Industrial Hygienist, Senior

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation • Charlotte, GA

2h • $55 - $82 • Hybrid

About The Position

Supervise or monitor projects relating to environmental exposures to multiple chemical and physical hazards to ensure that work is executed safely, on time and in accordance with company policies, procedures and established standards Oversee the maintenance and required communication of exposure records. Analyze data and provide recommendations for corrective actions to address identified hazards. Prepare reports and recommendations for leadership regarding trends, risks, and continuous improvement opportunities. Monitor and assess workplace hazards, recommend appropriate control measures and track action items. Perform onsite investigations for indoor air quality complaints across the enterprise. Perform risk assessments for various chemical, physical or biological hazards and processes and make recommendations to improve teammate safety and compliance with federal and state regulations. Provide industrial hygiene expertise and assistance to departments, projects and contractors. Recommend and review all industrial hygiene-related virtual and in-person training as needed. Ensure acquisition, maintenance and proper utilization of industrial hygiene equipment such as: noise dosimeters, indoor air quality analyzers, moisture meters, heat stress equipment, etc. Review industrial hygiene equipment needs for all markets. Serve as Advocate Health representative to outside regulatory and compliance agencies as needed. Regularly review and update industrial hygiene policies and procedures to ensure compliance with changing regulations Fulfill all HR responsibilities including interviewing, selecting, developing and managing a team of certified industrial hygienists located in multiple states and markets. Designs and directs the work of the team(s). Selects, coaches, and develops team(s). Sets clear expectations to inspire and motivate the team. Manages performance by recognizing achievement, providing feedback, and administering progressive discipline when necessary. May develop and/or recommend operating and capital budgets and controls expenditures within approved budget objectives. Responsible for understanding and adhering to the organization's Code of Ethical Conduct and for ensuring that people actions, and the actions of employees supervised, comply with the policies, regulations, and laws applicable to the organization's business.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Health & Safety, Occupational Health and Safety, Chemistry, or a related scientific field
• Minimum 3 years of experience in industrial hygiene or occupational health and safety.
• Advanced knowledge of OSHA regulations.
• Advanced knowledge of exposure limits for various chemicals.
• Experience working with industrial hygiene monitoring equipment and sampling methodology
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office
• Experience managing direct reports.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH)
• Master’s degree in Industrial Hygiene or Occupational Safety is preferred
• Equipment knowledge
• Familiarity with NFPA 70E
• Experience working with regulatory agencies
• Auditing energized electrical work
• Experience working in a healthcare setting.
• Experience communicating and working with OSHA and Joint Commission.

Responsibilities

• Supervise or monitor projects relating to environmental exposures to multiple chemical and physical hazards to ensure that work is executed safely, on time and in accordance with company policies, procedures and established standards
• Oversee the maintenance and required communication of exposure records.
• Analyze data and provide recommendations for corrective actions to address identified hazards.
• Prepare reports and recommendations for leadership regarding trends, risks, and continuous improvement opportunities.
• Monitor and assess workplace hazards, recommend appropriate control measures and track action items.
• Perform onsite investigations for indoor air quality complaints across the enterprise.
• Perform risk assessments for various chemical, physical or biological hazards and processes and make recommendations to improve teammate safety and compliance with federal and state regulations.
• Provide industrial hygiene expertise and assistance to departments, projects and contractors.
• Recommend and review all industrial hygiene-related virtual and in-person training as needed.
• Ensure acquisition, maintenance and proper utilization of industrial hygiene equipment such as: noise dosimeters, indoor air quality analyzers, moisture meters, heat stress equipment, etc.
• Review industrial hygiene equipment needs for all markets.
• Serve as Advocate Health representative to outside regulatory and compliance agencies as needed.
• Regularly review and update industrial hygiene policies and procedures to ensure compliance with changing regulations
• Fulfill all HR responsibilities including interviewing, selecting, developing and managing a team of certified industrial hygienists located in multiple states and markets.
• Designs and directs the work of the team(s).
• Selects, coaches, and develops team(s). Sets clear expectations to inspire and motivate the team.
• Manages performance by recognizing achievement, providing feedback, and administering progressive discipline when necessary.
• May develop and/or recommend operating and capital budgets and controls expenditures within approved budget objectives.
• Responsible for understanding and adhering to the organization's Code of Ethical Conduct and for ensuring that people actions, and the actions of employees supervised, comply with the policies, regulations, and laws applicable to the organization's business.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees