Industrial Hygienist

Air Products; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

401k with company matching

Paid Vacation, holidays and sick time

Paid Parental leave

Backup Child and Adult Care benefit

Adoption assistance

Flexible spending accounts

Life Insurance

EAP (Employee Assistance Program)

Job summary

Air Products is seeking an Industrial Hygienist for a hybrid role based in Houston, TX. The successful candidate will contribute to maintaining healthful working environments across various facilities in North America, involving responsibilities such as risk assessments, training programs, and compliance with industry standards.

You will need a Bachelor's degree in Industrial Hygiene, with 2-10 years of experience in the field and a strong commitment to safety and health regulations. The company offers competitive benefits and opportunities for travel.

Qualifications

• 2-10 years' experience in an Industrial Hygiene role is required.
• Experience in industrial gas or chemical industry is preferred.
• Path to certification as a Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) is expected.

Responsibilities

• Mentor plant leaders on Industrial Hygiene topics.
• Perform chemical air sampling and risk assessments.
• Develop and deliver industrial hygiene training programs.

Skills

Leadership and interpersonal skills

Effective communication in English

Fluency in Spanish

Time and project management

U.S. regulations and policies knowledge

Continuous Improvement (CI) facilitation

Microsoft Office Suite proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Hygiene or related technical field

Job description

At Air Products, we reimagine what’s possible. By tapping into the motivation of our people and our collective experience, we create the ideas and innovations that drive us forward. When we come together – where every voice is heard and everyone knows they belong and matter – we create solutions that launch people into space, support lifesaving care in hospitals, and enable the construction of groundbreaking, world scale production facilities.

Industrial Hygienist – Hybrid (Houston, TX / Phoenix, AZ / Allentown, PA)

The Industrial Hygienist reports to the Americas Industrial Hygiene Manager and provides direct field support and program expertise to facilities in North America. The Industrial Hygienist supports all company operations including industrial gas and chemical manufacturing facilities, customer service and equipment maintenance organizations, transportation, R&D, and office settings.

The fundamental objective of this position is to maintain healthful working environments through the anticipation, recognition, evaluation, and control of occupational health risks. The successful Industrial Hygienist must be self‑motivated and comfortable working independently to influence and drive results in a large, matrixed company and a dynamic work environment.

What's In It For You

• Affordable Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (day 1 of employment)
• 401k with 100% vested company core and match
• Paid Vacation, holidays + sick time
• Paid Parental leave (Up to 8 weeks)
• Backup Child and Adult Care benefit
• Adoption assistance
• Flexible spending accounts (medical, dependent daycare)
• Life Insurance (AD&D- Paid for by Air Products), Supplemental AD&D
• Legal Plan & Identity theft coverage
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• Many more supplemental benefits available

Required Skills / Abilities

• Demonstrated leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and written in English. Ability to communicate complex, technical material in a concise manner.
• Fluency in Spanish is preferred but is not required.
• Strong commitment to employee involvement, team building, diversity & inclusion.
• Ability to work independently with demonstrated skills in time and project management.
• Subject matter expertise in U.S. regulations and policies from OSHA, MSHA, CGA, etc.
• Training and experience in incident investigation (Cause and Effects Analysis).
• Continuous Improvement (CI) facilitator training a plus (Cause and Effects, Mistake‑proofing, Mapping, etc.).
• Microsoft Office Suite proficiency (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Key Job Responsibilities

• Mentor and support plant leaders on Industrial Hygiene and Ergonomics topics.
• Develop appropriate strategies for quantitative workplace assessment including frequency, duration, location, and sampling technology to accurately evaluate worker exposure to airborne stressors, radiation, heat stress, and biological agents.
• Perform chemical air sampling, noise dosimetry, sound level mapping, physical and biological hazard assessments.
• Conduct Industrial Hygiene and Ergonomic risk assessments in a manner consistent with Company standards and procedures.
• Develop ergonomic risk assessment strategies including task assessment prioritization, industrial and office ergonomic evaluations, and selection and prioritization of control measures.
• Prescribe control methodologies using material substitution, process modification, ventilation, personal protective equipment and/or changes in work practices.
• Develop and deliver industrial hygiene training programs.
• Develop and implement Company occupational health standards.
• Consult with managers and regulatory officials regarding findings and remediation.
• Data analysis in support of the stated objectives including exposure data evaluations and injury statistics and trending.
• Provide industrial hygiene expertise as needed in the course of risk assessments, facility EH&S audits, and government inspections.
• Participate constructively in activities of professional organizations, peer companies, and regulatory groups to promote understanding, assessment, and control of hazards and advance the industrial hygiene profession.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to ascend and descend ladders, scaffolds, ramps, and stairs; walk safely on uneven terrain.
• Wear PPE for up to a full workday in industrial environments including safety shoes, hardhat, safety glasses, hearing protection, and FR clothing.
• Ability to work most of the day on your feet and work in cold and hot environments.
• Lift and carry up to 50 lbs. and occasionally lift IH equipment.
• Hear and react to vehicle backup alarms, warning alarms and sirens and ability to respond quickly to sounds.
• See and respond to dangerous situations.

Minimum Hiring Requirements

• 2–10 years’ experience in an Industrial Hygiene role is required.
• Industrial gas or chemical industry experience is preferred but is not required.
• A bachelor’s degree in Industrial Hygiene or a related technical field is required.
• A Master’s degree in IH, public health or a related field is preferred but is not required.
• Certification by BGC/ABIH in the comprehensive practice of industrial hygiene as a CIH, or Certified Industrial Hygienist is preferred but is not required; however, the candidate will be expected to be on the path to IH certification.
• Ability and flexibility to travel domestically outside home state, expected travel is 40% to 50%. Some international travel may be required.
• Must maintain a valid driver’s license, a clean driving record, and the ability to access and safely operate a reliable personal vehicle on an ongoing basis.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (U.S.). You will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, citizenship, gender, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, or veteran status.

Air Products is committed to working with and providing a reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please e‑mail us at [e-mail].