Industrial Hygienist, Senior - Hybrid

About the role

This role is responsible for designing, implementing, and managing the industrial hygiene program across the Advocate Health enterprise. The incumbent will manage exposure assessments for chemical, physical, biological, and ergonomic stressors within the work environment. They will also possess an extensive understanding of industrial hygiene principles, relevant regulations, and best practices for hazard recognition and mitigation.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Advocate Health representative to outside regulatory and compliance agencies as needed.
• Perform onsite investigations for indoor air quality complaints across the enterprise.
• 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 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.
• Design and direct the work of the team(s).
• Select, coach, and develop team(s).
• Set clear expectations to inspire and motivate the team.
• Manage performance by recognizing achievement, providing feedback, and administering progressive discipline when necessary.
• Develop and/or recommend operating and capital budgets and controls expenditures within approved budget objectives.
• Ensure understanding and adherence to the organization's Code of Ethical Conduct and ensure 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.
• Advanced knowledge of exposure limits for various chemicals.
• Experience working with industrial hygiene monitoring equipment and sampling methodology.
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office.

Qualifications

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

Skills & Abilities

• Advanced knowledge of industrial hygiene principles.
• Knowledge of relevant regulations (OSHA, EPA, NFPA, etc.).
• Experience working with industrial hygiene monitoring equipment and sampling methodology.
• Experience working with regulatory agencies.
• Experience auditing energized electrical work.
• Experience communicating and working with OSHA and Joint Commission.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Education Assistance Program