Industrial Hygiene Specialist - Safety & Health

Formosa Plastics Group; Point Comfort (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Formosa Plastics Group seeks an Industrial Hygiene Specialist to drive the implementation and ongoing improvement of our IH program. You will perform exposure monitoring, hazard assessments, and ensure regulatory compliance across the facility.

Responsibilities include coordinating with maintenance and operations, documenting findings, and recommending controls. A strong background in IH and safety practices is required, with emphasis on program maintenance and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience in industrial hygiene and safety programs.
• Experience with hazard recognition and exposure monitoring.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements and program changes.

Responsibilities

• Implement IH activities using established processes and procedures.
• Conduct qualitative and quantitative exposure assessments.
• Review regulatory changes and maintain IH programs.
• Coordinate with maintenance and operations on hazard controls.
• Support training and documentation for IH practices.

Skills

Industrial Hygiene

Exposure monitoring

Hazard recognition

MS Office

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Sampling equipment

Detection equipment

Job description

I. POSITION OBJECTIVE

The Industrial Hygiene Specialist oversees the implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the facility’s Industrial Hygiene program to ensure compliance with applicable State, Federal, and Corporate regulations, policies, and procedures. The position conductsindustrial hygiene evaluations, exposure monitoring, and surveys to identify and assess workplacehealth hazards and determine appropriate controls.

II.MAJOR AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY

INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE – Implements assigned, task-level Industrial Hygiene activities using established EHS work processes, standards, and procedures. Contributes to the implementation and maintenance of Industrial Hygiene programs, procedures, and training. Conducts qualitative and quantitative exposure assessments, identifies potential occupational health hazards, documents findings, and recommends appropriate controls. Reviews and incorporates applicable regulatory and program changes.
SAFETY – Supports a safe and healthy workplace by following applicable laws, regulations, and company safety, health, and security programs. Promptly reports incidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions and participates in investigations and corrective actions as assigned. Demonstrates personal responsibility for safety and promotes safe work practices.
ENVIRONMENTAL – Ensures adherence to applicable site environmental requirements by following established procedures, reporting potential releases or non-conformances, and participating in assigned environmental and housekeeping initiatives.
MAINTENANCE COORDINATION – Conducts day-to-day Industrial Hygiene activities with Maintenance personnel, including hazard assessments, exposure monitoring, PPE selection, and interpretation of applicable procedures. Communicates identified concerns to appropriate personnel and recommends follow-up actions.
OPERATIONS COORDINATION – Oversees day-to-day Industrial Hygiene activities within operating units, including task hazard assessments, exposure monitoring, evaluation of safe work practices, and application of site procedures. Communicates potential health hazards and supports implementation of recommended controls.
THM – Supports the Total Housekeeping Management program by promoting a clean, orderly, and safe work environment and following site housekeeping requirements, including Nothing Touch Ground and No Visual Pollution initiatives.

III. QUALIFICATIONS

A. TECHNICAL JOB CRITERIA

1. Previous Related Experience Required

Depending on education below: 6 – 10 years of Industrial Hygiene and/or Safety related experience or 6 – 10 years of petro-chemical process operations or maintenance experience with responsibilities for implementing/enforcing H&S compliance procedures and initiatives on a daily basis.

2. Technical Skills Required to Perform This Job

• Technical skills relevant to those acquired through training, education, and experience in industrial hygiene, including workplace hazard recognition and exposure monitoring.
• Computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and applicable company programs.
• Use, care, and basic troubleshooting of industrial hygiene sampling and detection equipment.
• Ability to take ownership of assigned tasks and responsibilities and follow them through to completion.
• Working knowledge of site Health and Safety procedures and the ability to follow and apply them.

3. Education

High school diploma or equivalent plus a minimum of 10 years of direct job-related experience required. Associates degree with 8 years of direct job-related experience. Bachelor’s degree with 6 years of direct job-related experience preferred.

4. Other Certification/Training Required

• Will require training in Company Policies and Procedures after hire.
• Current employees must meet all technical and safety training requirements forcurrent position, as specified in the Master Training Plan.
• Radiation Safety Officer Certification is preferred.
• TCEQ Certified Class A License Potable Water Operator preferred.
• CIH accreditation preferred or working towards CIH accreditation.
• Valid State-issued Driver’s License