NATE L. BROWN
Harker Heights,United States
Summary
Results-driven Industrial Hygienist and Public Health Professional with 20+ years in exposure assessments and risk analysis. Proven track record in improving workplace safety, including training over 2,000 responders and achieving a 35% reduction in hazards. Strong knowledge of OSHA and EPA standards, with a focus on implementing effective industrial hygiene programs.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Consultant / Radiation & Emergency Response Specialist (FEMA Contractor)
Omega Service
Anniston, AL
06.2017 - Current
- Provided national-level SME consultation on industrial hygiene, radiation safety, hazardous materials, chemical exposure, PPE programs, emergency response, and OSHA compliance.
- Provide SME guidance on engineering controls, biosafety, chemical hygiene, PPE selection, and emergency response strategies aligning with OSHA, NIOSH, EPA, NRC, and FEMA standards.
- Advised leadership on environmental and chemical hazards and PPE requirements to enhance emergency management and disaster planning efforts.
- Assist with HICS-aligned response operations involving chemical, biological, radiological, and physical hazards.
- Evaluate IAQ, mold, noise, thermal stress, and radiation exposure using appropriate IH instrumentation.
- Prepared samples for accredited laboratory analysis and interpreted results to inform repeat sampling or corrective actions.
- Deliver training to federal personnel on hazard recognition, IH controls, respiratory protection, and prevention of occupational diseases.
- Accomplishments: Trained 2,000+ responders nationwide; improved sampling accuracy through enhanced calibration and standardized monitoring protocols.
Senior Public Health Officer
Department of the Army
Fort Hood, TX
06.2015 - 08.2016
- Conducted risk assessments across multiple facilities, prioritizing high-risk operations and identifying critical deficiencies requiring engineering or administrative controls.
- Conducted sampling for chemical, physical, and biological stressors; analyzed results and communicated findings to recommend repeat sampling or hazard mitigation strategies.
- Provided technical advice to leadership and project managers on engineering controls, facility modifications, and exposure-control strategies.
- Developed and implemented facility policies and procedures for oversight of IH program, including sampling, laboratory coordination, and corrective action processes.
- Delivered IH-related workforce training on occupational disease prevention, PPE, and chemical hygiene.
- Accomplishments: Reduced workplace hazards by 35%; modernized IH documentation improving inspection consistency and compliance readiness.
Public Health Officer / Radiation Protection Officer
Bassett Army Community Hospital
Fort Wainwright, AK
07.2014 - 06.2015
- Managed respiratory protection, radiation safety, waste management, and biosafety programs to safeguard personnel and minimize health risks.
- Conducted IH exposure assessments for noise, radiation, IAQ, surface/air sampling, and chemical hazards in clinical and industrial environments to ensure regulatory compliance and safety.
- Provided engineering control recommendations, corrective actions, and hazard-mitigation strategies to leadership.
- Supported emergency response and disaster planning by providing technical guidance to incident command on chemical, biological, radiological, and physical hazards to enhance preparedness and response effectiveness.
- Accomplishments: Maintained 100% NRC compliance; authored Ebola response policy adopted regionally.
Education
Master of Science - Health Science, Public Health
Trident University
Cypress, CA06-2009
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Management
University of Maryland University College
Adelphi, MD08-2008
Skills
- Industrial Hygiene Program Management
- Confined Space
- Respiratory Protection
- Hazard Communication
- Ergonomics
- Thermal Stress
- Hearing Conservation
- IAQ/Mold
- Sampling & Exposure Monitoring
- Engineering Controls
- Environmental Compliance
- Emergency Management (HICS)
- HAZMAT/HAZWOPER
- Supervisory Leadership
- OSHA/TJC Readiness
Certification
- Basic Industrial Hygiene, AMEDD Center & School
- Registered Sanitarian – NEHA
- Radiation Safety Officer – Oak Ridge Institute
- HAZMAT Familiarization/Safety
- HAZWOPER (40-Hour)
- Radiological Accident & Command Control
Availability
Available for emergency response
Veterans Preference
10-Point (Service-Connected)
Timeline
Consultant / Radiation & Emergency Response Specialist (FEMA Contractor)
Omega Service
06.2017 - Current
Senior Public Health Officer
Department of the Army
06.2015 - 08.2016
Public Health Officer / Radiation Protection Officer
Bassett Army Community Hospital
07.2014 - 06.2015
Master of Science - Health Science, Public Health
Trident University
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Management
University of Maryland University College