Certified Industrial Hygienist

Description

• Conducts investigations of working conditions in places of employment for the prevention of occupational disease and industrial health hazards, with specific reference to toxins, noise, or harmful physical agents.
• Consults with management, engineers, and other agencies regarding industrial health problems and solutions.
• Collects samples of dust, gases, vapors, and other potentially toxic materials for analysis.
• Trains new staff members
• Inspects and evaluates work operations and processes to determine potential contaminate emission sources or related health hazards associated with workplace conditions.
• Conducts complex investigations and on-site analysis to recognize, eliminate, and control occupational health hazards and diseases.
• Examines, for approval, plans and specifications of proposed contaminant and physical agent control. Maintains records and prepares reports and correspondence.
• Measures airborne concentrations of dust, gases and mists using air sampling tools and collections devices. Collects samples of work materials to detect and evaluate occupant exposure to toxic substances.
• Interprets rules and regulations to officials of industry and others.
• Determines effectiveness of engineering control methods and makes recommendations regarding location, design, structure, operations, and maintenance of contaminant and physical agent control systems.
• Supports the organization's quality program(s).
• Investigates adequacy of ventilation, exhaust equipment, lighting, and other conditions that may affect occupant health, comfort, or efficiency.

Requirements

• Computer keyboarding
• Skilled in organization and interpretation of field data and in identifying necessary corrections
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to create and complete comprehensive, accurate and constructive written reports
• Knowledge of the principles of industrial hygiene and workplace hazards
• Knowledge of state and federal statutes concerning industrial hygiene and air pollution
• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs.
• Must be able to work outdoors in hot and/or cold weather conditions.
• Ability to set priorities
• Must be able to stand and/or walk for long periods of time.
• Strong organizational skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of scientific methods used in health hazard control
• Have the ability to climb, crawl, stoop, kneel, reaching/working overhead
• PC literate, including Microsoft Office products
• Analytical and interpretive skills
• Ability to meet or exceed Performance Competencies
• Must have continual use of manual dexterity
• Ability to organize, assign and coordinate the work of others
• Must be able to kneel, squat or bend.
• Ability to work in a team environment

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance