What are the responsibilities and job description for the Industrial Hygienist position at Channel Personnel Services?
· 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)
v DESIRED CERTIFICATION
§ Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH)
v REQUIRED SKILLS
§ Basic knowledge of occupational stressors to include (heat stress, chemicals, radiation, ergonomics, noise, biological hazards, etc.)
§ Chemical sampling knowledge and techniques
§ Familiarity with Industrial Hygiene instrumentation and monitoring equipment
§ Proactive leadership and team-building skills with the ability to work effectively at all levels of the organization, including contractors.
§ Knowledge of OSHA occupational health regulations, ANSI standards, NIOSH standards, ACGIH standards, etc.
§ Working knowledge of incident investigation and analysis tools (Cause Mapping, 5-Why’s, FMEA, etc.)
§ Solid interpersonal, influential, coaching, facilitation and organizational skills with excellent verbal and written communication capabilities
§ Ability and willingness to effectively lead change, influence others and gain commitment to new ways of performing work with all levels in the organization.
§ Must be self-motivated, well organized, and able to manage multiple initiatives to successful completion.
§ Strong computer skills are required, including sound proficiency with MS Office products.
