Industrial Hygienist

1 month ago

Camp Arifjan, Kuwait Department Of The Army Full time
Summary

About the Position:
This position is located at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait. It is a US Army installation which accommodates elements of deployed Military forces from all over the world. The Kuwait Ministry of Defense provides off base housing with a vehicle for those who qualify. The base provides permanent support facilities, base exchanges (AAFES), three gyms, a pool, three Military Dining Facilities, as well as paved roads throughout Camp Arifjan.



Duties
  • Assist the Industrial Hygiene Manager in managing the Industrial Hygiene (IH) program for the U.S. Army Central (USARCENT) area of responsibility.
  • Assist the Industrial Hygiene Manager by developing training materials and providing instruction on IH topics.
  • Personally, or as a team member, investigate reports of alleged unsafe, hazardous or unhealthy working conditions.
  • Provide written and verbal advisories pointing out hazardous conditions or inadequacy of controls to be used for certain work processes.
  • Consult with appropriate officials to recommend methods to correct safety and health deficiencies.
  • Prepare written recommendations concerning the abatement of hazardous and unhealthy factors for review by the Industrial Hygiene Manager.
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of hazard controls (e.g. ventilation systems) in work environments.
  • Coordinate with other professionals (e.g., safety, logistics, and facilities mangers) to implement and validate work place hazard control measures.
  • Maintain the IH equipment inventory, ensuring all equipment is calibrated and ready for use.
  • Track workplace air samples; ships samples to analytical laboratories; receives results, and uploads test results into the DOEHRS-IH database.
  • Attend conferences or work groups concerning the development and evaluation of DA industrial hygiene programs.
  • Establish and maintain close liaison with the Army Safety/Combat Readiness Center, Army Public Health Center (APHC), and federal and civilian agencies to ensure cooperation.