MEI Industrial Solutions is the premier provider of end-to-end industrial solutions across North America. Safety is more than a priority at MEI - it's a commitment and a core value. We are proud to carry an industry-leading EMR. Join our team and take on some of North America's most complex and rewarding industrial challenges.
Position Summary:
The Industrial Hygienist will drive initiatives that support MEI’s environmental policies and practices company wide. Will advise on hazardous materials such as asbestos or lead; identifies and evaluates chemical, physical, biological, and radiological controls; and offers guidance and support for spillage or leaks with appropriate notification, documentation, containment, clean-up, and/or disposal. Advise stakeholders on hazardous materials regulations and state or federal legal requirements.
This is a hybrid remote position; however, overnight travel will be required to MEI locations across the country as needed for this role.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Participate in the investigations into industrial accidents, injuries, or hazardous materials contamination or concerns. Offer hazardous condition monitoring and formulate appropriate SOPs.
- Stay up to date on changing regulations and industrial processes; inform and educate others, as necessary.
- Recommend, design, and implement procedures for the detection and mitigation of environmental concerns or health stressors unique to each job site or location, as well as industry-common hazards.
- Monitor and evaluate corrective actions taken to ensure compliance and effectiveness.
- Participate in job walks, pre-task planning, and job hazard analyses.
- Conduct or arrange for third party testing of air quality, noise levels, temperatures, and other environmental conditions or health stressors as necessary; ensure consistent, appropriate, and effective measures are in place for waste removal and/or disposal.
- Coordinate with Safety team for technical standards application, personal exposure identification and monitoring, and modifications to Safety programs.
- Inspect job sites, facilities, floors, outdoor areas, machinery / equipment, clothing / uniforms, or powered vehicles to identify and correct or eliminate potential hazards.
- Verify subcontractor or third-party work is performed according to governmental regulations, technical specifications, and MEI / customer specific requirements.
- Provide SME technical advice on handling environmental health related concerns, assist with policy information dissemination, and generate regular and appropriate reporting for project leadership and stakeholders.
- Adjust, configure, or calibrate testing instrumentation as necessary; uphold data collection and collection methods integrity.
- Travel to U.S. locations as needed; travel may involve overnight stays.
Minimum Qualifications (Experience, Skills, and Education):
- Bachelor's degree in Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, Construction, or related field.
- Five (5) to Seven (7) years’ experience identifying environmental areas of concern, performing job hazard analyses, or other areas of progressive responsibility. Extensive background and knowledge of Industrial Hygiene may be considered in lieu of a degree.
- Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), Registered Industrial Hygiene Professional (RIHP), or equivalent certification highly preferred.
- Background or experience with nuclear facility regulations and knowledge of environmental remediation activities and job hazards similar to the nuclear energy industry highly preferred.
- Interpret federal codes, standards, and regulations related to Industrial Hygiene and applicable in environments adjacent to nuclear energy.
- Good mechanical aptitude and knowledge of various equipment functions helpful.
- Good understanding of mathematical concepts, chemistry, production / processing, and/or building / construction environments helpful.
- Possess a valid driver’s license and be insurable.
- Trouble-shoot using inductive and deductive reasoning and solid investigative skills and have the ability to solve problems with others and across all levels of experience and understanding.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
Physical, hands-on work may be expected. An Industrial Hygienist must be able to perform General Physical Activities — activities that require considerable use of arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials up to 50 pounds. Frequent use of hands and fingers with good hand/eye coordination. Occasional work in a non-temperature-controlled environment and/or outdoors with exposure to inclement weather, and over uneven ground or terrain. May be exposed to areas of high noise levels, or low-lit areas.
Additional Requirements:
Work with a Top-of-Mind Awareness for the safety of yourself and everyone at the job site. Must be able to work in a high functioning team environment. Display the highest levels of honesty, integrity, and professionalism. Take pride in your work and in the company. Communicate openly and strive for peak performance in daily tasks. Know and deliver the quality service MEI’s customers have come to expect.
Disclaimer: This job description is intended to summarize the type and level of work performed by an Industrial Hygienist and is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and/or requirements. MEI reserves the right to change or modify this job description or the essential duties of the job, as necessary.
MEI is an Equal Opportunity, M/F/Disabled/Vet Preferred Employer.
