Industrial Hygienist, Senior - Hybrid - Georgia Market

Responsible for the design, implementation and ongoing management of the industrial hygiene program across the Advocate Health enterprise.

Manages the process for the identification, evaluation and control measures targeting occupational health hazards.

Responsible for overall exposure assessments for chemical, physical, biological and ergonomic stressors within the work environment. This role possesses an extensive understanding of industrial hygiene principles, relevant regulations (OSHA, EPA, NFPA, etc.) and best practices for hazard recognition and mitigation. Manages and directs a team of certified industrial hygienists conducting exposure monitoring, hazard identification, emergency hazardous materials response and regulatory loss control activities across the enterprise.

Major Responsibilities:

Supervise or monitor projects relating to environmental exposures to multiple chemical and physical hazards to ensure that work is executed safely, on time and in accordance with company policies, procedures and established standards

Oversee the maintenance and required communication of exposure records.

Analyze data and provide recommendations for corrective actions to address identified hazards.

Prepare reports and recommendations for leadership regarding trends, risks, and continuous improvement opportunities.

Monitor and assess workplace hazards, recommend appropriate control measures and track action items.

Perform onsite investigations for indoor air quality complaints across the enterprise.

Perform risk assessments for various chemical, physical or biological hazards and processes and make recommendations to improve teammate safety and compliance with federal and state regulations.

Provide industrial hygiene expertise and assistance to departments, projects and contractors.

Recommend and review all industrial hygiene-related virtual and in-person training as needed.

Ensure acquisition, maintenance and proper utilization of industrial hygiene equipment such as noise dosimeters, indoor air quality analyzers, moisture meters, heat stress equipment, etc.

Review industrial hygiene equipment needs for all markets.

Serve as Advocate Health representative to outside regulatory and compliance agencies as needed.

Regularly review and update industrial hygiene policies and procedures to ensure compliance with changing regulations

Designs and directs the work of the team(s). Selects, coaches, and develops?team(s).?Sets?clear expectations to inspire and motivate the team. Manages performance by recognizing achievement, providing feedback, and administering progressive discipline when necessary.

May develop and/or recommend?operating and?capital budgets and controls expenditures within approved budget?objectives.

Responsible for understanding and adhering to the organization's Code of Ethical Conduct and for ensuring that people actions, and the actions of employees supervised,?comply with?the policies, regulations, and laws applicable to the organization's business.

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:

None

Education Required:

Master’s Degree in Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Health & Safety, Occupational Health and Safety, Chemistry, or a related scientific field

Experience Required:

Minimum 3 years of experience in industrial hygiene or occupational health and safety.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

Advanced knowledge of OSHA regulations.

Advanced knowledge of exposure limits for various chemicals.

Experience working with industrial hygiene monitoring equipment and sampling methodology

Advanced knowledge of MS Office

Preferred Job Requirements

Preferred Certification/License/Registration

Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) strongly preferred

Preferred Education

Master’s degree in industrial Hygiene or Occupational Safety is preferred

Preferred Experience

Equipment knowledge

Familiarity with NFPA 70E

Experience working with regulatory agencies

Auditing energized electrical work

Preferred Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Experience working in a healthcare setting.

Experience communicating and working with OSHA and Joint Commission.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

Travel on an as need basis to Advocate Facilities across the organization for on-site visits, sampling and training is required.

Position may require up to 50% travel locally within market.

May be exposed to road and weather hazards.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.