Industrial Hygiene Lead: Build Programs, Protect Teams

Vulcan Elements Inc.; Benson (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Vulcan Elements in Durham, NC, with plans to move to Benson, NC, seeks an Industrial Hygienist to lead indoor air quality, employee health, and PPE programs. You will design and stand up an enterprise-wide IH program, develop physical exam protocols, and monitor chemical and noise exposures.

Responsibilities include implementing a comprehensive IH Sampling and Monitoring program, ergonomics initiatives, respirator fit testing, and reporting.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in industrial hygiene, environmental science/engineering, occupational health science, or other related field.
• 5+ years of experience in PPE effectiveness, ergonomic assessments, Industrial Hygiene Sampling and Monitoring, and related tasks.
• Experience in area and personal air monitoring.
• Experience in conducting noise surveys and evaluating data with recommendations.
• Experience in ergonomic assessments and recommendations.
• Experience in participating in JHAs and writing HASPs.
• Knowledge of industrial processes and health hazards from chemicals, biological agents, and physical stressors.
• Ability to work in respirator and protective clothing.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication.
• Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Design and stand up Vulcan's Industrial Hygiene Program, establishing enterprise-wide standards.
• Assist in developing a pre-employment and annual physical program for team members.
• Design and implement an Industrial Hygiene Sampling and Monitoring program.
• Design and implement an Ergonomics program.
• Assist in establishing PPE requirements and a PPE program.
• Conduct Industrial Hygiene Sampling and Monitoring (chemical and noise exposures, area and personal air monitoring).
• Conduct audits and surveys to determine PPE effectiveness.
• Conduct ergonomic assessments and provide recommendations.
• Interface with regulatory agencies and incorporate new regulations.
• Conduct respirator fit testing and coordinate employee health testing (audiometric, pulmonary).
• Prepare reports.

Skills

Industrial Hygiene

PPE effectiveness

Ergonomic assessments

Industrial Hygiene Sampling & Testing

HASPs/JHAs

Education

BA/BS in industrial hygiene or related field

Job description

Vulcan Elements in Durham, NC, with plans to move to Benson, NC, seeks an Industrial Hygienist to lead indoor air quality, employee health, and PPE programs. You will design and stand up an enterprise-wide IH program, develop physical exam protocols, and monitor chemical and noise exposures.

Responsibilities include implementing a comprehensive IH Sampling and Monitoring program, ergonomics initiatives, respirator fit testing, and reporting.