• Bachelor’s degree in industrial Hygiene, Chemistry, Biology, Toxicology, or related technical field plus minimum two years of job-related experience required.
• Experience in a refinery or petrochemical industry preferred.
• Ability to interpret sampling data, conduct research, and make recommendations based on the hierarchy of controls.
• Sound understanding of field sampling methods and instrumentation.
• Ability to select appropriate control measures from the information contained in Safety Data Sheets.
• Clear, concise and effective oral and written communication skills.
• Strong aptitude for computer and various software applications.  Proficient with Microsoft office products.
• Able to wear additional personal protective equipment (respiratory protection, fall protection, chemical protective clothing, etc.)
• Able to work from elevated heights.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• • Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) preferred but not required.
  • Certified Safety Professional 

Ability to work extended hours including emergency call outs.

1. Develop, maintain, and execute comprehensive health risk assessments aligned with the Corporate IH Exposure Assessment Program:

• Review and update the refinery exposure assessments to ensure health hazards are clearly identified and exposure profiles are well characterized.  This includes qualitative and quantitative assessment documentation.
•  (goes with item 2) Execute annual sampling plan to include area and personal monitoring requirements.
• Review all laboratory results and maintain data integrity in the IH Database (Cority).
• Communicate monitoring results to employees and the senior management team.

2. Build and execute annual sampling plan to include area and personal monitoring requirements based on Exposure Assessment Program:

• Manage and maintain inventory of IH air monitoring equipment to ensure it is properly calibrated, maintained, and repaired. 
• Coordinate with refinery personnel to facilitate and drive continuous improvement for the H2S Safety & Personal Monitor Program.
• Coordinate preventative maintenance and repair of emergency response air monitoring equipment.

3. Manage and maintain the Safety Data Sheet system and chemical approval process:

• Maintain the Safety Data Sheet database. 
• Participate in the Chemical/Hazardous Substance Review process for new materials and associated Safety Data Sheets.
• Recommend appropriate safeguards for materials approved for use on-site.
• Conduct hazard assessments to maintain an accurate and up-to-date chemical inventory.

4. Provides professional IH support, training and oversight for Industrial Hygiene programs, including but not limited to:

• Hazard Communication, Respiratory Protection, Hearing Conservation, Radiation Safety, Chemical Specific Programs (Lead, Asbestos, Benzene, Hydrogen Sulfide), etc.
• Ensures effective implementation and compliance with IH programs, practices, procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Provide Industrial Hygiene training for Emergency Response Teams and site personnel responsible for air monitoring during an emergency to ensure full-time and volunteer responders can make timely decisions during an emergency chemical release.

5.  General Industrial Hygiene Support:

• Interface with regulatory agencies (OSHA, EPA, USCG) as needed.
• Provide IH support for the design/installation of new or modified operating equipment/facilities as part of the site MOC process as needed.
• IH support for emergency response activities as needed.
• Support Corporate Legal Department, Human Resources, and Health Services as needed.

6.  Maintain applicable training, licenses, certifications, qualifications, etc. to perform key IH duties, including but not limited to:

• Radiation Safety Officer
• Industrial Hygiene related continuing education and training