Industrial Hygienist

Industrial Hygienist

Johnson City, TN

Edgewater Technical Associates is seeking qualified candidates for an Industrial Hygienist opportunity in Johnson City, TN.

Job Description:

The Industrial Hygienist is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining the site Industrial Hygiene (IH) program to protect the health and well-being of personnel in pre-production and production environments. This role evaluates workplace conditions, identifies potential health hazards, and establishes effective controls to minimize employee exposure to chemical, physical, biological, and radiological hazards.

The Industrial Hygienist will support the establishment of IH processes and procedures for the project, including development of air monitoring and exposure assessment programs, industrial hygiene sampling strategies, and workplace health protection initiatives. Working closely with operations, engineering, maintenance, and ES&H personnel, the position supports regulatory compliance, operational readiness, and continuous improvement efforts that promote a strong culture of safety and health throughout the facility.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop, implement, and maintain the site Industrial Hygiene (IH) program in support of project startup, pre-production, and production activities

Develop IH policies, procedures, work instructions, and program documentation to ensure compliance with regulatory and company requirements

Establish and manage workplace air monitoring and exposure assessment programs for chemical, physical, biological, and radiological hazards

Conduct industrial hygiene sampling and monitoring activities, including air sampling, noise monitoring, and exposure assessments

Evaluate workplace conditions, analyze monitoring results, and recommend engineering, administrative, and personal protective controls

Perform industrial hygiene surveys, inspections, hazard analyses, and evaluations of work activities, processes, and equipment

Support hazard analysis teams, readiness reviews, and safety evaluations for new or modified facilities, systems, and processes

Prepare permits, conduct pre-job walkdowns, and provide field oversight for work involving potential occupational health hazards

Collect, analyze, interpret, and maintain industrial hygiene and exposure monitoring data and prepare reports for management

Support respiratory protection, hearing conservation, hazard communication, ergonomics, and occupational health programs

Assist with incident investigations and recommend corrective and preventive actions

Support emergency preparedness and response activities as assigned

Develop and deliver industrial hygiene and occupational health training programs for site personnel

Collaborate with operations, engineering, maintenance, and ES&H teams to integrate occupational health requirements into daily operations

Recommend and implement continuous improvement initiatives related to worker health protection and industrial hygiene performance

Qualifications:

Requires a Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, Health Physics, or a related technical field, or equivalent combination of education and experience

5+ years of industrial hygiene or occupational health experience in an industrial, manufacturing, chemical processing, nuclear, or regulated environment

Experience developing and implementing industrial hygiene programs and procedures is desired.

Knowledge of OSHA regulations, industrial hygiene principles, exposure assessment techniques, and occupational health best practices

Experience conducting industrial hygiene sampling, air monitoring, and exposure assessments

Experience with respiratory protection, hearing conservation, chemical exposure monitoring, and hazard communication programs preferred

Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work effectively with personnel at all levels

Relevant certifications such as Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) or progress toward certification are preferred

Requires proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and industrial hygiene data management systems

Must be able to work effectively in both office and industrial facility environments

Other Job Requirements:

United States Citizenship

Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE security clearance, if required

If you are interested in being considered for this position and your resume clearly outlines your relevant experience for this position, please follow the application steps via our website: www.edgewatertech.net/careers

Edgewater will not submit your resume without first having detailed discussions with you and obtaining your permission to do so. We look forward to hearing from you!

WORKING WITH EDGEWATER TECHNICAL ASSOCIATES

Founded in 2003, Edgewater Technical Associates, LLC (Edgewater) is a New Mexico-based small business headquartered in Los Alamos, NM, with five (5) regional offices across the United States to locally support their growing presence at project sites. Edgewater has a proven track record and is a trusted provider of fixed-price construction projects, engineering, and technical services for the Department of Energy (DOE), Department of Defense (DOD), National Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Canadian Commercial Nuclear Industry, and private sector commercial contractors involved in nuclear, high-hazard, or complex operations. Edgewater's experience and guidance ensure that its customers perform hazardous operations, comply with regulatory requirements, and maintain the highest quality and safety standards.

Originally founded to support the Los Alamos National Laboratory, Edgewater now supports customers across the U.S. and Canada. Edgewater has five offices, with corporate headquarters in Los Alamos, NM and regional offices in Carlsbad, NM; Oak Ridge, TN; Aiken, SC; and Richland, WA.

Edgewater is committed to recruiting and maintaining a staff of highly skilled professionals to support our customers. In keeping with this objective, we offer highly competitive salaries and employee benefit packages structured to best suit your needs. We offer multiple individual and family benefit options including paid time off, medical, dental, life, vision, and disability insurance, and a pre- and post-tax 401 (k) retirement account with Company matching contributions and 100% vesting for eligible participants beginning DAY 1.