Specialist II, Industrial Hygiene
About The Position
LG Energy Solution Arizona, Inc. is seeking an experienced Industrial Hygiene Specialist to support health, safety, and environmental programs in battery manufacturing and recycling. The role identifies, evaluates, and controls workplace hazards associated with chemical exposure, particulate matter, and industrial processes, including those used in lithium-ion and lead-acid battery production. It supports regulatory compliance, protects worker health, and promotes a strong safety culture. The position works across office, laboratory, and manufacturing-floor settings and may involve use of personal protective equipment, including respirators, protective clothing, and hearing protection. Occasional travel to manufacturing sites or partner facilities may be required.
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 is preferred.
- Knowledge of lithium-ion or lead-acid battery processes is strongly preferred.
- Professional certification as a Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), or progress toward certification, is preferred.
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, including engineering controls, administrative controls, and personal protective equipment.
- Interpret and apply occupational exposure limits and ensure compliance with OSHA and other applicable regulations.
- Support hazard communication programs, including Safety Data Sheet management and chemical labeling.
- Lead incident investigations related to chemical exposure or occupational illness and recommend corrective actions.
- Collaborate with EHS, engineering, and operations teams to integrate 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
