About the position
The Industrial Hygienist will play a crucial role in ensuring compliance with state and federal health and safety regulations. This position involves identifying workplace hazards, developing monitoring programs, and implementing effective solutions to enhance workplace safety. The successful candidate will also provide guidance and mentoring to less experienced personnel and collaborate with site management to maintain a robust Industrial Hygiene program.
Responsibilities
- Develops and executes the site annual IH monitoring program and comprehensive exposure assessment process.
- Makes recommendations and drives improvements based on monitoring results.
- Develops, implements, and maintains assigned site Health and Safety procedures and training programs.
- Responsible for site programs including Breathing air, PPE, Safety Data Sheets, Radiation, NORM, Lead, Silica, and Asbestos.
- Conducts field IH monitoring for chemicals, NORM, lighting surveys, and noise.
- Performs field verification for various programs, auditing IH related programs such as silica, asbestos, radiation, and lead.
- Supports emergency response roles which may require the use of SCBA and other appropriate PPE.
- Maintains and improves an effective fence line monitoring program.
- Networks with company representatives to gain information on compliance strategies and alternatives.
- Leads the development and implementation of IH planning for turnaround and outage activities.
- Participates and/or leads site investigations and ensures successful follow-through on assigned action items.
- Provides IH guidance and mentoring to less experienced Health & Safety Department personnel.
- Works closely with on-site medical staff to ensure compliance with medical surveillance requirements.
Requirements
- BS/MS in Industrial Hygiene or related science.
- Minimum of 4 years demonstrated IH experience.
- Knowledge of OSHA regulations, industrial hygiene methodologies, and equipment.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
- Good communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience in the chemical, petrochemical, refining, or industrial environment.
- Radiation Safety Officer certification.
- Working knowledge of Cority IH Data Systems.
- Understanding of occupational health and occupational medicine.
