Specialist II, Industrial Hygiene
About The Position
LG Energy Solution Arizona, Inc. is seeking an Industrial Hygiene Specialist to support health, safety, and environmental programs in the battery manufacturing and recycling industry. The role identifies, evaluates, and controls workplace hazards associated with chemical exposures, particulate matter, and industrial processes, including those related to lithium-ion and lead-acid battery production. It contributes to regulatory compliance, worker health protection, and a strong safety culture. The position works across office, laboratory, and manufacturing-floor settings and may involve PPE use and occasional travel to manufacturing sites or partner facilities. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented and data-driven, understands chemical hazards and exposure pathways, works independently and collaboratively, and is committed to continuous improvement and worker safety.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Hygiene, Occupational Health, Environmental Health, or a related field.
- At least 3 years of experience in industrial hygiene or occupational health.
- Familiarity with OSHA regulations, ACGIH guidelines, and exposure assessment methodologies.
- Experience with industrial hygiene instrumentation such as air sampling pumps, gas detectors, and noise dosimeters.
- Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in manufacturing, chemical processing, or battery-related industries.
- Knowledge of lithium-ion or lead-acid battery processes.
- CIH (Certified Industrial Hygienist) certification, or progress toward certification.
Responsibilities
- Identify potential hazards involving metals such as lithium, cobalt, nickel, and lead, as well as solvents and electrolyte chemicals.
- Develop and implement exposure-control strategies using engineering controls, administrative controls, and personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Interpret and apply occupational exposure limits (OELs) and ensure compliance with OSHA and other applicable regulations.
- Support hazard communication programs, including Safety Data Sheet (SDS) management and chemical labeling.
- Lead investigations of incidents involving chemical exposure or occupational illness and recommend corrective actions.
- Collaborate with EHS, engineering, and operations teams to incorporate health and safety into process design and scale-up.
- Provide technical leadership in exposure assessment, regulatory compliance, and ergonomic risk analyses.
- Maintain accurate records of monitoring data, reports, and compliance documentation.
- Train employees on industrial hygiene risks, safe work practices, and PPE use.
- Stay current with emerging risks and regulatory developments in battery technologies and materials.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
