Principal Industrial Hygiene Specialist
| Company | Ascend Performance Materials |
|---|---|
| Location | Pensacola, FL, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
| Experience Level | Expert or higher |
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Hygiene, Occupational Health, Public Health or a closely-related science/engineering field
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in organic chemical industry, oil refining, industrial manufacturing and/or heavy construction environment
- Demonstrated commitment to safety and health practices and standards
- General safety program management with strong knowledge and understanding of OSHA and other industry related safety regulations required
- Certification, training and/or working knowledge of the following: OSHA 10/30, HAZWOPER, radiation safety
- Willing and able to obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC)
Responsibilities
- Own, administer, and maintain all applicable IH policies and procedures to ensure successful implementation of regulatory, company and industry standards
- Administer the Exposure Assessment process, including qualitative/quantitative IH assessments, short and long-term IH initiatives in alignment with company directives and selection of proper control solutions to reduce occupational health risks
- Serve as the focal point for the management of the applicable IH programs to drive integration and improvements across the facility down to the unit and department level
- Conduct compliance audits and program assessments and develop action plans to close identified gaps
- Provide expertise and assistance to work groups in developing and implementing compliance systems, programs, policies and procedures to ensure occupational exposures are adequately controlled and/or eliminated
- Review current and proposed projects to ensure IH concerns are identified and steps defined and addressed
- Facilitate the approval and onboarding of new chemicals to the site with support of product stewardship
- Complete required regulatory and corporate reports (e.g., SARA 312, CWC, TSCA)
- Provide exposure monitoring support during emergencies, such as releases, fires, or spills
- Function as Radiation Safety Officer with required state licensing
- Work with onsite medical staff to maintain medical surveillance programs based on SEG requirements
- Secure legal advice under necessary circumstances and act on legal advice as appropriate
- Perform field inspections to provide advice and oversight of safe work practices
- Act as a liaison between the facility and outside regulatory agencies
Preferred Qualifications
- Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH)
- Proficiency with SAP
- Experience with Cority
- Experience with Sphera or other SDS management system
- Experience in developing and delivering training