Industrial Hygienist

About the Role

As an Industrial Hygienist, you will complete Industrial Hygiene Services for our casualty line of business, primarily for our National Account customers. This position can be filled as an Industrial Hygienist or Industrial Hygienist Senior based on the selected candidate’s related skills and experience. The role is preferably located in Minneapolis, MN, with secondary locations including Des Moines, IA. Travel responsibilities include the upper Midwest, with 50% - 75% travel required.

Responsibilities

• Act as a Team Leader and conduct industrial hygiene field consultation services (noise, air quality, IAQ, etc.) for National Accounts customers.
• Provide industrial hygiene services for commercial lines customers, underwriting, and fee service customers at the request of IH or Safety Services management.
• Anticipate, recognize, and evaluate potential health hazards, and assist customers by recommending proper controls according to ACGIH and OSHA guidelines.
• Review, assist with development, and/or coordinate specific risk improvement or regulatory mandated programs.
• Coordinate the implementation of these programs with the customer and the safety services consultant.
• Provide technical expertise for the development of industrial hygiene-related technical bulletins or information sheets.
• Provide training for customers, safety services consultants, or Sentry Insurance employees in industrial hygiene-related areas.
• Assist sales and underwriting by providing information about prospective customers’ processes and potential exposures that may lead to occupational disease.
• Assist the Sentry Insurance claims department with review or evaluation of occupational disease claims that may have arisen from specific process or workplace exposures.
• Maintain and calibrate field equipment on a scheduled basis.
• Ensure that field work is done in a timely and professional manner.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent within the Safety Sciences area (e.g., Industrial Hygiene, Analytical Chemistry, or a related science and/or engineering field).
• 2+ years of related work experience.
• M.S. Degree in industrial hygiene, or occupational and environmental health preferred.
• Certification by the American Board of Industrial Hygiene in the comprehensive practice or other specialty aspect of industrial hygiene is preferred, or a willingness to achieve the CIH Designation in 3 – 5 years.
• Demonstrated competency in field consultation and familiarity with current industrial hygiene technology.
• Leadership skills, proactive attitude, proficient technical writing, and communication skills.
• An acceptable motor vehicle record and ability to perform extensive travel (50% - 75% travel).

Pay

Based on experience and qualifications, the pay range for this position is:

• Industrial Hygienist: $74,900 - $112,300 annually
• Industrial Hygienist Senior: $99,700 - $149,500 annually

Benefits

• Company car with gas card and permitted personal use
• 401(K) plan with a dollar-for-dollar match on your first eight percent, plus immediate vesting
• Continuing education and career development through Sentry University (SentryU) and tuition reimbursement program
• Generous Paid-Time Off plan, including Volunteer-Time Off
• Group Medical, Dental, Vision, Life insurance, and Parental leave
• Health and Wellness benefits, including well-being and Employee Assistance programs
• Sentry Foundation gift matching program to encourage charitable giving

About Sentry

Sentry is a financially strong mutual insurance company rated A+ by A.M. Best, the industry's leading rating authority. Founded in 1904, we help businesses succeed and protect their futures. Our headquarters is in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, with offices located throughout the United States. We offer a rewarding and challenging work environment with opportunities for ongoing professional development and growth.