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Amentum Industrial Hygienist in Alice Springs, Australia
The Occupational Hygienist position is responsible for overseeing and coordinating all aspects of the Occupational Hygiene program to ensure interpretation, recommendation and compliance with safety, health and environmental regulations (US and Australian) and/or company policy.
The position supports a multi-disciplined facility located south west of Alice Springs, with additional supporting infrastructure located within the Alice Springs township. The facility is self-sufficient, generating power, water supply, treatment, storage and distribution, general waste and hazardous waste generation, chemical use, maintenance activities, warehousing and transportation services, dining facility, health and fitness facilities including medical clinic and gym.
Applicants must be an USA citizen who have a TS/SCI or Australian Citizen who can obtain the appropriate level of security clearance.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Develop and maintain workplace procedures, processes and permits related to occupational hygiene including noise, heavy metals, asbestos, heat stress, dust, chemical exposure, asbestos and non-ionizing radiation.
Conduct occupational hygiene assessments and effectively communicate findings and actions required.
Deliver toolbox talks and internal training on occupational hygiene topics to proactively mitigate risks and inform safe working practices. Topics include hearing conservation, PPE use and storage requirements, air monitoring, hazardous chemical awareness.
Maintain occupational hygiene equipment including tracking and coordinating calibration and issuance of equipment.
Organize and facilitate external vendors and partnerships with NATA accredited testing labs.
Conduct investigations into workplace incidents and document findings and corrective actions.
Ensure compliance with all site environmental health and safety requirements
Any other reasonable duties as requested
QUALIFICATIONS and EDUCATION
Minimum Essential
Tertiary qualifications in Occupational Hygiene, Asbestos, Environmental Science, or a related field
Experience in occupational hygiene assessments
Strong verbal and written communication
Proficient in Microsoft Office suite
Desirable
Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) – US Citizens
Australian Institute of Occupational Hygienists (AIOH) – AUS citizens
TICKETS AND LICENCES
Minimum Essential
- Driver’s License
Desirable
Construction Induction (White Card)
Working at Heights
Confined Space Entry
Gas testing
Experience – Minimum Essential
- 3-5 years work experience in the occupational hygiene field
Competencies
Basic knowledge of computer applications e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel, and data entry
High-level of communication; written and verbal, teamwork and interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently and in collaboration with a motivated group Health Professionals
Planning and organizational skills
WORK ENVIRONMENT, PHYSICAL DEMANDS, AND MENTAL DEMANDS
Ability to lift up to 20kg independently
The position involves approximate equal time office work and standing/moving field-work
The position includes field-work including industrial spaces such as powerplants and exterior areas in a high-heat location
Constant use of vision and mental alertness is required
SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENT
It is a condition of employment that employees obtain and retain the appropriate level of security clearance and medical clearance applicable to each role. The employee will require a NV1 Department of Defence Security Clearance (Australian) or or TS/SCI (U.S.) clearance w/ Poly.
STATEMENT OF WORK REQUIREMENTS
All personnel assigned shall be:
At least 18 years of age.
Able to fluently read, write and speak English
EHS REQUIREMENT
All Amentum personnel are responsible for understanding and complying with all site environmental, health and safety requirements. While Amentum is responsible for providing a safe workplace and is responsible for ensuring compliance with requirements of the JDFPG Handbook, each person is responsible for:
Completing work tasks in a safe manner
Reporting any unsafe acts or conditions to their supervisor and/or PMO/EHS Manager
Continuous adherence to the environmental, health and safety procedures outlined in the JDFPG Handbook during the performance of their work
Red-Carding a Job - Employee right and responsibility to “STOP WORK” if a job is unsafe or possess a danger to the environment
Q UALITY REQUIREMENT
Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly, each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Program and carry out job activities in compliance with the Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand their Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.
PROCEDURE COMPLIANCE
Each employee must read, understand and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures and policies pertaining to their job.