Industrial Technician Jobs in New York

Job Title: Industrial Safety Technician I

Req. # 1505-H

Posting Date: 10/28/26-11/4/26

Compensation: $36.05/Hourly

West Valley Cleanup Alliance is the prime contractor selected by the U.S. Department of Energy to manage the Phase 1B Deactivation & Demolition Contract at the West Valley Demonstration Project site. The site is a scenic 30-minute drive south of Buffalo, New York. In cooperation with the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority, West Valley Demonstration Project continues to decontaminate and decommission facilities at this site.

West Valley Cleanup Alliance is a premier employer in the Western New York and southern-tier areas. Our benefit and compensation package includes:

• Competitive pay and opportunity for variable pay incentives
• Extensive benefit offerings focused on your physical, financial, and emotional wellness
• 401(k) savings plan with a 50% employer match up to 6%, plus an additional 6% automatic employer contribution for eligible employees—for a total potential company contribution of 9%.
• 4-day workweek (10 hours per day) for most positions
• Tuition reimbursement & professional development
• Atmosphere fostering work life balance

Lifelong careers are common at West Valley Demonstration Project. If you are interested in joining the West Valley Cleanup Alliance family, apply for one of our current job openings on the WVCA Career Page.

JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE OF POSITION

Safety and Industrial Hygiene Technician is responsible for execution and interpretations of the all-applicable regulations, directives, policies, guidelines, and orders, which include, but are not limited to 10 CFR 830, 10 CFR 835, 10 CFR 851, WVDP-011, WVDP technical work documents, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Safety and Industrial Hygiene Technician will assist with the anticipation, recognition, evaluation, prevention and control of those environmental factors or stresses arising in or from the workplace which may cause sickness, impaired health and well-being, or significant discomfort among workers.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Experience:

• Associates Degree in Occupational Safety, Science or related discipline or the equivalent combination of education and experience. DOE and/or Construction operations experience is helpful.

Other Requirements:

• Must obtain and maintain appropriate radiological controls and other necessary qualifications.
• Computer skills including intermediate skills in database management, intermediate computer proficiency and technical aptitude in a Microsoft Windows environment including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Conducting industrial hygiene field monitoring, personnel monitoring and respiratory protection monitoring utilizing industrial hygiene equipment in accordance with CHBWV procedure and regulatory requirements. Maintaining necessary safety and health supplies (consumables, industrial hygiene instrumentation); performance of required training and orientation of project personnel. Assist CHBWV Safety staff as needed, duties include identify and mitigate hazards associated with all work activities using the integrated safety management system and work control processes; performance of safety inspections of electrical and mechanical equipment to be brought to the West Valley Site.
• Assess the effectiveness and completeness of the implementation of the safety programs in the field; review work packages to determine compliance with CHBWV, OSHA and applicable DOE orders and requirements related to safety.
• Provide independent analysis of work, and apply controls based on CHBWV procedures, OSHA regulations, and DOE orders; conduct daily oversight, walk downs, and perform scheduled field assessments as directed. Must be able to use independent judgment to provide solutions to a wide range of complex problems. Receives assignments in terms of required objectives, establishes own priorities and guidelines and follows broadly defined procedures.
• Must be able to make decisions within established guidelines, exercise initiative in completing recurring assignments independently and determine which methods are applicable in any given situation.
• Must justify, defend, negotiate, or settle matters involving significant or controversial issues.
• Must be able to interface with individuals or groups from inside or outside of the organization, and senior management. May be required managers and/or others.
• Subject to shift work.
• Obtain respirator qualification.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. The salary and grade level offered to the selected candidate will be based on the candidate’s education, training, and/or relevant experience.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES/SCOPE OF WORK

• Maintain a safe and healthful work environment by following established safe work practices and procedures; investigating and reporting identified safety concerns or situations.
• Adhere to standards contained in the Company "Code of Conduct," Company EEO practices, and DOE directives.
• Identifies potential safety hazards by investigating adequacy of ventilation, exhaust equipment, lighting and other conditions which may affect employee health, comfort of efficiency.
• Eliminates or minimizes hazardous situations by conducting evaluations of exposure to noise, lead, asbestos, and recommend measures to ensure maximum employee protection.
• Promotes a safe work environment by collaborating with CHBWV Safety group, Safety Manager, Site Occupational Medical Director and other Safety and Industrial Hygiene Technicians to institute control and remedial measures for hazardous and potentially hazardous conditions and equipment.
• Prepares reports including observations, analysis of contaminants, recommendations for control and correction of hazards.
• Guides and promotes a safe work environment by participating in educational meetings to instruct employees in matters pertaining to occupational health and prevention of accidents.
• Conducts assessments of various areas of the Industrial Health program.
• Assist department manager in identifying and implementing areas of improvement and programmatic corrective actions.
• Maintain compliance with DOE’s and other regulatory requirements by researching the requirements and establishing programs which meet them.
• Regular onsite attendance is required.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets.

U.S. Citizenship is required for employment.

This Organization Participates in E-Verify

WVCA is a drug free workplace. Candidates accepting a job offer will be required to pass a pre-placement physical, drug screen, and background investigation. All employees are subject to being randomly selected for drug testing without advance notification.