Industrial Hygienist

OC2 Occidental Chemical Corporation; Texas; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

OxyChem is seeking an experienced Industrial Hygiene Professional to provide technical leadership and hands-on support across its manufacturing facilities in the United States. You will help protect worker health by identifying exposures, recommending controls, and ensuring compliance with company policies and health regulations.

Responsibilities include developing IH programs, conducting training, updating exposure assessments, assisting with sampling plans, analyzing monitoring data, selecting

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Hygiene or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of practical experience in an industrial setting, preferably chemical industry.
• Proficiency with Windows and MS Office applications (Teams, Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Excellent communication, technical writing, and relationship-building skills.
• Travel up to 25–30%.

Responsibilities

• Provide IH technical leadership and direction through corporate programs and procedures.
• Support sites to protect worker health and ensure compliance with policies and regulations.
• Train site personnel in sampling techniques and update exposure assessments.
• Analyze IH monitoring data and assist in selecting PPE and controls.
• Assist in obtaining OSHA STAR status and participate in audits and budget processes.

Skills

Communication skills

Technical writing

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Hygiene/Related Field

MS or MPH in Industrial Hygiene (preferred)

Tools

WERCS

Intelex

Power BI

Job description

At OxyChem, our chemistry makes modern life possible, and it is our people who make the difference. We are a safety-first, purpose-driven team committed to innovation, environmental responsibility, and doing things the right way. If you are ready to contribute, elevate your skills, and take ownership of your career, Oxychem offers the opportunity to make a difference every day. OxyChem, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is a leading producer of essential chemistry with operations in the U.S., Canada and Latin America. OxyChem’s products play an essential role in everyday life, supporting critical applications in water treatment, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, manufacturing, automotive, personal hygiene, and residential and commercial construction. OxyChem actively participates in the Occupational Safety and Health Administration Voluntary Protection Program, underscoring our commitment to safety. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, OxyChem is a top three U.S. manufacturer of polyvinyl chloride, chlor-alkali and chlorinated organic chemicals, and calcium chloride. Visit oxychem.com for more information.

In a fast-paced industry that demands precision, we create a supportive workplace where the safety and well‑being of our employees are paramount. We are committed to rewarding top performers, offering very competitive pay and benefits, and providing tremendous career development opportunities.

We are seeking an experienced Industrial Hygiene Professional to provide technical leadership and hands‑on support for industrial hygiene and occupational health programs across our manufacturing facilities. This role will help protect employee health by identifying and evaluating workplace exposures, recommending appropriate controls, and supporting compliance with company standards and regulatory requirements. Position Overview Provide IH technical leadership and direction through development and implementation of corporate programs and procedures, tools, and databases. Provide direct hands‑on support to manufacturing sites to assure protection of worker health and compliance with company policy and health regulations. Complete specific projects, as needed, such as training site personnel in sampling techniques, assisting in updating and maintaining site exposure assessments, assisting in developing facility sampling schedules, conducting PPE hazard assessments, compiling and analyzing IH monitoring data, generating IH monitoring data reports, assisting in selecting appropriate respiratory protection equipment and PPE, and evaluating engineering and administrative controls. Assist sites in obtaining or maintaining OSHA STAR status. Manage new chemical approval process for all facilities using WERCS database and providing support to facility IH programs using Intelex database (IH/OH Modules). Provide support/assistance to TSCA related issues as needed. Serve on task teams that are formed to address specific concerns that arise in the company. Recommend, educate, and influence OxyChem management and facilities using state‑of‑the‑art industrial hygiene knowledge on health risks, so that hazards can be identified, assessed, and appropriately managed to ensure minimization of exposures and reduction of risks to employees, the public, environment, and company assets. Serve as a subject matter expert on select health topics of importance to the company. Analyze proposed, new or revised regulations to determine impact on the company or individual manufacturing locations and develop compliance guidance as appropriate. Prepare comments on behalf of the company on pending regulations to ensure company position is provided. Review OxyChem capital project AFE’s. Participate in HES&S Coordinated Audits and lead Peer Reviews to provide OxyChem management and facilities with an evaluation of facilities’ efforts to comply with OxyChem programs, policies and procedures. Support the annual budget for the Corporate HES&S Department. Support other functional personnel within the Corporate HES&S Department.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Health/Hygiene, Occupational Safety/Health, Environmental Health Science and/or closely related discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years of practical experience in an industrial setting, preferably the chemical industry.
• Proficiency in computerized systems and databases, including the Microsoft Windows environment and Microsoft Office applications such as Teams, Word, Access, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Must achieve Corporate and site HES&S goals by establishing personal credibility through highly developed technical leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Possess excellent communication skills, technical writing, and the ability to build business relationships with both internal and external contacts.
• Up to 25%-30% Travel

Additional Qualifications

MS or MPH in Industrial Hygiene or closely related field is preferred. Knowledge of WERCS, Intelex, and/or Power BI applications is useful. Professional Certification is beneficial but not required.

OxyChem, a producer of commodity chemicals with facilities across the United States, Canada, and Latin America, is renowned for its commitment to safety, environmental protection, customer service and sustainability. OxyChem’s chemicals are vital to quality of life, with applications in water treatment, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, commercial and residential development.