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Pantex Plant · 3 days ago

Laboratory Technician (Industrial Hygiene) I/II/III

Amarillo, TX

Part-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$40.87/hr - $40.87/hr

2+ years exp

Pantex Plant is a key player in the safety and industrial hygiene field, seeking a Laboratory Technician (Industrial Hygiene) to support workplace evaluations and safety programs. The role involves conducting evaluations, maintaining equipment, and ensuring compliance with safety protocols while actively participating in the plant's safety initiatives.

IndustrialMachinery Manufacturing

Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Performs work in accordance with relevant directives (Federal Standards, Department of Energy (DOE) Orders, Corporate Directives, plant Process Documents, Work Instructions, Desk Aids, and written instructions, etc)

Accountable for all direct output assigned and for providing direct output support to his/her manager

Required to attend and/or successfully complete training classes as assigned by their manager

Actively supports the Plant Safety Program

Provides feedback to their manager when exceptions in the process are encountered

Understands a worker’s right to stop work when they feel his/her own or other’s personal safety is jeopardized

Reports all perceived unsafe conditions or acts through their management or through other reporting mechanisms as appropriate for the situation

Participates in worker involvement including input to work planning and methods to identify hazards and controls

Understands and complies with the Human Reliability Program (HRP) requirements applicable to their position

Maintains their work area in a clean, tidy and safe condition

Utilizes resources responsibly to minimize waste and maintain efficiency

Performs other duties as assigned

Conducts workplace evaluations under the direction and supervision of an Industrial Hygienist and/or IH Team Leader, to include:

Initial review of workplace evaluation data

Facility/Workplace walk down to determine existing and new tasks

Employee interviews to determine existing and new tasks

Supervisor interviews to determine new, changed and planned processes

Observations of work, as needed, to aid in determining sampling strategy

Selection and calibration of instruments to be used in sampling

Surveillance of work processes

Proper collection and handling of samples to ensure chain of custody requirements are met

Documentation of sampling conducted and results obtained

Maintains IH sampling equipment in ready status for sampling to include:

Proper storage of instruments to protect from loss or damage

Ensure that batteries are properly charged and ready for use, as applicable

Ensure that cord and plug instruments are properly handled to prevent electrical safety hazards

Ensure that all instruments used in the Material Access Area (MAA) are on the equipment list

Calibrate instruments as required

Report any discrepancies in equipment storage, use, calibration or safety to their supervisor

Ensures proper housekeeping:

Maintain their work space in a neat and orderly manner

Ensure that the equipment storage and calibration areas are clean, uncluttered and ready for use

Ensure that any and all sampling materials and waste is properly disposed of at the work location or in the IH Operations facility

Follows Conduct of Operations:

Follow all Safety and Industrial Hygiene requirements for use of personal protective equipment (PPE) during sampling procedures

Apply Integrated Safety Management principles to the work being done

Follow written procedures for sampling

Request assistance before proceeding when unsure of procedures

Stop work when you feel that the work in progress may present a hazard to yourself, co-worker, the equipment, the facility or the environment

Assists as requested in Emergency Response drills, exercises and real-world events

Qualification

Industrial Hygiene TechnicianSafety & Industrial HygieneSampling TechniquesCalibration of InstrumentsWorkplace EvaluationsCommunication SkillsTeam CollaborationProblem Solving

Required

Must be able to meet initial employment requirements

Must be able to read, write and comprehend applicable written and/or instructions

Must be physically fit to perform their assigned job functions as determined by Medical Evaluation

Must be able to work under general supervision

Must be able to perform applicable job functions within their area of work

All qualifications, work history, training and education are to be verified by direct contact with former employers and/or documented proof

Ability to perform the functions and responsibilities involved will be determined by a comprehensive interview and background evaluation

High school diploma or equivalency and twelve semester hours of college level work in a related field of study (i.e., chemistry, physics, biology, environmental technology, industrial hygiene technology or nuclear health physics), and six semester hours of college level mathematics and/or computer applications

OR Two years relevant experience in Safety & Industrial Hygiene (S&IH) related work with a working knowledge of S&IH Field/Laboratory testing equipment

OR Any combination of acceptable education and experience to equal to 2 years

In addition to the above requirements, the applicant must also meet the requirements of DOE O 426.2A (i.e., High School diploma, or a DOE O 426.2A alternative)

Heavy lifting or carrying: 40 pounds

Ability to keyboard

Repetitive motion of the wrist/forearm

Walking: 2 hours/day

Standing: 2 hours/day

Normal far vision at least one eye correctable to 20/40 (20 feet)

Near vision (must be able to read computer screen, manuscript, book etc. at approximately 13-16 inches from the face)

Ability to distinguish basic colors (red, green, etc.)

No evidence of current drug or alcohol abuse

Ability to perform safety-sensitive duties

Requires a Q clearance; however, all qualified candidates will be considered regardless of their current clearance status

The ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy Q clearance is required