Industrial Hygienist

Edgewater Technical Associates, LLC; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Edgewater Technical Associates in Oak Ridge, TN seeks an Industrial Hygienist to support a safety-focused work environment by identifying, evaluating, and controlling occupational health hazards. You will develop IH programs, conduct exposure assessments, and collaborate with operations, engineering, and leadership to ensure regulatory compliance and effective risk reduction.

Additionally, you will participate in audits, deliver IH training, and help integrate IH requirements into work processes

Qualifications

• Education or professional background in Industrial Hygiene, Occupational Safety and Health, Environmental Science, or related discipline.
• 2+ years ES&H experience with emphasis on industrial hygiene in highly regulated environments.
• Experience using air sampling equipment, noise dosimeters, IH instrumentation, and exposure monitoring methods.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain IH programs addressing chemical, physical, biological, and ergonomic hazards.
• Conduct exposure assessments, including air sampling, noise monitoring, and IH evaluations.
• Analyze exposure data and recommend engineering, administrative, and PPE controls.

Skills

ES&H experience

Air sampling

Noise dosimetry

IH instrumentation

Exposure monitoring

MS Office

IH software

Education

Industrial Hygiene, OH&S, Environmental Science or related field

Tools

Industrial hygiene software

Electronic data management

Microsoft Office

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.

Other Job Requirements

• United States Citizenship

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.

• 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.