Industrial Hygienist

Job Summary

In this role, you will establish industrial hygiene processes and programs on large or complex projects or facilities, using judgment, experience, and science to reduce the potential for adverse impacts.

You will conduct research and assessments, analyze data, track performance and trends, and provide input on bid decisions.

Your methods of controlling potential health hazards will keep employees working safely.

Under limited supervision, the Industrial Hygienist III is responsible for implementing and administering project industrial hygiene programs affecting employee, public safety and occupational health.

• Serves as a resource for line management to administer a proactive prevention program for occupational accidents and illnesses;
• under limited supervision performs moderately complex technical work in a wide range of industrial hygiene disciplines to achieve compliance with ES&H standards along with federal and state regulatory requirements;
• exhibits knowledge and applies advanced concepts, practices and procedures of industrial hygiene; develops, implements and maintains industrial hygiene programs, systems and procedures;
• monitors and prevents hazards and diseases that could be found in the work area; investigates accidents, injuries, and complaints concerning hazards in the workplace;
• recommends improvements in processes, design, procedures and operating equipment to minimize hazards; develops and conducts employee training, emergency preparedness and assures the quality of programs;

provides regulatory interpretation and technical advice; may provide guidance for a team of ES&H specialists and / or support personnel.#LI-EH1

Major Responsibilities :

• Assists execution of the Industrial Hygiene (IH) component of an ESH Program inclusive of technical and administrative aspects.
• Helps prepare and implement Safety and Health Management Plan, associated plans and procedures, and training program.
• Provides input to Engineering, Construction, Procurement, Subcontracts, Commissioning, and other groups to assure that IH requirements are integrated within project planning and execution.
• Interprets IH requirements and provides comprehensive assistance on plan preparation, risk assessment, and ESH program execution.
• Researches moderately complex issues and regulatory requirements and prepares documentation and reports.
• Provides support and guidance for IH studies, risk assessments, and program reviews and audits.
• Participates in emergency response and incident investigation and resolution.
• Participates in meetings with customers, team members, subcontractors, and other stakeholders.
• Conducts ESH inspections and IH monitoring and sampling to identify hazards and risks, evaluate controls and corrective actions, and assess compliance with contract, regulatory, project, and Bechtel requirements.
• Develops ESH communications and training materials using diverse methods and media and gives training.
• Support the Waste Treatment Plant Nuclear Safety Quality Culture by emphasizing the values of safety and quality in the performance of work in order to protect self, others, and the environment.
• This job description is not intended to include every duty, task or instruction for which an employee is responsible. Other tasks may be assigned, based on business needs and the department supervisor’s request.
• Provides technical assistance to office and field operations to ensure compliance with applicable international, Federal, State, and / or Company health and safety regulations.
• Conducts compliance evaluations of equipment, structures, and work in progress to ensure that regulatory environmental, safety and health standards of the Company and all applicable codes are followed.
• Recommends facilities and technological specifications to carry out programs that fulfill the organization's overall objectives.
• Prepares and reviews technical reports, correspondence and program compliance documents.
• Establishes and maintains permits as required.
• Meets applicable regulatory codes and standards where required.
• Develops and implements IH programs including IH processes, procedures and / or specifications.
• Develops IH training programs and conducts IH training meetings as necessary.
• Performs statistical analysis of IH data.
• Trains and assists subordinate industrial hygienists in sampling and assessment methodologies.
• Conducts and assists projects with sampling, monitoring, data interpretation and occupational health surveys to ensure compliance with established programs.

Education and Experience Requirements :

Requires a Bachelor’s degree (or international equivalent) related to industrial hygiene and 5-8 years of relevant experience or 9-12 years of relevant work experience

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

• Industrial Hygienists III are expected to pursue and / or complete an ABIH Certification in Industrial Hygiene (CIH).
• Experience in a nuclear, heavy construction, chemical processing or petroleum refining environment.
• Experience in developing Industrial Hygiene programs and procedures.

Total Rewards / Benefits :

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