Industrial Hygienist

Southern Company • Atlanta, GA

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

JOB DESCRIPTION The Industrial Hygienist position is responsible for recognizing and evaluating potential occupational health hazards, for recommending and developing control measures that are designed to eliminate or mitigate potential for occupational illness, and to comply with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) rules and regulations. Work Location, Schedule, and Travel Requirements Position will be based in Atlanta, Georgia but will involve statewide travel This position will require a mix of both office and field work. Must be willing to work outside of normal business hours. Hybrid work schedule (both in-office and telecommute); currently four (4) days in-office/in-the-field and one (1) day telecommute (subject to future adjustment). This position will require some travel (day and overnight, up to 50%) and the ability to work successfully in a remote/virtual environment, directly from customer locations, and from GPC HQ as needed. JOB REQUIREMENTS Education Bachelor of Science degree or higher in industrial hygiene, public health, natural, or physical science strongly preferred Master’s Degree is a plus Experience CIH, CHMM, or CSP preferred Must have a minimum of 3 years of experience as an Industrial Hygienist Good working knowledge of industrial hygiene principles and practices Strong presentation skills required Prior experience performing such practices as air sampling, noise measurements, and report writing JOB SUMMARY Provide comprehensive industrial hygiene support across all business units—including corporate offices, Transmission, Distribution, and Generation facilities—to ensure the protection of employee health and compliance with regulatory requirements. Develop, implement, and maintain company-wide industrial hygiene programs addressing chemical, physical, and biological hazards, with emphasis on exposure prevention and control strategies. Conduct and oversee exposure monitoring, risk assessments, and workplace evaluations to identify potential health hazards and recommend effective engineering, administrative, or PPE controls. Interpret and apply federal, state, and local occupational health regulations (e.g., OSHA, EPA, DOE) and ensure company policies and procedures align with current standards and best practices. Serve as a subject matter expert to management, safety professionals, and field personnel, providing technical guidance and consultative support on occupational health issues and compliance strategies. Develop and deliver industrial hygiene training and awareness programs to promote a culture of health and safety throughout the organization. Participate in audits, incident investigations, and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance the company’s overall occupational health performance. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES Good working knowledge of OSHA rules, regulations, policies, and procedures General knowledge of environmental laws and regulations that are inter-related with OSHA rules (SARA, TSCA, RCRA, NESHAPS) Working knowledge of state-of-the-art personal protective equipment and engineering control measures Must be highly motivated, self-driven, and capable of working independently with limited or no supervision. Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively across departments. Must have excellent communication skills, both oral and written. Must be able to communicate with all levels of the organization. Ability to translate technical findings into practical workplace solutions. Demonstrated behaviors that are consistent with Our Values defined as: Safety First, Intentional Inclusion, Act with Integrity, Superior Performance. OTHER REQUIREMENTS Excellent computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Products (Excel, SharePoint, Word, PowerPoint) Research and analytical skills Superior interpersonal skills

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree or higher in industrial hygiene, public health, natural, or physical science strongly preferred
• Must have a minimum of 3 years of experience as an Industrial Hygienist
• Good working knowledge of industrial hygiene principles and practices
• Strong presentation skills required
• Prior experience performing such practices as air sampling, noise measurements, and report writing
• Good working knowledge of OSHA rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
• General knowledge of environmental laws and regulations that are inter-related with OSHA rules (SARA, TSCA, RCRA, NESHAPS)
• Working knowledge of state-of-the-art personal protective equipment and engineering control measures
• Must be highly motivated, self-driven, and capable of working independently with limited or no supervision.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively across departments.
• Must have excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Must be able to communicate with all levels of the organization.
• Ability to translate technical findings into practical workplace solutions.
• Demonstrated behaviors that are consistent with Our Values defined as: Safety First, Intentional Inclusion, Act with Integrity, Superior Performance.
• Excellent computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Products (Excel, SharePoint, Word, PowerPoint)
• Research and analytical skills
• Superior interpersonal skills

Nice To Haves

• Master’s Degree is a plus
• CIH, CHMM, or CSP preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive industrial hygiene support across all business units—including corporate offices, Transmission, Distribution, and Generation facilities—to ensure the protection of employee health and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Develop, implement, and maintain company-wide industrial hygiene programs addressing chemical, physical, and biological hazards, with emphasis on exposure prevention and control strategies.
• Conduct and oversee exposure monitoring, risk assessments, and workplace evaluations to identify potential health hazards and recommend effective engineering, administrative, or PPE controls.
• Interpret and apply federal, state, and local occupational health regulations (e.g., OSHA, EPA, DOE) and ensure company policies and procedures align with current standards and best practices.
• Serve as a subject matter expert to management, safety professionals, and field personnel, providing technical guidance and consultative support on occupational health issues and compliance strategies.
• Develop and deliver industrial hygiene training and awareness programs to promote a culture of health and safety throughout the organization.
• Participate in audits, incident investigations, and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance the company’s overall occupational health performance.

What This Job Offers

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