Industrial Hygienist

Eastman•Kingsport, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Eastman’s Tennessee Operations site (TNO) is seeking a dedicated Industrial Hygienist to ensure our employees' occupational health and safety. The Industrial Hygienist is responsible for implementing and maintaining policies and programs to mitigate health-related risks. The IH will ensure employee awareness of occupational health risks, lead and perform exposure monitoring, and assist with implementing programs, policies, and procedures to reduce employees’ exposure to physical, chemical, biological, and ergonomic stress factors.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required; Industrial Hygiene or related technical discipline highly preferred
3+ years of related work experience required
Valid driver’s license required
Proficient knowledge of OSHA requirements
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Excellent computer skills
Proficient organizational and time management skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize tasks
Critical reasoning with the ability to evaluate the effectiveness of safety systems
Good analytical thinking and problem-solving skills to make critical decisions on safe practices and use of correct personal protective equipment for site employees
Complex decision-making with the ability to make safe decisions in a fast-paced environment
Independent judgement with the ability to work independently to assess situations and formulate plans
Ability to wear personal protective equipment (PPE)
Ability to climb ladders and stand for periods of time
Must understand and follow all applicable safety requirements and expectations

Nice To Haves

Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) certification preferred but not required

Responsibilities

Manage programs related to the anticipation, evaluation and control of exposures to chemicals and physical agents in the work environment
Write technical reports and provide recommendations as necessary
Maintain site records in site IH database for exposure assessments and ergonomic evaluations
Evaluate PPE needs for assigned Divisions
Ergonomic evaluations for office and industrial settings
Conduct periodic noise monitoring to include area and dosimetry
Perform New Chemical Reviews for health concerns
Review and update IH written programs and policies
Create and execute studies to monitor and assess employees’ exposure to health risks; measure effectiveness of occupational health programs, policies and procedures
Evaluate the impact of emerging regulations to company operations
Qualitatively assess exposure potential for physical and chemical health hazards
Conduct indoor air quality assessments
Implement and assess Industrial Hygiene programs that provide consistent approaches to risk reduction and compliance