Industrial Hygiene Technician

Edgewater Technical Associates, LLC; Aiken (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Edgewater Technical Associates, LLC is seeking an Industrial Hygiene Technician to support a multi-year construction project at the Savannah River Site, located in Aiken, SC. The IH Technician will perform field monitoring for noise, dust, silica, welding fumes, and chemicals, and will operate and calibrate IH equipment.

The role requires at least 3 years of IH experience in regulated settings, with duties including exposure assessments, records maintenance, and coordination with Safety and

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of IH experience in construction, industrial, DOE, nuclear, or other highly regulated environments.
• Experience performing IH sampling, occupational exposure monitoring, and field assessments.
• Experience monitoring silica, noise, welding fumes, heat stress, and other construction-related exposures.
• Experience with IH sampling equipment, calibration, and field monitoring techniques.

Responsibilities

• Perform field industrial hygiene monitoring and sampling in support of construction activities.
• Conduct exposure monitoring for noise, dust, silica, welding fumes, chemicals, and other occupational health hazards.
• Operate, calibrate, maintain, and document IH sampling and monitoring equipment.
• Perform personal and area air sampling and maintain required sampling records and documentation.
• Support implementation of respiratory protection, hearing conservation, heat stress, and other programs.
• Evaluate construction work areas for potential IH hazards and recommend controls.
• Coordinate field activities with Safety, Construction, subcontractors, and project IH personnel.
• Assist with incident investigations, exposure assessments, audits, and regulatory or project reviews.

Skills

Industrial Hygiene

Regulatory knowledge

Field sampling

OSHA standards

Safety coordination

PPE usage

Education

Associates or Bachelor's in IH or related

IH certifications

Tools

Air sampling equipment

Calibration devices

Environmental monitoring tools

Job description

Edgewater Technical Associates is seeking qualified candidates for an Industrial Hygiene (IH) Technician opportunity to support the Savannah River Site.

Work Location:

Aiken, SC

IH Technician

The IH Technician will support a multi-year construction project involving significant civil, mechanical, electrical, underground utility, piping, and site infrastructure construction.

Duties

• Perform field industrial hygiene monitoring and sampling in support of construction activities.
• Conduct exposure monitoring for noise, dust, silica, welding fumes, chemicals, and other occupational health hazards.
• Operate, calibrate, maintain, and document industrial hygiene sampling and monitoring equipment.
• Perform personal and area air sampling and maintain required sampling records and documentation.
• Support implementation of respiratory protection, hearing conservation, heat stress, and other occupational health programs.
• Evaluate construction work areas for potential industrial hygiene hazards and recommend appropriate controls.
• Support monitoring associated with excavation, demolition, welding, cutting, grinding, concrete work, confined spaces, and other construction activities.
• Assist with selection and verification of engineering controls, administrative controls, and personal protective equipment.
• Maintain industrial hygiene monitoring data, exposure records, equipment calibration records, and associated documentation.
• Coordinate field activities with Safety, Construction, subcontractors, and project Industrial Hygiene personnel.
• Support incident investigations, exposure assessments, audits, and regulatory or project reviews as required.

Skills/Experience

• Minimum 3 years of industrial hygiene experience in construction, industrial, DOE, nuclear, or other highly regulated environments.
• Experience performing industrial hygiene sampling, occupational exposure monitoring, and field assessments.
• Experience monitoring silica, noise, welding fumes, heat stress, and other construction-related occupational exposures.
• Experience with industrial hygiene sampling equipment, calibration, and field monitoring techniques.
• Knowledge of occupational exposure hazards and applicable OSHA requirements.
• Ability to perform personal and area air sampling, noise monitoring, and other occupational exposure assessments.
• Ability to work in an active construction environment and wear required personal protective equipment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with respiratory protection programs and respirator fit testing.
• Experience supporting large-scale construction projects involving excavation, demolition, welding, piping, or heavy civil activities.
• Associate's or bachelor's degree in Industrial Hygiene, Occupational Safety and Health, Environmental Science, or a related field.
• Relevant industrial hygiene or occupational safety certifications.
• Previous Savannah River Site or other DOE site experience.

Other Job Requirements

• Must be a US Citizen

WORKING WITH EDGEWATER TECHNICAL ASSOCIATES

Founded in 2003, Edgewater Technical Associates, LLC (Edgewater) is a New Mexico-based small business headquartered in Los Alamos, NM, with five (5) regional offices across the United States to locally support our growing presence at project sites. Edgewater has a proven track record and is a trusted provider of fixed-price construction projects, engineering, and technical services for the Department of Energy (DOE), National Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Canadian Commercial Nuclear Industry, and private sector commercial contractors involved in nuclear, high-hazard, or complex operations. Edgewater’s experience and guidance ensure that our customers perform hazardous operations, comply with regulatory requirements, and maintain the highest quality and safety standards.

Edgewater is committed to recruiting and maintaining a staff of highly skilled professionals to support our customers. In keeping with this objective, we offer highly competitive salaries and employee benefit packages structured to best suit your needs. We offer multiple individual and family benefit options including paid time off, medical, dental, life, vision, and disability insurance, and a pre- and post-tax 401 (k) retirement account with Company matching contributions and 100% vesting for eligible participants beginning DAY 1.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Edgewater is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veterans, or individuals with disabilities in accordance with EO 14173.