Industrial Hygiene Specialist at standardnuclearinc

  Standard Nuclear is fueling America’s nuclear renaissance at industrial scale. Our mission is to deliver the essential building blocks of nuclear power—enabling cost-effective, safe, and secure energy for the world.   The Industrial Hygiene Specialist will play a critical role in supporting Standard Nuclear’s commitment to a safe and healthy workplace. This position is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining programs that anticipate, recognize, evaluate, and control occupational health hazards. The Industrial Hygiene Specialist will work closely with operations, engineering, maintenance, and management teams to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and drive continuous improvement of workplace health and safety programs.   RESPONSIBILITIES   Industrial Hygiene Program Development & Management   Design, implement, and maintain comprehensive industrial hygiene programs to identify, assess, and mitigate occupational exposures (chemical, physical, biological, and ergonomic hazards).   Conduct qualitative and quantitative exposure assessments, including air sampling, noise monitoring, and other IH surveys.   Maintain exposure records and recommend appropriate engineering, administrative, and PPE controls.   Compliance & Regulatory Oversight   Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, DOE, and other applicable federal, state, and local regulations and industry standards (e.g., ACGIH TLVs, NIOSH RELs).   Prepare and maintain documentation for audits, inspections, and reporting requirements.   Serve as a subject matter expert during regulatory inspections and internal compliance reviews.   Training & Education   Develop and deliver training programs on key industrial hygiene topics such as chemical safety, respiratory protection, hearing conservation, and hazard communication.   Educate employees and leadership on workplace hazards and safe work practices.   Incident Investigation & Risk Assessment   Participate in incident investigations related to occupational health exposures and recommend corrective actions.   Conduct risk assessments and job hazard analyses (JHAs) to proactively identify and address potential hazards.   Collaboration & Continuous Improvement   Partner with operations, engineering, and maintenance teams to integrate IH considerations into process design and workplace changes.   Lead continuous improvement initiatives to advance safety culture and reduce health risks.   Provide technical guidance on the selection and proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).   Cross-functional Collaboration   Work closely with engineering, manufacturing, and quality assurance teams to integrate MC&A controls into facility operations.   Communicate compliance status, risks, and corrective actions clearly to leadership and stakeholders.     PREFERED QUALIFICATIONS   Background in Industrial  Hygiene, Occupational Safety & Health, Environmental Science, or related field; or equivalent relevant experience.   Experience   in ES&H with a focus on industrial hygiene, preferably in manufacturing, laboratory, or energy sector environments.   Hands-on experience with air monitoring equipment, noise dosimeters, IH instrumentation, and sampling methods.   Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations, ACGIH TLVs, NIOSH criteria, and exposure control strategies.   Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret sampling data and recommend effective controls.   Strong communication , collaboration, and training skills with the ability to influence across all levels of the organization.   Proficiency  with IH software, data management systems, and Microsoft Office Suite.     BENEFITS   Health, Dental & Vision Insurance   Health Savings Account   Disability and Life Insurance   401K Plan   Paid Time Off, Holidays     WORK ENVIRONMENT   This role is based in Oak Ridge, TN and involves work across office, laboratory, manufacturing, and controlled environments.     The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.   The performance of this position may occasionally require exposure to manufacturing areas which require the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses       Standard Nuclear embraces equal opportunity and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability, or any other legally protected status.     To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.