Senior Industrial Hygienist

About the Pay

Note: The salary range listed ($96,657.60- $114,795.20) reflects the TARGET HIRING RANGE only and does not represent the full pay range for this position.

About Central Arizona Project

Central Arizona Project, a 336-mile system that brings Colorado River water to central and southern Arizona, delivers the state's single largest renewable water supply and serves 80% of the state's population. Compensation & Benefits Package includes:

• Competitive Salaries
• Az State Retirement System - Pension
• 401(k)
• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Life insurance, LTD, Short-term disability
• 4-10 (Mon-Thur) work schedule
• Paid training & tuition reimbursement
• 9 paid holidays
• Paid vacation & sick time
• Wellness programs
• No benefits waiting period
• Relocation benefits
• Significant training and development opportunities
• Public Student Loan Forgiveness eligible employer
• 12 weeks Parental Leave

About the Position

This position reports to the Safety Supervisor and is responsible for providing Industrial Hygiene expertise to all CAP Departments; developing related occupational health policies and supporting programs; managing these programs district-wide; monitoring employees (with appropriate instrumentation) to determine their level of exposure to various occupational health hazards (chemical, physical and biological); preparing written technical reports interpreting results and presenting specific conclusions regarding the potential impact on peoples' health and the environment; and developing strategies to reduce potential health risks. In addition, this position supports CAP's Safety Program by providing expertise and instruction to other members of CAP's Safety & Health Department.

About the Responsibilities

• Provide technical and regulatory expertise concerning industrial hygiene, as well as certain environmental and safety issues. This includes troubleshooting occupational safety and health concerns; providing guidance in the development of safety plans during overhaul, maintenance and other work activities. Provide oversight and guidance during asbestos, lead, and other remediation activities. Provide training to employees on safety and health programs and the policies/practices that will minimize employee exposure and otherwise ensure employee health.
• Develop, revise, implement, and continuously improve occupational health-related programs including Confined Space Entry, Bloodborne Pathogens, Hazard Communication, Silica Exposure Control, Hearing Conservation, Personal Protective Equipment, Heat Stress, and Heavy Metals Exposure Control. Act as CAP's Respiratory Protection Program Administrator (RPPA) and Asbestos Remediation Program Administrator.
• Carry out job and environmental risk assessments to identify potential exposures related to chemical, physical, and biological hazards. This is done by studying work operations and processes and obtaining full details of the nature of the work, materials and equipment used, products and by-products, number of hours worked, etc., and performing field monitoring and laboratory testing and/or making specific calculations to quantify/estimate potential exposures. Once assessed, offer specific strategies to eliminate or reduce exposures and document findings and recommendations in technical reports, which are then used as the basis for corrective action plans and monitoring continuous improvement. Also conduct periodic safety surveys and area compliance audits as well as investigate incidents related to occupational health and safety.
• Maintain all Industrial Hygiene Equipment in working order, ensuring proper calibration as required by the manufacturer. Maintain the inventory for all confined space air monitoring equipment and calibrate as necessary.

About the Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in safety, occupational health, chemistry, physics or related physical and biological sciences.
• At least five (5) years of experience in applied industrial hygiene – including risk assessment and oversight of confined space entry.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with all levels of people and management, including experience in technical report writing.
• Ability to manage crisis situations and adapt to changing priorities.
• General knowledge of OSHA and environmental regulations, toxicology, epidemiology, chemistry, ergonomics, acoustics, ventilation engineering and statistics.
• At least intermediate proficiency in working in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with risk assessment and control of the following programs: indoor air quality, hearing conservation, personal protective equipment, chemical procurement and use, asbestos exposure management, and respiratory protection.
• Experience working in occupational health and safety management software.
• Experience drafting and developing occupational health and safety policies.
• Current EPA AHERA asbestos accreditation as Building Inspector and Contractor/Supervisor is preferred.
• Certified Safety Professional [CSP].