Industrial Hygiene Specialist - Safety & Health

Formosa Plastics•Point Comfort, TX

About The Position

The Industrial Hygiene Specialist oversees the implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the facility’s Industrial Hygiene program to ensure compliance with applicable state, federal, and corporate regulations, policies, and procedures. The role conducts industrial hygiene evaluations, exposure monitoring, and surveys to identify and assess workplace health hazards and determine appropriate controls. The specialist carries out assigned industrial hygiene activities using established EHS work processes, standards, and procedures, and contributes to industrial hygiene programs, procedures, and training. The position coordinates with Maintenance personnel and operating units on hazard assessments, exposure monitoring, PPE selection, safe work practices, and application of site procedures. It also supports site safety, environmental compliance, and the Total Housekeeping Management program.

Requirements

Depending on education, 6–10 years of Industrial Hygiene and/or Safety-related experience, or 6–10 years of petrochemical process operations or maintenance experience with daily responsibilities implementing or enforcing health and safety compliance procedures and initiatives.
High school diploma or equivalent with a minimum of 10 years of direct job-related experience, or an associate degree with 8 years of direct job-related experience.
Technical skills relevant to industrial hygiene, including workplace hazard recognition and exposure monitoring.
Computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and applicable company programs.
Ability to use, care for, and perform basic troubleshooting of industrial hygiene sampling and detection equipment.
Ability to take ownership of assigned tasks and responsibilities and follow them through to completion.
Working knowledge of site Health and Safety procedures and the ability to follow and apply them.
Valid state-issued Driver’s License.
Complete required training in company policies and procedures after hire.
Current employees must meet technical and safety training requirements for their current position, as specified in the Master Training Plan.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree with 6 years of direct job-related experience.
Radiation Safety Officer Certification.
TCEQ Certified Class A License Potable Water Operator.
CIH accreditation or working toward CIH accreditation.

Responsibilities

Implement assigned, task-level Industrial Hygiene activities using established EHS work processes, standards, and procedures.
Contribute to implementation and maintenance of Industrial Hygiene programs, procedures, and training.
Conduct qualitative and quantitative exposure assessments, identify potential occupational health hazards, document findings, and recommend appropriate controls.
Review and incorporate applicable regulatory and program changes.
Follow applicable laws, regulations, and company safety, health, and security programs; report incidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions; and participate in investigations and corrective actions as assigned.
Follow site environmental procedures, report potential releases or non-conformances, and participate in assigned environmental and housekeeping initiatives.
Coordinate day-to-day Industrial Hygiene activities with Maintenance personnel, including hazard assessments, exposure monitoring, PPE selection, and interpretation of applicable procedures.
Communicate identified concerns to appropriate personnel and recommend follow-up actions.
Oversee day-to-day Industrial Hygiene activities within operating units, including task hazard assessments, exposure monitoring, evaluation of safe work practices, and application of site procedures.
Communicate potential health hazards and support implementation of recommended controls.
Support the Total Housekeeping Management program by promoting a clean, orderly, and safe work environment and following site housekeeping requirements, including Nothing Touch Ground and No Visual Pollution initiatives.