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Occupational Health & Safety Associate

Pantex Plant, Amarillo, TX, United States


Location
Amarillo, TX

Job Title
Occupational Health & Safety Associate

Career Level
Associate – Specialist

Organization
Safety & Industrial Hygiene (51074510)

Job Specialty
Occupational Health & Safety

What You'll Do
Identifies hazardous workplace conditions and takes preliminary samples and measurements of hazardous forces and toxic substances. Removes hazards and/or protects employees by guarding, revising work procedures, and training or requiring use of protective clothing and personal protective equipment. Ensures workplace conditions comply with applicable federal and state occupational health and safety standard provisions of any labor agreement, maintaining required records. Participates in Occupational Health and Safety Administration inspections and subsequent procedures. Investigates, prepares, and forwards reports on injuries and fatalities. Conducts safe work procedures training courses.

Minimum Job Requirements

Bachelor's degree

OR Master's degree

OR PhD degree

Department of Energy (DOE) Order 426.2A Requirements
Applicants must meet DOE O 426.2A requirements, such as a baccalaureate in engineering or related science, two years of job‑related experience and at least one year of nuclear experience, or an alternative qualification. DOE O 426.2A experience can be satisfied following employment. Newly hired personnel will not be assigned duties that could impact the safety basis of nuclear facilities.

Preferred Job Requirements

Experience with construction and industrial safety processes for identifying potential hazards

General knowledge of OSHA and DOE safety and health regulations

General knowledge of ASME and ANSI requirements

Benefits
Comprehensive health coverage, robust retirement planning, and education reimbursement.

Security Clearance
Requires a DOE Q clearance. All qualified candidates will be considered regardless of current clearance status. Ability to obtain and maintain the clearance is required.

Employment Conditions
May require entry into Materials Access Areas (MAA) and participation in the Human Reliability Program (HRP). HRP may require a counterintelligence‑scope polygraph. Medical requirements may apply.

Equal Opportunity Statement
Pantex is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.

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