Industrial Hygiene Specialist

Vulcan Elements is manufacturing American rare-earth permanent magnets for a secure, resilient future. With a focus on national security and economic resiliency, we serve critical industries such as defense, aerospace, and automotive powering a high-technology future. Vulcan Elements is building a team of ambitious professionals committed to Mission Focus, Technical Excellence and Transparency.

As an Industrial Hygiene Specialist at Vulcan Elements you will be responsible for indoor air quality, employee health and protection, project oversight and report preparation. This role begins in Durham, NC and is expected to move to Benson, NC upon completion of new facility.

Responsibilities

Program Development

Design and stand up Vulcan's Industrial Hygiene Program, establishing enterprise-wide standards that comply with local, state, and federal regulations.

Assist in developing a pre-employment and annual physical program for team members

Design and implement an Industrial Hygiene Sampling and Monitoring program.

Design and implement an Ergonomics program

Assist in establishing PPE requirements and a PPE program.

Field Leadership

Conduct Industrial Hygiene Sampling and Monitoring

Chemical and noise exposures

Area and personal air monitoring

Compare employee exposures to noise and air contamination against regulatory limits from OSHA; local, state, and federal regulations; and ACGIH

Conduct audits and surveys to determine PPE effectiveness.

Conduct regular as well as incident-related ergonomic assessments and provide recommendations

Interface with regulatory agencies and incorporate new regulations into the program.

Conduct team member respirator fit testing

Oversee and coordinate employee health testing (audiometric, pulmonary, etc.)

Report preparation

Responsibilities and tasks outlined are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of the business

Qualifications

BA/BS in industrial hygiene, environmental science/engineering, occupational health science, or other related field

5+ years of technical experience in an industrial environment

5+ of experience in developing complex exposure assessments, identifying similar exposure groups (SEGs), and developing exposure monitoring plans

Experience in area and personal air monitoring

Experience in conducting noise surveys, evaluating data, and providing recommendations

Experience in conducting ergonomic assessments and providing recommendations

Experience in participating in JHAs and writing HASPs.

Knowledge of industrial processes and the health hazards associated with chemicals, biological agents, and physical stressors

Ability to work in a respirator and protective clothing.

Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication

Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams

Desired Skills

Experience building a program or working in a start-up, industrial/manufacturing company

Experience in powdered metal industry

First aid/CPR/AED certification

OSHA 30

Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export-controlled information or facilities.

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