contact, seeking answers, guidance, procedures) and then providing appropriate guidance to ARL Staff.
• Industry knowledge of ARL research/chiefs/POCs/SMEs/sites & facilities/laboratories/Ranges.
• ARL POC for APG Fire Department 
  • Fire drills tracking and contact APG FD when drills are close to evaluation.
  • Fire code inspections, obtain, store, and track. Contact APG FD for guidance when items are in question.
• Conduct process reviews and assist personnel with development of safety risk assessments and standard operating procedures.
• Perform emergency safety response to incidents and provide/support decisions to senior leadership.
• Monitors the safety program to determine compliance with the policies and regulations and the need for corrective actions or areas where improvements can be made.
• Provide support to the Kirk Medical Command to allow their staff to maintain minimum work requirements.
• Lightning Protection System support - When needed, provide safety watch, makes safety calculated decisions with LPS program support.

Competencies:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.

Requirements

Minimum Requirements:

• U.S. Citizenship is required per contract to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Defense Secret Clearance.
• At least three (3) years of experience applying technical and management systems analysis methods to develop solutions to environmental planning, compliance, training, waste management, safety, and/or hazardous materials management problems and issues.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Successful experience working in a team environment.

Physical Demands/Requirements: 

• Must be able to walk in-between office spaces and around base.
• Be able to sit or stand for extended periods.
• Have good vision and hearing (with or without correction).
• Be able to lift moderately heavy objects occasionally (around 50 pounds).
• Lift and move equipment under all weather conditions (examples include but not limited to armor plate, air samplers, waste drums, etc…)
• Be proficient in the use of an oxyacetylene cutting torch.
• Physically and psychologically able to wear a respirator.
• Be proficient in the use of a forklift.
• Able to operate commercial and administrative (non-tactical) vehicles over 10,000 pounds gross weight.
• Have the dexterity to operate computer and respective equipment.

Security Clearance: 

• DoD SECRET Level Clearance Required

Travel Required: Approximately 5-10%

The salary range listed represents the minimum and maximum compensation Nemean Solutions, LLC, in good faith, believes it may pay for this position at the time of posting. Actual compensation within this range will be determined based on the candidate’s experience, education, qualifications, contract requirements, and other job-related factors. 

What Nemean Solutions, LLC offers:

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plans, Paid Time Off, sick leave, 401k Retirement Savings plan with company match, and more.

Nemean Solutions is proud to be a Veteran friendly employer and provides Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability status, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws. Equal Opportunity for VEVRAA Protected Veterans. Nemean Solutions, LLC will not discriminate against employees and job applicants who inquire about, discuss or disclose compensation information.

We are a Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Certified Employer and strongly encourage applications from veterans, transitioning service members, and military spouses.