Technician, Industrial Hygiene

Aecon U.S.; Aiken (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development opportunities

Support for mental and physical well-being

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Job summary

A North American construction leader is hiring an Industrial Hygiene Technician in South Carolina. This role includes assessing hazards, conducting field sampling, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. Candidates should have experience in occupational health legislation. The company values safety, integrity, and inclusiveness, aiming to create a sustainable future in infrastructure development.

Qualifications

• Knowledgeable in customer service principles and practices.
• Familiar with office procedures, methods, and equipment.
• Understanding of occupational health & safety legislation.
• Experienced with state regulatory requirements in occupational health.

Responsibilities

• Perform hazard assessments and ensure compliance with standards.
• Conduct IH field sampling and testing for stressors.
• Recommend and monitor engineering controls and PPE.
• Support the implementation of IH policies and procedures.

Skills

Knowledge of customer service principles

Familiarity with office procedures

Knowledge of occupational health & safety legislation

Experience with state regulatory requirements

Education

Graduation from a recognized institute

Secondary School Graduation Diploma

Job description

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Aecon is a North American construction and infrastructure development company with global experience – transforming vision into reality. We offer a full spectrum of nuclear services for refurbishment, maintenance, new build, decommissioning, modularization, and fabrication to power a sustainable future. Our nuclear sector plays an important role in extending the life of existing nuclear stations and executing the next generation of nuclear new builds leveraging a similar fleet execution strategy. From delivering the two largest refurbishment projects in North America to deploying the first grid‑scale SMR in the western world, we continue moving forward with a strategic focus on decarbonizing energy systems in support of a net zero future.

Citizenship Requirement

This position requires access to nuclear facilities and information governed by U.S. federal regulations. Applicants must be U.S. citizens to meet eligibility and security clearance requirements.

What You’ll Do Here

• Perform physical, biological and chemical hazard assessments and ensure compliance with relevant procedures, programs, standards and/or regulations.
• Conduct IH‑related field sampling and testing of physical, biological and chemical stressors including asbestos, silica, lead, mercury, mould, noise, non‑ionizing radiation, and extreme temperature.
• Recommend, implement and monitor required engineering controls, work practice, personal protective equipment and respirators to eliminate or reduce exposures.
• Perform Confined Space Initial Hazard Assessments/Confined Space Entry Surveys and ensure surveys comply with the relevant analytical and interpretation documentation.
• Arrange and/or perform compressor and breathing air quality surveys, ventilation surveys including fume hood testing.
• Provide line managers and employees with survey reports indicating results, field observations and recommendations for control measures.
• Provide additional support to facilities on IH‑related matters as required.
• Act as the liaison with internal customers and contractors to ensure IH needs are addressed and met.
• Support the implementation of IH policies, programs and procedures.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of Safety Data Sheets, chemical inventories and exposure databases.
• Operate and maintain IH sampling equipment including calibration, service and repair.
• Develop communications, conduct training sessions and deliver presentations on IH‑related subjects.
• Support Integrated Work Control, including JHAs, risk reviews, work plans and permits.
• Serve as the IH subject matter expert for designated topics.
• Participate in inspections, audits and program reviews.
• Compile summary information for internal reports.
• Conduct research as assigned.
• Collaborate effectively with other IH and OSH personnel.
• Participate in internal and external training courses as required.
• Other duties as assigned by your manager.

What You Bring To The Team

• Knowledge of principles and practices of customer service.
• Familiarity with office procedures, methods and equipment including computers and applicable software such as word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.
• Working level knowledge of occupational health & safety legislation relating to general operational systems, construction, waste operations, environmental remediation and demolition environments.
• Experience and knowledge of specific state regulatory requirements that affect occupational health and safety.
• Working knowledge of radiation protection principles (an asset).
• Graduation from a recognized institute of advanced technology, or equivalent formal education, in a field relevant to the position with typically six (6) to eight (8) years of pertinent technological experience.
• Secondary school graduation diploma or equivalent with in the range of ten to twelve (10‑12) years of pertinent and progressive experience, or the equivalent in experience, additional education and/or training.

Aecon fosters diversity, inclusion and belonging within and across our organization. We consider all applicants for positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, mental or physical disabilities, veteran status, and all other characteristics protected by law. We are committed to adhering to the objectives and requirements outlined in the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), and to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities in a timely manner, through the implementation of the requirements of the EEOC and its applicable regulations. Appropriate accommodation under the EEOC will be provided upon request throughout the interview and hiring process.

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