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What We Offer 

The Industrial Hygienist provides leadership on Industrial Hygiene (IH) for the Baytown site, primarily, and to support IH issues for the NAFTA region, as needed. 

Major Responsibilities 

• Assist with development and execution of annual IH monitoring plans.  

• Provide leadership on exposure assessment regulations and issues as they apply to the Baytown site and surrounding community. These include, but are not limited to, exposure assessment for OSHA general and chemical specific regulations as well as noise standards and recommendations for exposure reduction.   

• Assist with preparation of Industrial Hygiene monitoring reports, communications, and data analysis/organization.  

• Manage the fleet of gas detection instruments and provide guidance to operations, maintenance, and contractors as needed.  

• Ensure IH equipment is calibrated and serviced as required.  

• Conduct regular field audits and assessments to identify workplace hazards and recommend corrective actions.  

• Ensure compliance with applicable regulations, standards, and business requirements including, but not limited to, OSHA general and chemical specific regulations, noise standards, PPE, Respiratory Protection, Hearing Conservation, Ergonomics, Heat Stress, Laboratory Safety, and TDSHS Radiation Control Program regulations.  

• Serve as a resource to the site for regulatory interpretation and guidance.   

• Develop and deliver training on IH topics.   

• Lead field IH assessments to identify root causes, contributing factors and appropriate corrective actions.  

• Provide IH support to site operations, maintenance, and contractors.  

• Act as an alternate RSO to ensure compliance with applicable state and federal regulations including, but not limited to, TDSHS and DOT.   

• Stay abreast of regulatory changes impacting areas of responsibility.   

• Update Covestro site procedures, and programs to ensure compliance with new or revised regulations. 

• Advise the Emergency Operations Center Planning group and ERT regarding air monitoring during releases or upsets.   

• Lead industrial hygiene projects at the site (such as departmental projects) as needed/requested.    

• Participate in sitewide committees, such as the Ergonomics Team, Lab Safety Committee, or Safety Council to drive continuous improvement. 

• Lead and participate in investigations to identify root causes, and corrective actions 

What You Offer 

Basic Qualifications 

• Bachelor's degree in industrial hygiene or related technical discipline 

• The eligibility to apply for and obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) within a reasonable timeframe 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Master’s degree in Industrial Hygiene 

• Experience in occupational health