Job Summary
The project Occupational Hygienist will be responsible for implementing and administering project industrial hygiene programs affecting employee, public safety and occupational health. You are a key asset to the project line management – administering a proactive prevention program for occupational accidents and illnesses. This role requires moderately complex technical work in a wide range of industrial hygiene disciplines to achieve compliance with ES&H standards, federal and state regulatory requirements. Use your knowledge and experience to develop, implement, and maintain industrial hygiene programs, systems and procedures; monitor and prevent hazards and diseases that may be found in the work area. Investigate accidents, injuries, and complaints concerning hazards in the workplace and recommend improvements to minimize hazards.
Major Responsibilities
* Complete risk assessments of potential occupational health hazards
* Develop and maintain an occupational hygiene profile for the project
* Establish and maintain the occupational hygiene record system for the project
* Establish necessary interfaces, resources and tools for occupational hygiene activities
* Develop, implement and provide oversight for the occupational hygiene program
* Develop and conduct employee training
* Coordinate with leaders on risk controls associated with occupational health risks
* Promote compliance with programs, regulations, permits, approvals and requirements
* Provide occupational hygiene training
* Communicate information about occupational health hazards
* Determine the OELs for the workplace
* Provide regulatory interpretation and technical advice
* Seek technical guidance when OELs are unavailable
* Apply the OELs to occupational health hazards
* Conduct occupational exposure assessments to the defined schedule
* Maintain instruments and other equipment required for sampling and assessment
* Review contractor OHRA for work scopes and provide technical recommendations for managing work safely
* Train and assist junior ESH personnel in sampling and collection methodologies
* Conduct and assist the project with sampling, monitoring, data interpretation and occupational health surveys to ensure compliance with established programs
* Provide regulatory interpretation and technical advice; may provide guidance for a team of ES&H specialists and/or support personnel
Education and Experience Requirements
BS/MS in Occupational Safety, Occupational Health, Industrial Hygiene, or related science or engineering field and solid experience in a construction workplace. In lieu of a degree, extensive relevant experience in a construction environment.
Required Knowledge and Skills
* AIOH Certification Required
* Extensive experience in health/hygiene monitoring, evaluating, and reporting
* Offers of employment will be conditional upon successful completion of a medical examination (including but not limited to a functional exam and drug and alcohol testing)
* Right to work in Australia without employer sponsorship is required
Benefits
Bechtel offers robust benefits to ensure our people thrive, including career advancement, programs to enhance culture, time to recharge, and other benefits to build a legacy of sustainable growth.
Diversity and Inclusion
We are committed to building inclusive teams where colleagues belong, feel respected and rewarded, and are supported in pursuing their goals. Bechtel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, citizenship status (except as authorized by law), protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Applicants with a disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process may e‐mail their request to ******.
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