Senior Occupational Industrial Hygienist — Industrial Hygienist II

MSU Internal Job Postings Details • East Lansing, MI

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About The Position

This senior level position is responsible for supporting workplace health and safety for over 25,000 university employees by managing existing safety programs and using recognized industrial hygiene methods and practices to evaluate and assure workplace safety. Independently works to investigate safety and health concerns, from initial contact through corrective action. Maintains records necessary to demonstrate compliance with applicable Federal, State, and local Health, Safety and Environmental regulations. Conducts training necessary to support university operations.

Requirements

• U.S. bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health and Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or a science-related discipline, or equivalent from a college/university that is accredited by an organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (USDE), Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada (AUCC) or a nationally or regionally authorized agency
• Three to five years related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in industrial hygiene, occupational health/safety biological, and chemical safety; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Proficiency with IH fieldwork, including developing and executing sampling plans for recognized hazards and/or regulatory requirements
• Experience developing and/or updating compliance programs as required by applicable regulation as well as operating existing written programs
• Ability to develop and deliver training meets both regulatory requirements and the needs of the audience
• Knowledge sufficient to serve as a subject matter expert in occupational safety matters, including but not limited to fall protection, lock out tag out, confined space, hazard communication, respiratory protection, among others
• Experience with noise, indoor air quality, respirable crystalline silica, lead, asbestos, heat stress, air contaminants
• Ability to understand, interpret, research, and explain regulations, industry standards, and analytical methods and reports

Nice To Haves

• Applicants should have 7+ years of experience in industrial hygiene and safety management
• Minimum of 7 years in a closely related field is preferred
• Excellent communication skills, in person and in writing, with a diverse range of people, including stakeholders, management, employees, unions, students, and the public
• Certifications such as Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), Certified Safety Professional (CSP), or Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM) preferred, but not required

Responsibilities

• Managing existing safety programs
• Using recognized industrial hygiene methods and practices to evaluate and assure workplace safety
• Independently works to investigate safety and health concerns, from initial contact through corrective action
• Maintains records necessary to demonstrate compliance with applicable Federal, State, and local Health, Safety and Environmental regulations
• Conducts training necessary to support university operations

What This Job Offers

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