Industrial Hygienist

PeopleSolutions, Inc.; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

PeopleSolutions, Inc. is seeking a Senior Industrial Hygienist to lead occupational health initiatives across multiple manufacturing facilities.

The role requires expertise in industrial hygiene, exposure assessment, and regulatory compliance, with the ability to partner with engineering, operations, and EHS leadership. The ideal candidate has 10+ years of experience in chemical processing or related industrial environments, and a track record of developing practical solutions to complex

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Hygiene, Chemistry, Occupational Health, Engineering, Environmental Science, or related technical field.
• 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.

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.

Skills

Industrial hygiene

Regulatory compliance

Exposure assessment

Air sampling

OSH standards

Cross-functional leadership

Data interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Hygiene

Job description

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.
• 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.