Environmental, Health, and Safety Specialist (3365)

Navarro Inc. is seeking an Environmental, Health, and Safety Specialist in Tonopah, NV, to support the Sandia Tonopah Test Range. The role involves ensuring compliance with environmental and safety regulations, managing hazardous waste, and overseeing occupational health programs. Responsibilities include permit management, waste tracking, inspections, and program support for various environmental and health initiatives. Navarro is focused on clean energy and innovative solutions in the nuclear and environmental sectors.
Navarro Research and Engineering is recruiting an Environmental, Health, and Safety Specialist (3365) in Tonopah, NV.

Navarro Research & Engineering is an award-winning federal contractor dedicated to partnering with clients to advance clean energy and deliver effective solutions for complex challenges in the nuclear and environmental fields. Joining Navarro means being a part of an exceptional team committed to quality and safety while also looking for innovative strategies to create value for the client’s success. Headquartered in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, Navarro has active programs in place across the nation for DOE/NNSA, NASA, and the Department of Defense.

This position will support our contract for the operation and management of the Sandia Tonopah Test Range. Tonopah is the testing range of choice for all national security missions. Tonopah Test Range (TTR) provides research and development test support for the Department of Energy’s weapon programs. The range also offers a unique test environment for use by other Government agencies and their contractors.

Performs a variety of Environmental, Safety, and Occupational Health/Industrial Hygiene related functions to ensure compliance with State and Federal regulatory requirements and best management practices.

Environmental Activities include: Environmental Permitting (Preparation and Compliance Monitoring), Hazardous Waste (RCRA/TSCA) Management Program, Spill Control (Prevention, Remediation, Sampling and Reporting), Ecology Program Support, and NEPA Program Support.

Occupational Health/Industrial Hygiene support to include: Management of the Respiratory Protection Program, Confined Space Program, Hearing Conservation Program, Occupational Exposure Assessments, and Mission Support Activities.

Environmental Duties
• Manages/Inspects/Tracks/Coordinates the Storage, Disposal or Recycling of all SNL/TTR Generated Solid Waste (Non-RCRA, RCRA, TSCA, Universal, Recycled or Medical Waste. (SNL TTR is Categorized as a Small Quantity Generator)
• Is the designated Central Accumulation Area (CAA) Operator and CAA Emergency Coordinator
• Establish Satellite Accumulation Areas (SAA’s) at points of waste generation and ensures that the Waste Generator complies with storage requirements
• Maintains CAA storage and labeling requirements.
• Conducts/Documents mandatory weekly CAA inspections.
• Maintains storage and disposal spreadsheet.
• Updates SNL WDDR system to obtain TSDF waste disposal profiles for shipment scheduling.
• Assists with Waste Shipments
• Environmental Permit Management
• Maintains Class II Air Quality Permit
• Prepares other Environmental Permit Applications (SWPPP, SPCC, NESHAPS, Etc.) as necessary for Mission Support or New Test Activities.
• Conducts Monthly Visual Bulk Oil/Fuel Tank Inspections for damage or signs of leakage.
• Spill Cleanup
• NEPA (National Environmental Policy Act)
• Ecological Program Support
• Maintains Facility Asbestos Inventory
• Maintains PCB Sampling Inventory
• Maintains Analytical Laboratory Contract

Occupational Health/Industrial Hygiene
• Manages Confined Space Program
• Manages Respiratory Protection Program
• Manages Hearing Conservation Program
• Conducts Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV) Surveys
• Conducts Heat Stress Measurement and Control
• Chemical Inventory System (CIS) Management
• Air Quality Monitoring
• Bachelor's degree in the physical sciences, biological sciences, or engineering with a minimum of 20 semester credits in any combination of biology, chemistry, engineering, environmental health, health physics, industrial hygiene, physics, physiology, or toxicology
• Minimum of 5 years related experience as a qualified Industrial Hygienist/Environmentalists; or equivalent combination of experience and technical/vocational education.

Due to the nature of the government contract requirements and/or clearances requirements, US citizenship is required.

Navarro is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran’s status or any classification protected by state or local law.

EEO Employer/Vet/Disabled
• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability