Job Title: Health and Safety Technician IV (NWS CL0004)
North Wind Services is actively seeking individuals who can contribute to national security within the science, technology, and engineering fields as part of our supplemental labor team at vital federal research and development installations supporting the federal government. NWS has an established history of contributing to the success of their customer’s mission. Available employment opportunities may range from administrative and logistical support to advanced technical positions.
Qualified applicants must be a US citizen, at least 18 years of age, and able to meet pre-employment requirements including any required physicals, drug screen, and/or background investigation to satisfy clearance requirements.
Successful candidates will be employees of NWS, a premier government contractor charged with employing highly motivated and well-qualified personnel who can advance the missions in Los Alamos, NM Though employed by NWS, the employee will take day-to-day direction from technical personnel employed directly by the research laboratories. Pay, benefits, Human Resource, and Employment Management functions are provided by NWS.
North Wind Services has an opening in Los Alamos, NM for a Health and Safety Technician IV to support line managers and facility personnel in ensuring compliance with the Laboratory and regulatory health and safety requirements. The successful candidate will assist health and safety professionals with various sampling activities and inspections to identify and control potential hazards. The successful candidate will be in a senior-level role to handle field, laboratory, and data management tasks, applying considerable skills in related fields such as in mathematics, physics, biology, chemistry, industrial hygiene, and health physics.
Essential Duties
- Assist in the collection of personnel air samples, swipe and bulk sampling, area sampling, and real time sampling.
- Inspect areas and review operations to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Provide technical support in recognizing, measuring, evaluating, and controlling health and safety hazards.
- Facilitate the implementation of health and safety requirements and manage related data.
- Perform all other job duties as assigned.
Essential Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities
- Highschool Diploma and four to six years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Additional training, certification, or education may be expected, including associates degrees and gradation from technical institutions.
- Advanced skills and knowledge beyond Level 3, with extensive understanding of specialized tasks and related disciplines.
- Ability to develop solutions to complex problems, using ingenuity, creativity, and independence.
- Work with minimal direction, contributing original work and having an impact on group accomplishments.
- Comprehensive understanding of general and technical aspects of the job, with responsibility for coordinating and participating in developing final products.
Desired Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities
- Industrial Hygiene (IH) and Safety Experience; expertise in sampling, IH mitigations, and understanding of personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Proficiency with computer skills for data management and analysis.
- Effective in dealing with the workforce and facilitating communication and cooperation.
Special Requirements
Pre-Placement Medical Exam: A job related pre-placement medical examination may be required.
Pre-employment drug test: External applicant(s) selected for this position will be required to pass a post offer, pre-employment drug test.
North Wind offers a competitive pay and benefits package to include health, life, and disability insurance benefits, 401(k) with company match, generous paid leave, and tuition reimbursement for eligible employees. As a company, we are committed to employee wellness, professional development, and work-life balance. We value safety, reliability, and commitment to our people! For more information about our benefits or hiring philosophy, visit the North Wind Career Opportunities Page.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The nature of those accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact our Helpline 1-208-528-8714 for assistance.
North Wind is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, religion or other legally protected status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.