1312-Industrial Hygiene Manager - SP Associates
Richmond, VA 23219
About the Job
Industrial Hygiene Manager
Job Summary: Focus on corporate-level management of industrial hygiene programs at company's North American manufacturing operations. These programs include conducting workplace chemical monitoring and noise dosimetry surveys, ergonomics assessments, managing respiratory protection & hearing conservation programs, and subsequent recommendations on appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), administrative-operational, and/or engineering controls. In addition, the position will advise the technology and engineering groups on appropriate controls needed when implementing new chemistries and processes or modifications thereof.
Supervisory Responsibilities: None
Duties/Responsibilities:
• Plan and conduct qualitative exposure assessments and monitoring surveys at company's North American sites.
• Participate in raw material assessments and approval processes – conduct Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) assessments and evaluate engineering and other control measures
• Manage hearing conservation and respiratory programs at a corporate level and provide oversight at individual sites
• Provide expertise on downstream risk/exposure for processing company products
• Monitor changes in federal, state, and non-governmental body recommendations on chemical exposures
• Develop and provide IH training and mentoring of site-based EHS coordinators.
• Assist the Product Stewardship group on risk-based exposure assessments for company products
Requirements
Required Skills/Abilities:
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Extensive knowledge of safety and health hazards
• Ability to identify potential health and safety risks
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to address industrial hygiene issues with management and coworkers
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software
Education and Experience:
• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Environmental Science, Health and Safety, or Industrial Hygiene required
• Master’s degree in IH or a related discipline is preferred
• 7+ years of industrial hygiene in a manufacturing or research setting
• Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) or meets minimum qualifications to complete
• Dual certification for CIH and Certified Safety Professional (CSP) preferred