Industrial Hygienist

Job Description

Job Description

· Develop and manage annual Industrial Hygiene (IH) plans for the site.

· Perform IH activities including, but not limited to, identification, assessment and control of potential chemical, physical and biological stressors in the workplace.

· Manage exposure assessment data, including qualitative and quantitative exposure assessment documentation.

· Ensure that occupational health practices and regulatory requirements are recognized, reviewed, and implemented.

· Participate in emerging issues identification, analysis, and resolution.

· Participate as a core member of the site ESSH team in any other capacity necessary to maintain and improve ESSH programs, policies, systems and initiatives for the site or company.

Ø KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

· Own, administer, and maintain all applicable IH policies and procedures to ensure successful implementation of regulatory, company and industry standards.

· Administer the Exposure Assessment process, including qualitative/quantitative IH assessments, short and long-term IH initiatives in alignment with company directives and selection of proper control solutions to reduce occupational health risks.

· Serve as the focal point for the management of the applicable IH programs to drive integration and improvements across the facility down to the unit and department level.

· Conduct compliance audits and program assessments and develop action plans to close identified gaps.

· Provide expertise and assistance to work groups in developing and implementing compliance systems, programs, policies, and procedures to ensure occupational exposures are adequately controlled and/or eliminated.

· Review current and proposed projects to ensure IH concerns are identified, and steps defined and addressed.

· Facilitate the approval and onboarding of new chemicals to the site with support of product stewardship.

· Complete required regulatory and corporate reports (e.g., SARA 312, CWC, TSCA)

· Provide exposure monitoring support during emergencies, such as releases, fires, or spills.

· Function as Radiation Safety Officer with required state licensing

· Work with onsite medical staff to maintain medical surveillance programs based on SEG requirements.

· Secure legal advice under necessary circumstances and act on legal advice as appropriate

· Perform field inspections to provide advice and oversight of safe work practices.

· Act as a liaison between the facility and outside regulatory agencies.

Ø REPORTS TO

· Safety/Health Manager

QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS

v REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

§ Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Hygiene, Occupational Health, Public Health, or a closely related science/engineering field

§ Minimum of 7 years of experience in organic chemical industry, oil refining, industrial manufacturing and/or heavy construction environment

§ Demonstrated commitment to safety and health practices and standards.

§ General safety program management with strong knowledge and understanding of OSHA and other industry related safety regulations required.

§ Certification, training and/or working knowledge of the following: OSHA 10/30, HAZWOPER, radiation safety.

§ Willing and able to obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC)

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