Industrial Hygiene Program Lead

Aecon U.S.; Aiken (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Aecon is a North American construction and infrastructure company seeking a seasoned Industrial Hygiene Program Manager to implement and oversee IH programs across facilities and projects in the Southeast region. You will assess hazards, develop control strategies, conduct sampling, and mentor teams to ensure health and safety excellence.

The role requires CIH certification, 5+ years IH experience, and strong knowledge of OSHA regulations, with responsibilities spanning training, policy

Qualifications

• Current Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH).
• Minimum five years of full-time IH experience.
• Bachelor’s degree, issued by an accredited college or university in industrial hygiene, engineering, chemistry, physics, biology, medicine or related physical and biological sciences.
• Familiarity with office procedures, methods, and equipment, including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.
• Working-level knowledge of occupational health & safety legislation relating to general operational system, construction, waste operations, environmental remediation and demolition environments.
• Experience and working knowledge of specific state regulatory requirements that affect occupational health and safety.
• A working knowledge of radiation protection principles would be an asset.

Responsibilities

• Perform physical, biological and chemical hazard assessments and ensure compliance with relevant procedures, programs, standards and/or regulations.
• Determine appropriate sampling equipment and sampling methods.
• Perform IH related field sampling and testing of physical, biological and chemical stressors including asbestos, silica, lead, mercury, mold, noise, non-ionizing radiation, and extreme temperature.
• Recommend implementing and monitoring required engineering controls, work practice, personal protective equipment and respirators to eliminate or reduce physical, biological and chemical exposures.
• Perform Confined Space Initial Hazard Assessments/Confined Space Entry Surveys and ensure surveys comply with the relevant analytical and interpretation documentation.
• Arrange and/or perform compressor and breathing air quality surveys (direct reading instruments and analytical techniques), and ventilation surveys including fume hood testing.
• Provide line managers and employees with survey reports indicating the results, field observations and recommendations (control measures, personal protective equipment (PPE) and respiratory protection needs if relevant).
• Provide additional support to facilities on IH related matters as required.
• Act as the liaison with internal customers and contractors to ensure IH needs are addressed and met.
• Support the implementation of IH policies, programs and procedures.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of Safety Data Sheets, chemical Inventories and exposure databases.
• Operate and maintain IH sampling equipment including calibration, service and repair.
• Develop communications, conduct training sessions and deliver presentations on IH‑related subjects.
• Support Integrated Work Control, including JHAs, risk reviews, work plans and permits.
• Serve as the IH subject matter expert for designated topics.
• Participate in inspections, audits and program reviews.
• Compile summary information for internal reports.
• Conduct research as assigned.
• Collaborate effectively with other IH and OSH personnel.
• Participate in internal and external training courses as required.
• Other duties as assigned by your manager.

Job description

Aecon is a North American construction and infrastructure company seeking a seasoned Industrial Hygiene Program Manager to implement and oversee IH programs across facilities and projects in the Southeast region. You will assess hazards, develop control strategies, conduct sampling, and mentor teams to ensure health and safety excellence.

The role requires CIH certification, 5+ years IH experience, and strong knowledge of OSHA regulations, with responsibilities spanning training, policy