Industrial Hygienist, Senior - Hybrid - Georgia Market

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• Locations: This is a hybrid role in our Georgia market

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Responsible for the design, implementation and ongoing management of the industrial hygiene program across the Advocate Health enterprise. Manages the process for the identification, evaluation and control measures targeting occupational health hazards. Responsible for overall exposure assessments for chemical, physical, biological and ergonomic stressors within the work environment. This role possesses an extensive understanding of industrial hygiene principles, relevant regulations (OSHA, EPA, NFPA, etc.) and best practices for hazard recognition and mitigation. Manages and directs a team of certified industrial hygienists conducting exposure monitoring, hazard identification, emergency hazardous materials response and regulatory loss control activities across the enterprise.

Major Responsibilities:

• Supervise or monitor projects relating to environmental exposures to multiple chemical and physical hazards to ensure that work is executed safely, on time and in accordance with company policies, procedures and established standards
• Oversee the maintenance and required communication of exposure records.
• Analyze data and provide recommendations for corrective actions to address identified hazards.
• Prepare reports and recommendations for leadership regarding trends, risks, and continuous improvement opportunities.
• Monitor and assess workplace hazards, recommend appropriate control measures and track action items.
• Perform onsite investigations for indoor air quality complaints across the enterprise.
• Perform risk assessments for various chemical, physical or biological hazards and processes and make recommendations to improve teammate safety and compliance with federal and state regulations.
• Provide industrial hygiene expertise and assistance to departments, projects and contractors.
• Recommend and review all industrial hygiene-related virtual and in-person training as needed.
• Ensure acquisition, maintenance and proper utilization of industrial hygiene equipment such as noise dosimeters, indoor air quality analyzers, moisture meters, heat stress equipment, etc.
• Review industrial hygiene equipment needs for all markets.
• Serve as Advocate Health representative to outside regulatory and compliance agencies as needed.
• Regularly review and update industrial hygiene policies and procedures to ensure compliance with changing regulations
• Designs and directs the work of the team(s). Selects, coaches, and develops team(s). Sets clear expectations to inspire and motivate the team. Manages performance by recognizing achievement, providing feedback, and administering progressive discipline when necessary.
• May develop and/or recommend operating and capital budgets and controls expenditures within approved budget objectives.
• Responsible for understanding and adhering to the organization's Code of Ethical Conduct and for ensuring that people actions, and the actions of employees supervised, comply with the policies, regulations, and laws applicable to the organization's business.

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:

• None

Education Required:

• Master’s Degree in Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Health & Safety, Occupational Health and Safety, Chemistry, or a related scientific field

Experience Required:

• Minimum 3 years of experience in industrial hygiene or occupational health and safety.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

• Advanced knowledge of OSHA regulations.

• Advanced knowledge of exposure limits for various chemicals.

• Experience working with industrial hygiene monitoring equipment and sampling methodology

• Advanced knowledge of MS Office

Preferred Job Requirements

Preferred Certification/License/Registration

• Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) strongly preferred

Preferred Education

• Master’s degree in industrial Hygiene or Occupational Safety is preferred

Preferred Experience

• Equipment knowledge
• Familiarity with NFPA 70E
• Experience working with regulatory agencies
• Auditing energized electrical work

Preferred Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Experience working in a healthcare setting.

• Experience communicating and working with OSHA and Joint Commission.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Travel on an as need basis to Advocate Facilities across the organization for on-site visits, sampling and training is required.
• Position may require up to 50% travel locally within market.
• May be exposed to road and weather hazards.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Our Commitment to You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more - so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training

• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job

• Incentive pay for select positions

• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs

• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability

• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses

• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave

• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs

• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.