Advanced Industrial Hygienist

Founded in 1920, Eastman is a global specialty materials company that produces a broad range of products found in items people use every day. With the purpose of enhancing the quality of life in a material way, Eastman works with customers to deliver innovative products and solutions while maintaining a commitment to safety and sustainability.

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
• Perform 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

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Industrial Hygiene or related technical discipline highly preferred
• Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) certification preferred but not required
• 3+ years of related industrial hygiene 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

Eastman will not accept applicants who require visa sponsorship.