Environmental Industrial Hygiene Tech

Vallen Distribution Inc.•Magna, UT

About The Position

Vallen is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Environmental Health and Safety Technician with a strong focus on industrial hygiene. The role supports a safe and compliant work environment by conducting inspections, analyzing workplace conditions, and assisting with health and safety programs. The Technician completes sampling surveys assigned by the area Industrial Hygiene Advisor, collects samples using applicable NIOSH, OSHA, or ISO methods or accepted industrial hygiene practices, and documents sampling conditions and employee work activities. The role also supports the calibration, maintenance, troubleshooting, and recordkeeping of industrial hygiene and gas-monitoring equipment; coordinates sample submissions to internal or third-party laboratories; and enters sampling information and related documents into the Cority Industrial Hygiene Data Management System. The Technician communicates primarily with the responsible site Industrial Hygiene Advisor and may assist with investigations of sampling exceedances and assessment of PPE protection. Work conditions vary and may include indoor and outdoor service work, hazardous plant environments, and cold or hot weather during day or night operations. The role requires physical activities such as lifting, climbing, walking, standing, bending, and stooping. Reasonable accommodations may be evaluated and implemented to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Requirements

Experience in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science, or a related field.
Basic understanding of industrial hygiene field sampling and equipment calibration.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
Proficiency in safety management software and Microsoft Office Suite.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Ability to work in hazardous environments using required safety precautions and appropriate equipment.
Ability to work in cold or hot weather during day or night operations.
Ability to lift items weighing up to 55 pounds occasionally.
Ability to climb stairwells up to 15 levels high and ascend or descend step, extension, or cage ladders up to 24 feet high.
Ability to walk at a normal pace for up to 15 continuous minutes and stand for 8–10 hours.
Ability to bend, climb, and stoop as needed to access equipment for repair and service.
Pass all test requirements to be approved to work offshore, if applicable.

Responsibilities

Complete sampling surveys as assigned by the area Industrial Hygiene Advisor, according to survey scope and deadlines.
Collect samples in accordance with relevant NIOSH, OSHA, or ISO analytical methods or generally accepted industrial hygiene practices and guidelines.
Observe employees during sampling to verify that sample conditions and work activities are valid; collect accurate work logs when direct observation is not possible.
Review instrument data logs when necessary to identify performance issues that may require a sample to be voided.
Document required daily instrument calibrations and ensure annual equipment calibrations are completed on schedule.
Obtain and maintain factory calibration certificates in Cority against the appropriate equipment records.
Identify instruments or sampling components with calibration drift and arrange factory repair or calibration as needed.
Support troubleshooting and exchange of real-time gas detectors provided under the Industrial Scientific service contract.
Submit applicable samples to the Central Laboratory or an accredited third-party laboratory as directed by the responsible Industrial Hygiene Advisor.
Provide field and office support for confined-space monitoring equipment, including calibration, gas replacement, and docking stations where necessary.
Provide field and office support for personal gas detection monitors, calibration gases, and docking stations where necessary.
Enter and manage sample-related information in Cority accurately and promptly.
Scan and upload Field Sampling Data Cards, Work Logs, Noise Dosimetry Reports, Certificates of Analysis, and other sample-related documents into Cority.
Communicate with the responsible site Industrial Hygiene Advisor as the primary point of contact.
Review sampling data upon receipt to determine whether PPE worn during sampling was protective.
Assist with investigations of sampling exceedances to understand sampling conditions and determine whether the measured exceedance was within the protective range of the PPE worn.
Document sample-related information on provided Field Sampling Data Cards and maintain NIST-traceable factory calibration certificates.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance, with coverage options for individuals, spouses, children, and families.
401(k) with a discretionary company match of $0.50 per $1.00 contributed, up to 6% of pay (U.S. positions only).
Employer-paid basic life insurance for employees, spouses, and dependents.
Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability benefits and parental leave, plus leave required by applicable laws.
Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
Paid vacation and sick time, with amounts based on seniority.
Eight scheduled paid holidays and two floating holidays.
Employee Assistance Program.
Employee Resource Groups for networking and team building.
Tuition reimbursement program.
Employee referral program.
Safety shoe and safety glasses reimbursement, based on position.
Employee discounts through BenefitHub.
Advancement opportunities.