Industrial Hygienist Safety Specialist II

University of Texas at Austin•Austin, TX

3d•$60,000•Onsite

About The Position

Environmental Health and Safety Services works to provide healthy and safe campus operations, protect students, faculty, staff, and visitors, and safeguard the environment. The Industrial Hygienist Safety Specialist II helps ensure a safe work environment at UT Austin by anticipating, recognizing, and evaluating health and physical hazards associated with university operations; assisting with hazard controls; interpreting and implementing regulations, policies, and procedures; and providing professional guidance to strengthen the university’s safety culture. The role conducts industrial hygiene and indoor air quality evaluations, prepares reports and recommendations, performs general safety inspections and incident investigations, and carries out ergonomic assessments. The position also requires participation in an after-hours on-call rotation, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed, and driving University vehicles. The regular schedule is 40 hours per week, eight hours per day, Monday through Friday, with additional work as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety & Health, Industrial Hygiene, or a related field, and at least two years of experience in Industrial Hygiene and Safety; alternatively, a master's degree meets the stated education/experience qualification.
Understanding of mold and indoor air quality.
Working experience with accuracy and attention to detail, basic algebra and unit conversion, effective communication, initiative, interpersonal relationships, critical thinking, problem solving, decision making, and service excellence.
Class C Driver License.
Selected applicant must provide a current three-year driving record from their state of residence.
Applicants who are not Texas residents must obtain a Texas Driver License within 30 days after entering Texas as a new resident.
Must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without sponsorship.
Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Occupational Safety & Health, Industrial Hygiene, or a related field.
Five or more years of experience working in a directly related field.
Experience working in a university Environmental Health and Safety department.
Texas Mold Assessment Technician license and experience performing mold assessments.

Responsibilities

Conduct industrial hygiene assessments by identifying exposure groups, evaluating occupational hazards, performing exposure and risk assessments, and recommending engineering, administrative, and personal protective equipment controls.
Assess noise, ventilation, lighting, respiratory protection, and other workplace health hazards.
Write reports describing findings and recommendations from industrial hygiene and indoor air quality studies in a clear and useful manner for customers, coworkers, and supervisors.
Respond to indoor air quality study requests using direct-reading instruments and other sampling methods to evaluate airborne contaminants and comfort parameters, including carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, volatile organic compounds, particulates, temperature, and relative humidity.
Perform general safety inspections, incident response, and investigations.
Conduct ADA ergonomic assessments and maintain tracking systems for accurate records and performance metrics.
Develop and administer pre- and post-assessment surveys to measure the effectiveness of recommendations and guide equipment selection.
Research, evaluate, and recommend ergonomic solutions and workplace modifications to improve employee comfort, productivity, and injury prevention.
Research and interpret industrial hygiene rules, regulations, standards, and best practices, including OSHA, NIOSH, ACGIH, and EPA guidance.
Contribute as a team member, demonstrate leadership, respect other employees, provide exceptional customer service, and conduct work safely.
Participate in an after-hours on-call rotation, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
Drive University vehicles and maintain an acceptable driver rating under the referenced University policy.

Benefits

Competitive health benefits, with employee premiums covered at 100% and family premiums at 50%.
Voluntary vision, dental, life, and disability insurance options.
Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays.
Teacher Retirement System of Texas defined-benefit retirement plan with employer matching funds.
Additional voluntary retirement programs, including Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and Deferred Compensation 457(b).
Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses.
Free training access through LinkedIn Learning and professional conference opportunities.
Tuition assistance.
Employee discount program, including athletic tickets.
Free access to UT Austin libraries and museums with a staff ID card.
Free rides on UT shuttle and Austin CapMetro buses with a staff ID card.