Industrial Hygiene/Occupational Health Specialist

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

- Perform oversight and testing from an industrial hygiene perspective at TN Mines locations.

- Conduct industrial hygiene hazard assessments to identify, evaluate and mitigate exposure risks.

- Execute field assessments and worksite audits focused on occupational health and safety.

- Determine appropriate sampling strategies for airborne contaminants, noise and other IH-related concerns.

- Review safety plans, health exposure assessments and technical documentation for completeness and compliance.

- Attend and actively contribute to meetings, briefings and safety planning sessions.

- Maintain thorough records of inspections, assessments and field recommendations in alignment with regulatory expectations.

- Support a culture of safety and health by collaborating with field teams, management and CHESS staff.

- Provide occupational health measures in alignment with state protocols – including treatment and evaluation of ill or injured co-workers.

- Oversight of workers compensation program.

- Develop and implement health and safety programs to prevent workplace injuries and illnesses.

- Conduct risk assessments to identify workplace hazards and recommend preventive measures.

- Provide training and education to employees on health and safety practices.

- Maintain health records and ensure compliance with local, state and federal regulations.

- Evaluate work environments and design programs to control or eliminate risks associated with chemical, physical and biological agents.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

- Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Hygiene, Safety, Environmental Science, Occupational Health or a related technical discipline.

- Demonstrated experience in exposure assessment, sampling strategy development, hazard identification and regulatory compliance.

- Proven ability to operate independently in the field and contribute to multi-disciplinary teams.

- Strong verbal and written communication skills for interfacing with clients, stakeholders and project teams.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

- Certification such as CIH (Certified Industrial Hygienist), CSP or equivalent is a plus.

- RN, LPN, AEMT or Paramedic licensure

- 8+ years of direct experience in Industrial Hygiene with emphasis on mining environments.

- Previous MSHA experience.

- Familiarity with MSHA, OSHA, NIOSH, ACGIH and other relevant health and safety standards.