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Nova Space Solutions, LLC (NSS) is a joint venture between Wolf Creek Federal Services, Inc. (a wholly‑owned subsidiary of Chugach Government Solutions, LLC) and Amentum Technology, Inc. When you join NSS, you also become a part of a proud legacy of supporting missions while sustaining culture.The federal division of Chugach Alaska Corporation, Chugach Government Solutions, through its subsidiaries and affiliates, has been supporting critical missions as a government contractor for over 25 years. We are proud to have built, and continue to foster, an incredibly talented team spanning across the globe in hundreds of different fields – each team member proud to serve our country with first‑class business services, while also making a difference for our Chugach shareholders.Empowering employees is a part of our core, and that focus is one of the ways we build and foster high‑performing teams. We empower our employees through competitive compensation and benefits package, professional growth opportunities, truthful communication, and more!If you are looking for an opportunity to serve something bigger than yourself; if you want your day job to be one that creates meaningful value; if you are looking for an environment that highly values employees and respects individual differences – then Nova Space Solutions may be the right fit for you!

Nova Space Solutions (NSS) is seeking an Industrial Hygienist to support the NASA Consolidated Operations, Services, and Maintenance Infrastructure Contract (COSMIC) at Michoud Assembly Facility (MAF) in New Orleans, Louisiana. This position is responsible for evaluating workplace health hazards, conducting industrial hygiene (IH) assessments, supporting regulatory compliance, and providing technical expertise to protect employee health while supporting NASA’s mission.

Essential Job Duties:

• Conduct industrial hygiene (IH) surveys, exposure assessments, and workplace evaluations.
• Perform field sampling, monitoring, and analysis for chemical, physical, and biological hazards.
• Evaluate employee health concerns and recommend appropriate exposure controls and corrective actions.
• Review work packages, engineering documents, construction plans, and operating procedures to identify and mitigate occupational health risks.
• Review departmental processes and procedures to ensure compliance with applicable OSHA, NASA, and other regulatory requirements.
• Prepare, maintain, and manage industrial hygiene documentation, reports, and records in accordance with NASA and NSS requirements.
• Develop and deliver industrial hygiene training and technical guidance for employees and management.
• Serve as a technical resource and subject matter expert (SME) for industrial hygiene matters.
• Support internal audits, inspections, investigations, and regulatory reviews.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Key Responsibilities:

• Promote a safe, healthy, and compliant work environment through proactive industrial hygiene practices.
• Provide technical guidance to management, employees, and project teams on occupational health risks and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH), NASA, and other applicable standards.
• Identify opportunities to improve industrial hygiene programs, processes, and workplace health initiatives.
• Build collaborative relationships with employees, customers, contractors, and regulatory stakeholders.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives that enhance employee health, regulatory compliance, and mission success.

Mandatory:

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Science, Engineering, Occupational Health, or a related scientific discipline.
• Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible industrial hygiene experience.
• Extensive knowledge of OSHA, ACGIH, and other applicable occupational health regulations and standards.
• Experience conducting industrial hygiene surveys, exposure assessments, and field sampling.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and technical writing skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience delivering technical presentations and training.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while working independently and collaboratively.
• Ability to obtain and maintain required NASA site access and credentials.
• Ability to pass required background screening and drug testing.

Preferred:

• Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) certification.
• Candidates actively pursuing CIH certification, including documented eligibility or examination preparation.
• Experience supporting NASA, Department of Defense (DoD), or other highly regulated government environments.
• Experience reviewing engineering designs, construction projects, and operational procedures for occupational health impacts.
• Experience supporting industrial hygiene programs within manufacturing, aerospace, or industrial facilities.

Working Conditions:

• Work is performed in office, laboratory, industrial, manufacturing, and construction environments.
• Frequent field work requiring exposure to varying temperatures, noise, dust, chemicals, and operational hazards.
• Occasional use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), respiratory protection, and other safety equipment is required.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to safely climb ladders up to 20 feet and ascend or descend multiple flights of stairs.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods while conducting field assessments.
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to operate office equipment, industrial hygiene monitoring instruments, and field sampling equipment.

Chugach Government Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, disability, genetic factors, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Chugach will provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Chugach Government Solutions or any of its subsidiaries, please emailada@chugachgov.com.

Chugach Government Solutions supports pay transparency and is committed to equitable and competitive compensation practices. Compensation for this role will be determined based on factors including job responsibilities, experience, skills, internal equity, geographic location, and applicable contract requirements. Where required by law, compensation ranges will be provided to candidates during the hiring process.