Environmental Health Specialist

Full Time
Merritt Island, FL
Posted
Job description

About us

HSG, LLC (Herndon Solutions Group) is a woman-owned business, founded in 2008 to provide environmental services, emergency response planning, and sustainability management. Through a plan of steady growth, HSG expanded its core services to include occupational and environmental health, injury rehabilitation and fitness, and employee assistance programs. We provide innovative services and solutions, tailored specifically to our customers' needs, while minimizing organizational risks.

General Description

Under the guidance of the Environmental Health Supervisor, the Environmental Health Specialist will perform duties within the field of Industrial Hygiene to support the Environmental Health Program at NASA Kennedy Space Center (KSC), Cape Canaveral Space Force Station (CCSFS) and Patrick Space Force Base (PSFB). This position performs field work for various types of industrial hygiene surveys under the direction of Industrial Hygienists. The position involves the use and operation of various types of industrial hygiene (IH) instruments such as sound level meters, velometers, integrated air sampling equipment in addition to writing technical reports.

This position is represented by the International Association of Machinist and Aerospace Workers (IAMAW).

How You Will Fulfill Your Mission

·Conduct industrial hygiene evaluations by collecting and preparing samples for analysis, updating applicable databases, and maintaining records and writing technical reports

· Prepare, sets up, calibrate, and operate electronic and/or mechanical sample collection or testing devices as required to support program responsibilities

· Ensures monitoring equipment is calibrated and properly maintained

· Performs and/or assists with any departmental operations, as required, or directed to maintain workflow

· Maintains work area in a clean and orderly condition. Ensures safe operating conditions within area of responsibility. Performs other related duties as assigned.

· Properly manages by-products, which may include hazardous wastes, resultant from workplace activities; specific responsibilities may include proper waste segregation, containerization, handling, and following site-specific workplace instructions

· Performs administrative duties as required to fulfill program or contractual requirements related to designated area of specialty, including record keeping, inventory maintenance, supply requisition, database maintenance and similar duties as assigned

Specific Knowledge/Certification Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s degree

· Minimum one (1) year experience working with industrial hygiene equipment

· Must be familiar with Microsoft Office Programs.

· Must possess a valid driver’s license, have the ability to drive various vehicles, and be eligible for a Federal security clearance.

· Must be able to work in confined/enclosed spaces and areas, wear fully enclosed protective suits, and must be able to work at heights for an extended period.

· Flexible schedule for potential for working off shift, overtime, and to support hurricane preparedness; Flexible schedule to assist with coordinating IH response to incidents including spills, hazardous operations, hurricane or other potential emergency responses

· Use of personal protective equipment including air purifying respirator and self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) are required.

Working Conditions:

· Must thrive in a team atmosphere and effectively work with all levels of employees. General office environment may require minor lifting, up to fifty (50) pounds, and bending. Demands of work assignments may require some physical exertion such as climbing, walking, stooping, working at heights and in small spaces as well as other more specific, but common, characteristics such as use of personal protective equipment.

· Complies with all Company health and safety policies and site-specific health and safety procedures. Participates in and supports the KEMCON safety program. Ensures safe operating conditions within area of responsibility. Identifies potential hazards, concerns, and safety incidents and reports to supervisory personnel.

HSG, LLC is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you’d like to view a copy of the company’s affirmative action plan or policy statement, please contact HSG, LLC. If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please contact HSG, LLC.

HSG is a drug-free workplace.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Employee discount
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Night shift
  • Overtime
  • Weekend availability

COVID-19 considerations:
Our company complies with all CDC and NASA guidelines and recommendations.

Experience:

  • use of industrial hygiene instruments: 1 year (Required)
  • Microsoft Office: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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