Industrial Hygienist, Senior - Hybrid

About the role

This role is responsible for designing, implementing, and managing the industrial hygiene program across Advocate Health enterprises. The incumbent will manage exposure assessments for chemical, physical, biological, and ergonomic stressors in the work environment. They will also oversee a team of certified industrial hygienists conducting exposure monitoring, hazard identification, emergency hazardous materials response, and regulatory loss control activities.

Responsibilities

• Supervise or monitor projects relating to environmental exposures to multiple chemical and physical hazards to ensure 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.

Requirements

Minimum 3 years of experience in industrial hygiene or occupational health and safety. Advanced knowledge of OSHA regulations, exposure limits for various chemicals, industrial hygiene monitoring equipment and sampling methodology, and MS Office. Advanced knowledge of NFPA 70E, familiarity with regulatory agencies, auditing energized electrical work, and experience working in a healthcare setting are preferred. Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) certification is preferred. Master’s degree in industrial Hygiene or Occupational Safety is preferred. Experience communicating and working with OSHA and Joint Commission is preferred.

Qualifications

• 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: Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH).
• PREFERRED: Master’s degree in industrial Hygiene or Occupational Safety.
• Experience working in a healthcare setting.
• Experience communicating and working with OSHA and Joint Commission.

Skills & Abilities

• 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.
• Familiarity with NFPA 70E.
• Experience working with regulatory agencies.
• Auditing energized electrical work.
• Experience communicating and working with OSHA and Joint Commission.

Benefits

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards, including competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, career development programs, and more. Eligibility for benefits may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.). For more information, please ask a Recruiter during an interview.