QED Enterprises (QED) was founded on the principles that we provide Quality services to our clients; we strive for Excellence in all that we do; and we are Driven to meet our customers' missions on time, within budget, and with the exceptional attention to detail our customers have come to expect of QED.

INDUSTRIAL HYGIENIST/OHS SPECIALIST

Introduction:

The Industrial Hygienist/OHS Specialist serves as a vital member of the Safety and Occupational Health branch at the Bureau of Engraving and Printing located in Fort Worth, TX. This is a one-of-a-kind opportunity that offers unique exposure to tasks, environments, and safety concerns rarely seen in other industries. This position will consult with site management on Safety and Health-related issues and will report to the Safety and Health Manager.

Position Title: Certified Industrial Hygienist

Duty Location: Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP)

Employer: QED Enterprises, Inc.

Employment Type: Full-time, Hourly

Start Date: Immediately, Upon Completion of Background Check

Job Responsibilities:

• Developing survey protocol outlines, cost projection; estimates, and tentative site visit schedules
• Performing environmental sampling, to include air, water, fumes, gases, fibers and dusts or process by-product and waste materials
• Providing sample analyses and interpret results
• Conducting employee interviews, develop and administer questionnaires, and analyze and interpret results
• Developing conclusions based upon current scientific methodologies and knowledge
• Comparing findings to current standards or criteria
• Providing concise, cost-effective, and health-protective recommendations that address deficiencies or problems observes or noted in investigations, studies and evaluations
• Providing trip reports, interim reports, status reports and final project reports according to SOH guidelines
• Performing quality assurance activities related to industrial hygiene investigations, studies, and evaluations, which may include calibrating industrial hygiene instrumentation; using appropriate sampling techniques, analytical standards, and blanks; and certifying that instrumentation, methodologies and techniques are consistent with acceptable professional practice
• Performing exposure assessments utilizing qualitative or quantitative analysis
• Maintaining the Industrial Hygiene program which includes the following support programs: Hazcom, Biological hazards, Indoor Air Quality, Ionizing and Non-Ionizing Communicating findings, results, conclusions, and recommendations of investigations, studies, and evaluations
• Radiation, Respirable Crystalline Silica and the Chemical Hygiene Plan
• Serve as consultant to BEP-WCF committees, work groups and task forces
• Participating as a member of a multidisciplinary Safety team in providing industrial hygiene investigations, studies, and evaluations
• Calibrate and use industrial hygiene sampling instrumentation via appropriate sampling methods
• Actively promote healthy and safe work processes within the facility
• Assist fellow health and safety team members with site safety initiatives and overall implementation of departmental goals
• Participate in departmental meetings and program reviews

Required Qualifications:

• Possess a BCSP certification required
• Bachelor's degree in health, and safety-related field and 5 years of experience in health and safety
• Familiarity and prior interaction with regulatory agencies
• Experience with developing and auditing policies and procedures
• Experience developing and providing health and safety training
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Must be able to work flexible shifts which could include days, nights, and/or weekends.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience and knowledge of Safety Management Systems
• Experience in manufacturing and/or industrial setting

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Ability to work in dynamic climate conditions and a plant environment
• Able to perform basic physical tasks (i.e., lift up to 50lbs, work while kneeling, squatting, sitting, climbing, and standing)
• Follow and adhere to all applicable Personal Protective Equipment guidelines
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Please Note - We thank all respondents for their interest in this position; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, pregnancy, or any other protected class. Applicants must be able to perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to allow employees to meet the essential functions of the job, unless those accommodations cause undue hardships to the employer. To request a reasonable accommodation, contact the Human Resources Department at HR@QEDEI.com.

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