Industrial Hygiene Health and Safety Lead

Department: Environmental Health and Safety
Salary/Grade: EXS/8

The expected salary for this position is between $80,000 - $83,000 per year, in alignment with departmental equity and market data.

Job Summary:

The Industrial Hygiene Health and Safety Lead supervises, interprets, develops, implements, and maintains applicable industrial hygiene and environmental health and safety standards, systems, and processes with a focus on noise, respiratory protection, hazard communication, hazardous waste, asbestos, lead, and indoor air quality exposure assessments and ergonomics. Provides industrial hygiene and EHS guidance, consultation, and training to the Northwestern community. This position will support Northwestern's Chicago and Evanston campuses and will require working during the day, evening, weekdays, and weekends when necessary.

Please note:

• Ability to walk in outdoor environments.
• Ability to work extended and flexible hours during evenings and weekends.
• Extended periods of walking.
• Subject to being on call or called back to work.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Supervises, develops, and implements industrial hygiene health and safety programs and procedures in the assigned area of specialization, such as respiratory protection, occupational noise, hazard communication, hazardous waste, indoor air quality, and asbestos and lead management. Leads and manages projects to support EHS initiatives and programs through the development of safe work practices, project plans, workflows, processes, timelines, and presentations. Monitors current and emerging local, state, and federal industrial hygiene health and safety requirements to ensure compliance.
• Integrates regulatory requirements and best practices with results from safety inspections, incident investigations, exposure assessments, and observations into programmatic actions.
• Provides leadership, coaching, and technical and regulatory guidance to subordinates.
• Utilizes a variety of industrial hygiene monitoring, sampling and analytical equipment and instruments to evaluate chemical and noise exposures; maintains detailed records of sampling activities; develops exposure monitoring plans and implements all required exposure monitoring.
• Advises stakeholders regarding industrial hygiene protocols, procedures, and regulatory compliance; partners with schools and units to correct non-compliance issues, including follow-up corrective actions.
• Develops, administers, and supervises training for various programs, including hazard communication, hazardous waste, hearing conservation, respiratory protection, asbestos, and customized training when necessary.
• Partners with stakeholders to review project plans for compliance with local, state, and federal regulations; provides technical and regulatory guidance and interpretation.
• Responds, investigates, and documents incidents and emergencies, and facilitates necessary follow-up and action items.
• Maintains safety and health recordkeeping systems such as safety inspections/observations and injury and illness records.
• Works University special events (e.g., football games, graduation ceremonies, and other events) during weekdays, evenings, and weekends as needed to help ensure compliance with safety requirements.

Miscellaneous

Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant experience.

• 3 years of relevant work experience in the industrial hygiene and safety profession or one of its specialties, including:

  • Maintaining recordkeeping systems

  • Developing and conducting training in various EHS topics

  • Conducting inspections, incident investigations, and audits

  • Recognizing hazards

  • Participating in and leading emergency response

  • Addressing employee environmental health and safety concerns

  • Implementing environmental health and safety programs and measures

  • Preparing technical reports

  • Performing environmental and industrial hygiene surveys, including sampling and monitoring

Minimum Competencies: (Skills, knowledge, and abilities.)

• Thorough knowledge of OSHA, ANSI, ACGIH and other standards applicable to industrial hygiene and environmental health and safety

• Thorough knowledge and demonstration of industrial hygiene principles and practices

• Knowledge of asbestos and lead management programs

• Ability to operate various industrial hygiene monitoring equipment

• Ability to work with people of all ages and diverse constituencies

• Ability to diplomatically explain and interpret environmental health and safety principles

• Ability to manage multiple projects

• Excellent communication and writing skills

• Excellent computer skills

• Strong training and interpersonal skills

• Exhibits a positive attitude; personal integrity and responsibility

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, engineering, industrial hygiene, or a related science field from an accredited college or university or an ABET accredited program in industrial hygiene or safety

• Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), Certified Associate Industrial Hygienist (CAIH), or similar certification or desire to obtain certification

• 5 years or more of relevant work experience in the safety profession or one of its specialties

• ASP, SMP, CSP, or other related certification, or desire to obtain certification

Preferred Competencies: (Skills, knowledge, and abilities)

• Knowledge of ventilation systems.

• Knowledge of water intrusion response and remediation strategies.

• Ability to perform ergonomic assessments and provide recommendations.

Benefits:

At Northwestern, we are proud to provide meaningful and competitive benefits. The available benefits package for this position will include health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; paid vacation and holidays; paid medical/sick and parental leave; tuition benefits for the employee and dependents; pre-tax and flex spending accounts for commuting and dependent care; generous retirement savings options; and wellness programs. For a comprehensive overview of available benefits, including eligibility details, visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/benefits/index.html to learn more.

Work-Life and Wellness:
Northwestern offers comprehensive programs and services to help you and your family navigate life's challenges and opportunities, and adopt and maintain healthy lifestyles.
We support flexible work arrangements where possible and programs to help you locate and pay for quality, affordable childcare and senior/adult care. Visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/benefits/work-life/index.html to learn more.

Professional Growth & Development:
Northwestern supports employee career development in all circumstances whether your workspace is on campus or at home. If you're interested in developing your professional potential or continuing your formal education, we offer a variety of tools and resources. Visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/learning/index.html to learn more.

Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics, including disability and veteran status. View Northwestern's non-discrimination statement. Job applicants who wish to request an accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX Compliance. View additional information on the accommodations process.

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