Industrial Hygienist

Location : San Diego, CA, US

Company : Standard Ship Repair

Additional Locations : Bremerton, WA, US

Level of Experience : Experienced

Reports to : General Manager

Salary Status : Hourly / Non-Exempt

Summary / Objective : A shipyard industrial hygienist job focuses on protecting workers from occupational health hazards in a maritime environment. This role involves identifying, assessing, and controlling risks associated with chemicals, physical agents (like noise and heat), and ergonomic issues. They conduct workplace assessments, collect samples, develop control measures, and provide training to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.

Duties include, but are not limited to :

• Identify potential health hazards in the shipyard environment, including chemical exposures, physical agents like noise and vibration, and ergonomic factors.
• Conduct independent worksite inspections for hazardous materials such as asbestos, lead and other substances in various shipyard settings.
• Provide industrial hygiene expertise, surveys, and investigations to identify, evaluate, and control hazards affecting shipyard employees.
• Conduct atmospheric testing for flammable, toxic, and oxygen-deficient or enriched atmospheres on confined spaces.
• Develop and implement sampling plans for hazardous materials.
• Analyze and interpret hazardous material sampling data.
• Prepare and deliver reports on hazardous materials findings and recommendations.
• Stay up to date on the latest hazardous materials regulations and bast practices.
• Maintain proficiency in asbestos fiber counting and bulk analysis.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education / Experience Required :

Preferred : N / A

Position Type / Expected Hours of Work : This is a full-time position requires 40+ hours of work per week. M-F 0600 - 1430 (or as otherwise assigned by General Manager) with pre-scheduled overtime as needed.

Work Environment : This job operates in an office environment and shipyard work environment.

Travel : This position may require ability to travel.

Physical Demands : The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Must be available to work at heights, confined spaces and have the ability to climb staircases and ladders of varying sizes.

May involve carrying objects that weigh up to 50 lbs., frequent stooping, bending, crawling, reaching, and walking.

Work Authorization / Security Clearance (if applicable)

Other Duties : Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

AAP / EEO Statement : Standard Inspection Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer : minority / female / disability / veteran / sexual orientation, encouraging diversity in the workplace and a drug-free workplace.

Completion of a satisfactory background check.

Must pass a drug test and physical examination.