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Health and Safety Technician (Health and Safety Tec 3)

Los Alamos National Laboratory

Los Alamos, NM

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Automation, Code of Federal Regulations, Corrective Action, Customer Relations, Customer Support/Service, DOE Clearance, DOE-Q (Top Secret Restricted Data), Database Administration, Datasheets, Dental Insurance, Federal Laws and Regulations, Graphics, Healthcare, Industrial Hygiene, Laboratory, Life Safety Systems, Maintain Compliance, National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), OSHA, Operations Security (OPSEC), Regulations, Regulatory Requirements, Research Skills, Risk Analysis, Safety Codes, Safety Process, Safety Training, Safety/Work Safety, Spreadsheets, State Laws and Regulations, Surveillance, Tuition Fees, United States Citizen, United States Department of Energy (DOE), Vision Plan
LOCATION
Los Alamos, NM
POSTED
30+ days ago
What You Will Do

The primary core tasks of the Health and Safety Technician will be to promote safety, security, and quality in all operations; promote teamwork within and across the Laboratory; collaborate with other members of Industrial Safety and Hygiene Deployed Services and promote a positive work environment while delivering exceptional customer service.

The Health and Safety Tec will assist in daily industrial hygiene and safety support through industrial hygiene monitoring to ensure the protection of workers, compliance with Laboratory ES&H requirements, and mission success. The Health and Safety Tec 3 will participate health and safety inspections and investigations to assist in determining deficiencies that require corrective action, report results, and recommend corrective actions. The Health and Safety Tec assists workers in the implementation of integrated work management by gaining an understanding of operations, participating in pre-job walk-downs and pre-job safety briefs, and conducting periodic oversight to ensure compliance. This position is an opportunity for a motivated, innovative, and customer focused individual to support an established Group in the Occupational Safety and Health Deployed Services Group.

What You Need

Minimum Job Requirements:

  • Working knowledge of OSHA requirements, NFPA life safety code, and code of federal regulations 1910 CFR General Industry, and other relevant health and safety regulations and requirements.
  • Working knowledge of Laboratory and federal, state, and local laws, regulations, policies, and procedures pertaining to industrial hygiene/safety.
  • Working knowledge and experience with health and safety controls and the surveillance of related safety measures and requirements.
  • Working knowledge and experience with industrial hygiene/safety-related risk assessments and corrective actions.
  • Working knowledge of common and unique work hazards, occupational safety practices, and safe operating configurations.
  • Proficiency and ability to research information sources for health effects data applicable to work operations (i.e., safety data sheets, regulations, standards, other agencies, and experts).
  • Proficiency and ability to use automation applications (i.e., spreadsheets, graphics, database management, communication practices, compliance tracking systems).

Education/Experience: This position requires a minimum of a High School Diploma and 2-4 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Technical institute graduate or associates degree may be preferred.

Desired Qualifications:
  • Working knowledge, and demonstrated application, of DOE requirements related to industrial hygiene and safety.
  • Broad knowledge of LANL organizations, operations, and activities.
  • Knowledge and application of LANL ESH requirements, including Integrated Work Management and other industrial hygiene and safety procedures.
  • Ability to obtain an active DOE Q Clearance.

Work Location: The work location for this position is onsite and located in Los Alamos, NM. All work locations are at the discretion of management.

Position commitment: Regular appointment employees are required to serve a period of continuous service in their current position in order to be eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the time required, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. The position commitment for this position is 1 year.

Not to Applicants: Due to federal restrictions contained in the current National Defense Authorization Act, citizens of the People's Republic of China-including the special administrative regions of Hong Kong and Macau-as well as citizens of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea), and the Russian Federation, who are not Lawful Permanent Residents ("green card" holders) are prohibited from accessing facilities that support the mission, functions, and operations of national security laboratories and nuclear weapons production facilities, which includes Los Alamos National Laboratory.

Where You Will Work

Located in beautiful northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. Our generous benefits package includes:
  • PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with the same large nationwide network
  • Dental and vision insurance
  • Free basic life and disability insurance
  • Paid childbirth and parental leave
  • Award-winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually)
  • Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
  • Flexible schedules and time off (PTO and holidays)
  • Onsite gyms and wellness programs
  • Extensive relocation packages (outside a 50 mile radius)

Additional Details

Directive 206.2 - Employment with Triad requires a favorable decision by NNSA indicating employee is suitable under NNSA Supplemental Directive 206.2. Please note that this requirement applies only to citizens of the United States. Foreign nationals are subject to a similar requirement under DOE Order 142.3A.

Clearance: Q (Position will be cleared to this level). Selected applicants will be subject to a background investigation conducted by or on behalf of the Federal Government, and must meet eligibility requirements* for access to classified matter. This position requires a Q clearance. and obtaining such clearance requires US Citizenship except in extremely rare circumstances. Dependent upon the position, additional authorization to access classified information may be required, which may or may not be available to dual citizens. Receipt of a Q clearance and additional access authorization ultimately is a decision of the Federal Government and not of Triad.

New-Employment Drug Test: The Laboratory requires successful applicants to complete a new-employment drug test and maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing. Although New Mexico and other states have legalized the use of marijuana, use and possession of marijuana remain illegal under federal law. A positive drug test for marijuana will result in termination of employment, even if the use was pre-offer.

Regular position: Term status Laboratory employees applying for regular-status positions are converted to regular status.

Equal Opportunity: Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to protected categories such as race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status or spousal affiliation, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or citizenship within the limits imposed by applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations.

The Laboratory is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request a disability accommodation, email applyhelp@lanl.gov or call (505) 664-6947, opt. 3.

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