Industrial Hygienist jobs in Olympia, WA

Some of what you’ll do:

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  Travel to employers’ place of business or worksite and conduct journey-level onsite Industrial Hygiene consultations, independently or as part of a consultation team, for employers emphasizing small businesses in high hazard fixed industries and construction.
• Performs complex safety and health surveys and audits to identify, evaluate and recommend controls for occupational health hazards, including chemical, biological and physical hazards.
• Performs coordinated consultations with Safety and Risk Management when requested.
• Advises employers of methods to eliminate unsafe work practices, including ergonomic hazards, applying the hierarchy of controls. Researches accident and injury records for specific industries and employers.
• Evaluates worksites and assists employers in developing required safety and health written programs.
• Conducts walk around assessment of all types of worksites; Walks over uneven ground and climb stairs and/or ladders.
• Takes field notes, photos, and makes observations; conducts interviews; reviews written materials/programs, data sheets, and written reports or records provided by employer or employee representatives; critically evaluates use of protective methods, including use of personal protective equipment, safe work practices, and engineering controls using instruments as required.
• Prepares written reports, inputs exposure documentation, data, hazard descriptions, potential effects, recommended actions and corrective measures needed including interim protection.
• Uses industrial hygiene sampling equipment and techniques for analysis and measurement of noise, non-ionizing radiation, vibration, temperatures and chemical exposure for comparison with exposure limits.
• Submits samples and reports to laboratory.
• Performs industrial hygiene calculations, and analyzes and reports on survey results and laboratory data.
• Organizes, writes and edits comprehensive reports including analysis of the employer’s accident prevention program and other written programs. Submits reports and conclusions for review and approval by supervisor.
• Provides verbal and written report to customer and monitors status to abatement completion and submission of report to Forms and Records.
• Fields questions originating from phone calls, e-mails or face to face visits in or out of the office.
• Makes referrals to other DOSH and L&I programs.
• And much more!

REQUIRED:

• A Bachelor's degree involving major study in occupational safety and/or health, industrial hygiene, chemistry, physics, chemical, mechanical or sanitary engineering, environmental science, nursing, medicine, biology, or related field
• Three years of experience as an industrial hygienist. *
• Detection of Occupational Health Hazards-Skilled in sampling and direct measuring techniques for chemical, biological and physical occupational health hazards.
• Coursework-Industrial Hygiene-Successful completion of college-level coursework in Industrial Hygiene.
• Knowledge of Safety and Health Rules and Regulations-Possession of a thorough understanding of both WISHA (Washington Industrial Safety and Health Administration) and OSHA (federal government’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration) industrial hygiene related rules and regulations. Understands and is able to explain to customers what their businesses must do to comply with occupational health regulations.
• A valid unrestricted driver license and may not have convictions for driving under the influence or driving offense that endangered or harmed others within the past 7 years.

• A Master’s degree involving major study in industrial hygiene or related field will substitute for one year of industrial hygiene experience.

• Professional safety certification, such as Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH).
• Masters’ degree in industrial hygiene or related science with 3 years of experience in industrial hygiene which should include broad experience in the anticipation, recognition, evaluation, and management of occupational health hazards (chemical, physical, & biological).

• Skilled in sampling and direct measuring techniques for chemical, biological and physical occupational health hazards.
• Possession of a thorough understanding of both WISHA (Washington Industrial Safety and Health Administration) and OSHA (federal government’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration) industrial hygiene related rules and regulations.
• Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) certification from the American Board of Industrial Hygiene.
• Three or more years of experience conducting training and delivering presentations to large groups.
• Three or more years of experience leading complex consultations or inspections.
• Strong working knowledge of occupational health and safety standards, consensus standards and industry best practices. (Three years of experience.)

Application Process:
The top candidates will be contacted directly to interview for this position. Because the selection will be based on information provided by you, it is in your best interest to identify the knowledge, skills and abilities that address the mandatory and desirable qualifications described in the announcement.

Please include the following documents with your application:

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  A letter of interest describing why you WANT this opportunity.
• A current resume detailing applicable experience and education.
• A list of at least three professional references with current telephone numbers.

• Offer of hire is contingent upon completion of a background check that includes a criminal record history review.
• Positions requiring travel must have a valid unrestricted driver's license and must be insured if driving a privately owned vehicle on state business.
• This position is represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE).
• Candidates who are offered a job with L&I must possess work authorization which does not require sponsorship by the employer for a visa now or in the future.
• The Department of Labor & Industries complies with the employment eligibility verification requirements of the federal Form, I-9. The selected candidate must be able to provide proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States consistent with the requirements of that form on the first day of employment.
• Please note: This announcement may be used to fill multiple permanent and/or non-permanent positions.