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Industrial Hygiene Specialist
Location: Oak Ridge, TN
Department: Operations
FUNCTION
The Industrial Hygiene Specialist will play a critical role in supporting Standard Nuclear’s commitment to a safe and healthy workplace. This position is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining programs that anticipate, recognize, evaluate, and control occupational health hazards. The Industrial Hygiene Specialist will work closely with operations, engineering, maintenance, and management teams to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and drive continuous improvement of workplace health and safety programs.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Industrial Hygiene Program Development & Management
- Design, implement, and maintain comprehensive industrial hygiene programs to identify, assess, and mitigate occupational exposures (chemical, physical, biological, and ergonomic hazards).
- Conduct qualitative and quantitative exposure assessments, including air sampling, noise monitoring, and other IH surveys.
- Maintain exposure records and recommend appropriate engineering, administrative, and PPE controls.
Compliance & Regulatory Oversight
- Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, DOE, and other applicable federal, state, and local regulations and industry standards (e.g., ACGIH TLVs, NIOSH RELs).
- Prepare and maintain documentation for audits, inspections, and reporting requirements.
- Serve as a subject matter expert during regulatory inspections and internal compliance reviews.
Training & Education
- Develop and deliver training programs on key industrial hygiene topics such as chemical safety, respiratory protection, hearing conservation, and hazard communication.
- Educate employees and leadership on workplace hazards and safe work practices.
Incident Investigation & Risk Assessment
- Participate in incident investigations related to occupational health exposures and recommend corrective actions.
- Conduct risk assessments and job hazard analyses (JHAs) to proactively identify and address potential hazards.
Collaboration & Continuous Improvement
- Partner with operations, engineering, and maintenance teams to integrate IH considerations into process design and workplace changes.
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives to advance safety culture and reduce health risks.
- Provide technical guidance on the selection and proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
Cross-functional Collaboration
- Work closely with engineering, manufacturing, and quality assurance teams to integrate MC&A controls into facility operations.
- Communicate compliance status, risks, and corrective actions clearly to leadership and stakeholders.
PREFERED QUALIFICATIONS
- Background in Industrial Hygiene, Occupational Safety & Health, Environmental Science, or related field; or equivalent relevant experience.
- Experience in ES&H with a focus on industrial hygiene, preferably in manufacturing, laboratory, or energy sector environments.
- Hands-on experience with air monitoring equipment, noise dosimeters, IH instrumentation, and sampling methods.
- Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations, ACGIH TLVs, NIOSH criteria, and exposure control strategies.
- Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret sampling data and recommend effective controls.
- Strong communication, collaboration, and training skills with the ability to influence across all levels of the organization.
- Proficiency with IH software, data management systems, and Microsoft Office Suite.
BENEFITS
- Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Health Savings Account
- Disability and Life Insurance
- 401K Plan
- Paid Time Off, Holidays
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The performance of this position may occasionally require exposure to manufacturing areas which require the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses
Standard Nuclear embraces equal opportunity and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability, or any other legally protected status.
To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.