Industrial Hygienist

Frey Consulting Group; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Edgewater Technical Associates in Oak Ridge, TN seeks an Industrial Hygienist to support a safe, health-conscious workplace by identifying and controlling occupational hazards. The role develops and administers industrial hygiene programs and collaborates with operations, engineering, maintenance, and leadership to manage exposures and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities include exposure assessments, IH program implementation, data analysis, and training delivery on topics such as

Qualifications

• Education or background in Industrial Hygiene or related field.
• 2+ years ES&H experience with IH emphasis in DOE or regulated environments.
• Experience with air sampling, noise dosimetry, IH instrumentation.
• Knowledge of OSHA, ACGIH TLVs, NIOSH criteria, and exposure practices.
• Strong analytics to evaluate monitoring data and recommend controls.
• Effective communication and training across departments.
• Experience using IH software and data management systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain industrial hygiene programs addressing chemical, physical, biological, and ergonomic hazards.
• Conduct exposure assessments, including air sampling and noise monitoring.
• Analyze exposure data and recommend engineering, administrative, and PPE controls.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, DOE, and other regulatory requirements.
• Maintain IH records and support audits and inspections.
• Develop and deliver IH training on respiratory protection and related topics.
• Participate in JHAs and risk assessments; collaborate across teams.
• Provide guidance on exposures and PPE selection to reduce risks.

Skills

Air sampling

Noise monitoring

Exposure assessment

Regulatory knowledge

Data analysis

Training delivery

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Hygiene or related field

Tools

Industrial hygiene software

Microsoft Office

Electronic data management systems

Job description

Edgewater Technical Associates is seeking qualified candidates for an Industrial Hygienist opportunity in Oak Ridge, TN

Job Summary:

The Industrial Hygiene Specialist is responsible for supporting a safe and health-conscious work environment by identifying, evaluating, and controlling potential occupational health hazards. This position develops and administers industrial hygiene programs and works collaboratively with operations, engineering, maintenance, and leadership to manage workplace exposures, maintain regulatory compliance, and strengthen overall health and safety performance.

Responsibilities include:

• Develop, implement, and maintain industrial hygiene programs addressing chemical, physical, biological, and ergonomic workplace hazards.
• Conduct exposure assessments, including air sampling, noise monitoring, and other industrial hygiene evaluations.
• Analyze exposure data and recommend appropriate engineering, administrative, and PPE controls.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, DOE, and other applicable regulatory requirements and industry standards.
• Maintain required industrial hygiene records and documentation and provide technical support during audits and inspections.
• Develop and deliver training on topics such as respiratory protection, hearing conservation, hazard communication, and chemical safety.
• Participate in incident investigations, job hazard analyses (JHAs), and risk assessments involving occupational health hazards.
• Collaborate with operations, engineering, maintenance, and other teams to incorporate industrial hygiene requirements into work activities and process changes.
• Provide technical guidance on workplace exposures, PPE selection, corrective actions, and other measures to reduce occupational health risks.

Qualifications:

• Education or professional background in Industrial Hygiene, Occupational Safety and Health, Environmental Science, or a related discipline
• 2+ years ES&H experience with an emphasis on industrial hygiene, preferably within a Department of Energy (DOE), manufacturing, laboratory, industrial, or similar highly regulated environments.
• Practical experience using air sampling equipment, noise dosimeters, industrial hygiene instrumentation, and occupational exposure monitoring methods.
• Working knowledge of OSHA requirements, ACGIH TLVs, NIOSH criteria, and accepted exposure assessment and control practices.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to evaluate monitoring and sampling data and develop appropriate exposure-control recommendations.
• Effective communication, training, and interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively across multiple departments and organizational levels.
• Experience using industrial hygiene software, electronic data management systems, and Microsoft Office applications.

We look forward to hearing from you!

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), Department of Defense (DOD), 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.