Location: Burkesville, KY
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activities. Perform technical tasks that may be requested by company management to support organizational objectives. Plan, coordinate, and control work to ensure proper implementation of procedures and to meet project milestones. Maintain professional contacts with government and university organizations and professional peers to ensure knowledge of environmental sciences is current.
Takes responsibility for ensuring accuracy and completeness of all work produced. Maintains knowledge of and demonstrates ability to perform work safely in accordance with all approved safety policies, procedures, and applicable regulations; and performs assigned duties in a safe manner. Work independently
and/or as a team member to effectively support the Environmental Services organization. Educational Requirement Bachelor's degree (or higher) in geology, hydrology, engineering, or related science.
Skills, Attributes, and Experience Requirements U. S. citizenship required. Ability to obtain and maintain a U. S. Department of Energy (DOE) security clearance. Knowledge of fundamental principles, concepts and techniques in specified field of science. Possess the skill and ability to perform moderately complex professional tasks under general supervision and guidance. Relevant work experience in geology, hydrology, geochemistry, and/or engineering fields. Experience with collection and interpretation
of environmental data. Collaborate effectively with co-workers in a team environment.
Ability to organize own work independently in order to meet established objectives. Level of language skills, mathematical skills, communication skills, reasoning ability, and computer skills necessary to perform essential functions of the job. Understanding of environmental sampling protocols and laboratory analysis. Knowledge of environmental regulations (e. g. CERCLA, RCRA, etc. ). Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point, Access, and Outlook) required. Ability to attain and maintain Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) training under OSHA standard 29 CFR Part 1910.120.
Ability to wear a respirator and/or airline. Ability to attain site-specific radiological worker training. Skills, Attributes, and Experience Desired Familiarity with applicable Kentucky statutes (monitoring well installation, variances, etc. ) and federal (DOE, EPA, etc. ) codes and regulations. Experience with remedial sampling and interpretation of sampling results. Ability to obtain Professional Geologist licensure in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Summary of Working Conditions Works in office and field environments at DOE's Paducah Gaseous Diffusion Plant and surrounding properties.
Field work will occur as schedules demand approximately 40% of time on an annual basis) and will entail performing geologic studies, environmental sampling, and logging subsurface lithology from soil and monitoring well borings. Field work may occur during all months of the year, including exposure to summer and winter temperatures. Field work will involve potential exposure to heavy equipment movement hazards and potential exposure to environmental media contaminated with hazardous chemicals/solvents and/or radioactive materials if safety procedures are not followed.
Work will involve sedentary to moderate work. Occasional activities may require lifting up to 50 pounds and performing repetitive activities such as lifting, lowering, carrying, pushing, pulling, standing, walking, grasping, kneeling, stooping, reaching. This job description does not state or imply that the above are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. Employees holding this position will be required to perform job-related duties as requested by management. All requirements are subject to modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with a disability.
of HSE. The key deliverables are managing and developing analytical methods and analyses; identification and maintenance of instrumentation needed to support site needs; supporting implementation of analysis for new products; and mentoring and developing the capabilities of the personnel assigned to the QC Laboratory.
DUTIES The QC Lab Senior Chemist will perform a wide variety of duties essential to the manufacture of chemical products while consistently adhering to all established safety and operating procedures. This includes but is not limited to: Consistently demonstrate full compliance with all regulatory requirements, including but not limited to OSHA, EPA, DOT, SQF, etc. and all
Monument HSE rules, policies, practices and procedures. Fully support and champion a HSE Culture that enables the sustained achievement of exceptional HSE performance by consistently participating in the development and implementation of all HSE initiatives and by consistently holding employees accountable for fulfilling their individual HSE responsibilities.
Audit and edit lab related documents (i. e. ISO, SQF, etc. ). Generate, interpret and disseminate Statistical Quality Control data to Manufacturing, Technical Service and customers. Develop new inspection methods and improve efficiency of existing methods including providing support to implement and train personnel. Determine precision
and accuracy of analytical methods by conducting statistical studies.
Assist Manufacturing, Technical Service and customers regarding analytical methods and analyses. Assist the Pilot Plant/R&D during new product development. Implementation of new instrumentation and equipment. Identify instruments/equipment needed to efficiently provide analyses. Identify, stock, and manage expiration dates of critical spare parts and supplies. Assure lab is equipped with critical level of supplies and instrumentation. Responsible for reliability of instrumentation including but not limited to management of PM's, troubleshooting, and calibration reviews (GC, GC headspace, LC, GPC, TOC, NIR, AA (flame & graphite), ICP, FTIR, Brookfield & Kinematic Viscosity, Karl Fisher, etc.
). Support management to reinforce training and capability of Quality Control Technicians to properly perform methods and best lab practices. Troubleshoot and correct any analytical deficiencies (instrument, method, etc. ) in a timely manner. Provide leadership on technical and personnel issues. Prepare " manual" COA's as needed for product shipment. Assure Main Lab conforms to current ISO, SQF and FDA Standards. Drive continual improvement for quality management systems. Actively participate in the implementation of all Human Resources processes and initiatives.
QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's Degree Chemistry or Chemical Engineering; Master's Degree Chemistry or Chemical Engineering, preferred. 5 years of related work experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment or the equivalent combination of education and experience. Good organization, time management, verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills. Demonstrated analytical and project management skills. Demonstrated ability to master specific product/process and equipment knowledge. Proficient in MS Office and SAP.
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