Industrial Hygienist

Sentry Insurance • Minneapolis, MN

6h • Hybrid

About The Position

Sentry is seeking an experienced, self-motivated, technical, and results-driven individual to fill a highly skilled position in our National Accounts – Industrial Hygiene Services Division. This position can be filled as an Industrial Hygienist or Industrial Hygienist Senior based on the selected candidate’s related skills and experience. As an Industrial Hygienist, you will work with Corporate Risk Management, Safety Management, and Plant/Facility Management contacts as well as brokerage firms to complete Industrial Hygiene Services for our casualty line of business, primarily for our National Account customers. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in the Safety Sciences area (e.g., Industrial Hygiene, Analytical Chemistry, or a related science and/or engineering field) and at least 2 years of related work experience. A Master's degree in industrial hygiene or occupational and environmental health is preferred. Certification by the American Board of Industrial Hygiene (CIH) is preferred, or a willingness to achieve the CIH Designation within 3-5 years. Demonstrated competency in field consultation and familiarity with current industrial hygiene technology, leadership skills, a proactive attitude, and proficient technical writing and communication skills are essential. An acceptable motor vehicle record and the ability to perform extensive travel (50%-75%) are required. This position can be located preferably in Minneapolis, MN, with secondary locations in Des Moines, IA. Travel responsibilities will include the upper Midwest.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent within the Safety Sciences area (i.e., Industrial Hygiene, Analytical Chemistry, or a related science and/or engineering field).
• 2+ years of related work experience.
• Demonstrated competency in field consultation and familiarity with current industrial hygiene technology.
• Leadership skills, proactive attitude, proficient technical writing and communication skills.
• An acceptable motor vehicle record and ability to perform extensive travel is required (50% - 75% travel).

Nice To Haves

• M.S. Degree in industrial hygiene, or occupational and environmental health preferred.
• Certification by the American Board of Industrial Hygiene in the comprehensive practice or other specialty aspect of industrial hygiene is preferred or a willingness to achieve the CIH Designation in 3 – 5 years.

Responsibilities

• Act as a Team Leader and conduct industrial hygiene field consultation service (noise, air quality, IAQ, etc.) for National Accounts customers.
• Provide industrial hygiene services for commercial lines customers, underwriting, and fee service customers at the request of IH or Safety Services management.
• Anticipate, recognize, and evaluate potential health hazards, and assist customers by recommending proper controls according to ACGIH and OSHA guidelines.
• Review, assist with development and/or coordinate specific risk improvement or regulatory mandated programs.
• Coordinate the implementation of these programs with the customer and the safety services consultant.
• Provide technical expertise for the development of industrial hygiene-related technical bulletins or information sheets.
• Provide training for customers, safety services consultants, or Sentry Insurance employees in industrial hygiene-related areas.
• Assist sales and underwriting by providing information about prospective customers’ processes and potential exposures on conditions that may lead to occupational disease as directed by Industrial Hygiene Management.
• Assist Sentry Insurance claims department with review or evaluation of occupational disease claims that may have arisen from specific process or workplace exposures.
• Maintain and calibrate field equipment on a scheduled basis.
• Ensure that field work is done in a timely and professional manner.

Benefits

• Company car with gas card and permitted personal use
• 401(K) plan with a dollar-for-dollar match on your first eight percent, plus immediate vesting
• Tuition Reimbursement program
• Generous Paid-Time Off plan
• Volunteer-Time off
• Group Medical, Dental, Vision, Life insurance
• Parental leave
• Health and Wellness benefits
• Well-being and Employee Assistance programs
• Sentry Foundation gift matching program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level