Industrial Hygienist

Alliance of Hazardous Materials Professionals; Richmond (VA); Sur place; USD 110 000 - 140 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Alliance of Hazardous Materials Professionals seeks a Senior Industrial Hygienist to lead occupational health initiatives across multiple facilities in manufacturing and industrial operations. The role requires CIH certification, 10+ years of IH experience, and deep knowledge of OSHA standards, exposure assessment, and control strategies.

You will engineer health solutions, mentor teams, and partner with engineering, operations, and EHS leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Hygiene or related technical field.
• CIH designation required.
• 10+ years of industrial hygiene experience in chemical processing or manufacturing environments.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA requirements and exposure limits.

Responsabilités

• Lead industrial hygiene programs across multiple manufacturing locations.
• Evaluate hazards involving airborne chemicals, dust, noise, heat, ventilation and other exposures.
• Design and oversee air sampling, exposure monitoring, and health risk assessments.
• Develop engineering controls, PPE strategies, and preventive measures to reduce exposure.
• Maintain compliance with OSHA and applicable environmental/occupational health regulations.
• Provide guidance on respiratory protection and hearing conservation programs.
• Support process improvements, facility modifications, and chemical safety initiatives.
• Conduct workplace investigations, compliance assessments, and corrective action reviews.
• Collaborate with plant leadership, engineering, maintenance, and EHS teams.

Connaissances

OSHA knowledge

Exposure assessment

Air sampling design

Engineering controls design

PPE strategies

Regulatory compliance

Cross-functional collaboration

Formation

Bachelor's degree or higher in Industrial Hygiene/related technical discipline

CIH (Certified Industrial Hygienist)

Description du poste

Senior Industrial Hygienist

$110-140k

Full-Time | Direct Hire | Manufacturing & Industrial Operations

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Industrial Hygienist to lead occupational health initiatives and exposure management programs across multiple industrial manufacturing facilities. This position offers the opportunity to influence company-wide safety standards, provide technical leadership, and develop practical solutions to complex workplace health risks.

The ideal candidate brings a strong background in industrial hygiene, chemical exposure assessment, regulatory compliance, and manufacturing environments, along with the ability to partner with engineering, operations, and EHS leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead industrial hygiene programs and occupational exposure assessments across multiple manufacturing locations.
• Evaluate workplace hazards involving airborne chemicals, industrial dust, noise, heat, ventilation, and other occupational exposures.
• Design and oversee air sampling, exposure monitoring, and workplace health risk assessments.
• Develop effective engineering controls, PPE strategies, and preventive measures to reduce employee exposure.
• Maintain compliance with OSHA standards and applicable environmental and occupational health regulations.
• Provide technical guidance on respiratory protection, hearing conservation, and employee health monitoring programs.
• Support manufacturing process improvements, facility modifications, and chemical safety initiatives.
• Conduct workplace investigations, compliance assessments, and corrective action reviews.
• Collaborate with plant leadership, engineering, maintenance, and EHS teams to strengthen occupational health practices.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Hygiene, Chemistry, Occupational Health, Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related technical discipline.
• Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) designation required.
• 10+ years of industrial hygiene experience in chemical processing, manufacturing, petrochemical, pulp and paper, or similar industrial environments.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA requirements, industrial hygiene sampling methods, and occupational exposure limits.
• Experience managing industrial hygiene initiatives across multiple facilities.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret exposure data, recommend corrective actions, and advise operational leadership.

Preferred Experience

• Advanced degree in Industrial Hygiene, Occupational Health, or a related discipline.
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) credential.
• Familiarity with Process Safety Management (PSM) and industrial chemical operations.
• Experience assessing exposure to solvents, resins, formaldehyde, and other manufacturing-related substances.
• Background supporting regulatory inspections, audits, and industrial safety improvement projects.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This is an opportunity for an experienced industrial hygiene professional to take ownership of high-impact occupational health programs within a large manufacturing organization. The position offers broad operational exposure, technical leadership responsibilities, and the ability to make meaningful improvements across multiple facilities.