Industrial Hygiene Specialist

CTEH is a leading provider of emergency response and environmental consulting services, and we are looking for highly motivated, team-driven individual experienced Industrial Hygiene Specialist (Rapid Responder) to join our team. At CTEH we are committed to protecting the short and long-term health of the communities, environment, and response workers we serve.  We need you to help us do that and we will invest time and resources to give you the skills to do so.

Job Type: Part-Time/Temporary

Location: Port Arthur, TX

ACTIVITIES/TASK/SCOPE

• Respond to call-outs with the exception of scheduled vacation or sick leave.

• iNet – Chemical Plant

  • Monitor the use and functionality of all MX6 gas monitors, docking stations, and gas bottles at Motiva Chemical

  • Exchange MX6 monitors when they are not working correctly through the iNet exchange process

  • Replenish gas bottles when current gas is expired or empty

  • Ensure the connectivity and functionality of the docking station to iNet

• Continuous Sampling and Monitoring

  • Implement sample plan

  • Coordinate sample dates with operations and production supervisor

  • Conduct sampling using passive and direct read equipment

  • Document findings including data sheets, Certificates of Conformance (COC), and employee notifications (including in-person conversations and field reviews as needed)

• Data Management

  • Upload approved Safety Data Sheets (SDS) to Sphera platform

  • Input fit test data into the IH teams page

  • Input fit test data and all sample data into Cority

• Routine

  • Progress Workplace Exposure Assessments

  • Participate in daily production meetings (Utilities, NPC, E&I, Projects)

  • Conduct routine inspections (job walks) in designated areas

  • Perform surveys as required/requested:

    • Noise – as requested unit surveys for new noise, annual remap, and personal dosimetry

    • Heat Stress – as requested to perform studies for work activities

    • Radiation – NORM surveys during routine operations and TA events, radiological surveys on nuclear sources and operation of shutters

    • Gas Testing – odor concern attention and assist in ER activities including setup of remote monitoring systems

  • Attend assigned areas weekly Wednesday safety stand down

• Equipment management

  • Arrange calibration of Industrial Hygiene (IH) equipment and maintain certification records

    • Retrieve quotes from Vallen or the equipment manufacture for the equipment needing to be sent off for calibration

    • Participate in the PO creation

  • Ensure functionality of IH gas monitoring equipment

  • Monitor monthly metrics of MX6 usage in assigned areas

  • Check for lost monitors or monitors that are out of calibration

  • Coordinate with the lab to order more sample media as needed

• IH Project Support

  • Qualitative and Quantitative Workplace Exposure Assessments

  • Tango (H2S meter) Rollout

    • Integrate Tango launch to assigned areas

    • Participate in creating sitewide training

    • Assist in the physical handout of the Tango monitor.

    • Implement training and answer any questions that arise before or during the Tango launch.

• Turnaround Converge (During Turnaround – full coverage, 7/12s – 1-2X/yr)

  • Attend daily TA meetings

  • Perform unit walks to assure the adherence to facility and federal work practices

    • Check for ventilation set up, proper gas detection, respirable dusts, heat stress, radiation, PPE. Ergonomics, etc.

  • Write daily end of shift report on findings

• Perform other duties as assigned