Industrial Hygienist

Responsibilities

• Serve as the site’s subject matter expert for the industrial hygiene program.
• Serve as the site’s subject matter expert for the ergonomic program.
• Conduct on-site reviews of work processes and layouts to identify ergonomic stressors, develop common sense solutions, and follow through on implementation of solutions.
• Develop and implement solutions that resolve industrial hygiene and ergonomic risks.
• Lead root cause investigations into significant events within the field of expertise.
• Develop, implement, and improve upon industrial hygiene programs, including but not limited to: Industrial and office ergonomics, Respiratory protection, Chemical hygiene, Exposure control planning.
• Develop and maintain compliance with all applicable regulations and/or guidelines established by OSHA, NIOSH, ACGIH, and other applicable regulatory agencies.
• Collaborate with EHS team members to complete job hazard assessments and provide subject matter expertise consultative support for industrial hygiene and ergonomic hazards.
• Conduct on-site reviews of industrial hygiene processes with a focus on hazard identification and control.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 3+ years of professional experience in the field of industrial hygiene with an emphasis on ergonomics.
• Preferred: Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH).
• Preferred: Certified Professional Ergonomist (CPE).
• Extensive knowledge of both industrial hygiene and ergonomic job functions highly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to research and apply engineering solutions to industrial hygiene and ergonomic risks.
• Experience interpreting, applying and documenting federal, state and local safety and health regulations.
• Experience in the space launch industry including manufacturing, test, and launch.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook).
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Additional Requirements

• This is not a remote or hybrid position and will require relocation if not already local to the Brownsville, TX area.
• Position occasionally requires the ability to work extended hours and weekends when needed.

ITAR Requirements

• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C.1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C.1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.