Industrial Hygienist – Amentum (Alice Springs, NT, Australia)
Industrial Hygienist position responsible for overseeing and coordinating all aspects of the Occupational Hygiene program. Ensures interpretation, recommendation and compliance with US and Australian safety, health and environmental regulations, as well as company policy.
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 protected 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.
- Organise 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.
- Perform any other reasonable duties as requested.
Qualifications and Education
Minimum Essential Qualifications
- Tertiary qualification in Occupational Hygiene, Asbestos, Environmental Science or a related field.
- Experience in occupational hygiene assessments.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.
Desirable Qualifications
- Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) – US Citizens.
- Australian Institute of Occupational Hygienists (AIOH) – Australian citizens.
Tickets & Licences
Minimum Essential
- Driver’s License.
Desirable
- Construction Induction (White Card).
- Working at Heights.
- Confined Space Entry.
- Gas testing.
Experience
- 3‑5 years of 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 of Health Professionals.
- Planning and organisational skills.
Work Setting & Physical Demands
- Ability to lift up to 20 kg independently.
- Approximate equal time between office work and standing/moving field‑work.
- Field‑work includes 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
Employees must 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 TS/SCI (U.S.) clearance with Poly.
Statement of Work Requirements
- At least 18 years of age.
- Able to fluently read, write and speak English.
EHS Requirement
- Complete work tasks in a safe manner.
- Report any unsafe acts or conditions to supervisor and/or PMO/EHS Manager.
- Continuously adhere to environmental, health and safety procedures outlined in the JDFPG Handbook during performance of work.
- Red‑Card a job – employee right and responsibility to “STOP WORK” if a job is unsafe or poses a danger to the environment.
Quality Requirement
Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. Employees 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.
Equal Opportunity
Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, and breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low‑income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters.
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