Oak Ridge National Laboratory

Health and Safety Professional - Program

Oak Ridge National Laboratory$70K — $95K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS/BA in safety, industrial hygiene, or relevant field with 2+ years of experience, or MS with 1+ year of experience.
  • Field oversight experience with compliance to safety standards.
  • Understanding of OSHA and industrial hygiene standards.
  • Experience in a collaborative, multi-tasking environment.
  • Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and guide technical aspects of IH projects.
  • Create and update health and safety procedures.
  • Conduct assessments to ensure compliance and program effectiveness.
  • Support management in applying health and safety standards.
  • Advise on regulatory requirements and standards for health and safety.
  • Assist in compliance activities related to federal regulations.
  • Collaborate with team members on hazard assessments and controls.
  • Manage project elements including timelines and budgets.

Benefits

  • Supports employee career development and mentorship.
  • Promotes a culture of teamwork and respect.
  • Offers opportunities for participation in safety initiatives.
  • Contributes to a respected mission-driven workplace.
  • Incorporates a commitment to maintaining ethical standards.
Full Job Description
Requisition Id 16792

Overview:

We are seeking a Health and Safety Professional who will develop, manage, and evaluate the implementation of Industrial Hygiene (IH) related worker safety and health (WSH) programs. This person will also provide consultation/mentoring for the purpose of improving the integration and effectiveness of the WSH Management System across the Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL).

Major Duties/Responsibilities:
  • Provide technical leadership and program guidance for all the IH projects/programs managed.
  • Develop and maintain corporate and division level health and safety procedures.
  • Perform periodic surveillances and assessments to verify compliance, program implementation and effectiveness and evaluate work practices, controls, and corrective actions.
  • Provide technical support to ORNL management and/or other technical staff in the application of health and safety regulatory requirements, procedures and standards.
  • Provide professional health and safety support to all levels of management.
  • Support health and safety assessment activities in compliance with 10 CFR 851.
  • Interact closely with customers and support other team members in work planning and hazard assessment and control.
  • Maintain the highest level of ethical standards in support of the Laboratory Agenda.
  • Monitor and control all aspects of the projects/programs, including schedules, milestones, and costs.
  • Act as lead, by obtaining resources and by participation, on lab-wide safety initiatives and programs in support of Safety and Operations Services Division (SOSD).
  • Deliver ORNL's mission by aligning behaviors, priorities, and interactions with our core values of Impact, Integrity, Teamwork, Safety, and Service. Promote equal opportunity by fostering a respectful workplace - in how we treat one another, work together, and measure success.


Basic Qualifications:
  • BS/BA degree in occupational safety and health, industrial hygiene, science, engineering, or relevant technical field, with a minimum of two years of health and safety experience or a MS degree with at least 1 year of health and safety experience
  • Experience in field oversight/assessment of industrial hygiene performance and compliance with applicable local, state, and federal safety & health standards and regulations.
  • Knowledge of OSHA standards and other applicable industrial hygiene consensus standards.
  • Experience in a multi-discipline, multi-task and integrated/functional organizational environment.
  • Demonstrated excellence in interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
  • Work will involve various physical requirements and certain working conditions and as such a post offer, pre-hire physical will be required.


Preferred Qualifications:
  • CIH and/or CSP certifications
  • Experience with work control processes.
  • Experience working with personal computer software including Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.
  • Detailed knowledge of Integrated Safety Management and 10 CFR 851.
  • Previous health and safety experience in a DOE complex.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Motivated self-starter with the ability to work independently and to participate creatively in collaborative teams across the laboratory.
  • Ability to function well in a fast-paced research environment, set priorities to accomplish multiple tasks within deadlines, and adapt to ever changing needs.


Special Requirements:
  • Visa Sponsorship: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
  • Physical Requirements: Work involves various physical requirements and working conditions. As such, a pre-hire physical will be required after offer.
  • Q clearance: This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a clearance from the Department of Energy. As such, this position is a Workplace Substance Abuse (WSAP) testing designated position. WSAP positions require passing a pre-placement drug test and participation in an ongoing random drug testing program.


This position will remain open for a minimum of 5 days after which it will close when a qualified candidate is identified and/or hired.

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About Oak Ridge National Laboratory

Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) is a science and technology national laboratory managed for the United States Department of Energy (DOE) by UT-Battelle. ORNL is the largest science and energy national laboratory in the Department of Energy system by size and by annual budget. ORNL conducts research and development activities in a variety of scientific and technical disciplines. ORNL's scientific programs focus on materials, neutron science, energy, high-performance computing, systems biology and national security. ORNL partners with other national laboratories, universities and industry to solve complex problems and transfer knowledge and technology. ORNL is home to several of the world's most powerful supercomputers, including Summit, the world's most powerful supercomputer as of November 2018.
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Founded
1943

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