Industrial Hygienist II - Sr. Industrial Hygienist I

Classification Title:

Industrial Hygienist II - Sr. Industrial Hygienist I

Grade:

23-25 (depending on experience)

Requisition No.:

2769

Number of Positions:

1

Location:

Oak Ridge, TN

Organization:

SSHQA

Department:

Safety & Health

Project Assignment:

Fill Industrial Hygiene Programs

Posting Date:

7/23/2026

Closing Date:

8/26/2026

Duties:

SUMMARY: The Industrial Hygienist job family is responsible for developing, implementing and administering industrial hygiene program. Serves as a resource for line management to develop and administer a proactive industrial hygiene program that minimizes risk to the employees and the environment.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide specific support, management and/or coordination of ES&H programs as assigned to include the following: 
• Provide leadership and support for implementing the Implements and provides oversight and technical support in the practical application of regulatory procedures/requirements and standards applicable to the industrial hygiene discipline.
• Monitor work practices in the assigned area. 
• Conduct hazard analyses consistent with the Integrated Safety Management System (ISMS) process to anticipate and control health hazards.
• Review operations, procedures, and work control documents that involve hazardous materials or agents.
• Coordinate with project managers, supervisors and subcontract coordinators on industrial hygiene/health implications. 
• Conduct initial or baseline surveys of work areas or operations to identify and evaluate potential worker health risks.
• Perform hazard assessments for chemical, physical, and biological agents and ergonomic stressors using recognized assessment methodologies and use of accredited industrial hygiene laboratories.
• Recommend appropriate engineering, administrative, work practice, and/or personal protective control methods to limit concentrations to acceptable levels.
• Perform or oversee initial or baseline industrial hygiene surveys of work areas or operations to identify, evaluate, and control potential worker health risks.
• Conduct periodic IH surveys and/or sampling based on regulatory requirements and ensure that supervisors and sampled workers are informed of the results.
• Prepare Industrial Hygiene Air Sampling (IHAS) reports as required.
• Attend meetings to communicate IH program issues within area of expertise.
• Document and maintain IH survey records, notifications of personal monitoring results, and equipment calibration logs.
• Recommend appropriate engineering, administrative, work practice, and/or PPE including respiratory protection to control methods to limit potential contact with hazardous chemicals, physical, and/or biological agents to acceptable levels.

JOB KNOWLEDGE:

• Technical and field knowledge of assigned industrial hygiene area.
• Knowledge and understanding of the elements and attributes of the Environmental Management System (EMS) and of the Integrated Safety Management System (ISMS), as defined in the UCOR PPD-EH-1400, Integrated Safety Management System Description.
• Working knowledge and practical application of industrial hygiene procedures, and governmental regulations, and practices.
• Experience in industrial hygiene oversight/compliance activities.
• Knowledge and understanding of governmental industrial hygiene standards, procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Skills in verbal and written communication.

Job-Related Qualifications Required:

Grade 23

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in ES&H discipline or related science/engineering area in an associated area applicable to the program to be supported or demonstrated equivalent education, experience, and training.

Experience: 2+ years of relevant experience required. 

Grade 24

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in ES&H discipline or related science/engineering area in an associated area applicable to the program to be supported or demonstrated equivalent education, experience, and training.

Experience: 4+ years of relevant experience required. Relevant professional certification preferred (i.e. CIH, CSP, CHP, etc.), or must have the ability to obtain professional certification.

Grade 25

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in ES&H discipline or related science/engineering area in an associated area applicable to the program to be supported or demonstrated equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Experience: Minimum of 7 yrs. of experience. Relevant professional certification preferred (i.e. CIH, CSP, CHP, etc.), or must have the ability to obtain professional certification.

Relocation:

☐ YES

☒ NO

UCOR prohibits smoking in enclosed areas, including company vehicles.

NOTE 1: Candidates eligible for 3161 status must so indicate on their résumé or cover sheet and provide a copy of their 3161 Preference-In-Hiring Eligibility form with their résumé. Section 3161 of the National Defense Authorization Act requires UCOR to give preference-in-hiring to qualified 3161 eligible displaced Department of Energy (DOE) contractor employees before other external hiring on DOE-funded work is considered. To be 3161 eligible, you must have worked for a DOE contractor on or before September 27, 1991.

NOTE 2: Only web applications will be considered.

TO APPLY:

External Applicants (i.e., non-employees): go to the UCOR Employment external web site: https://ucor.com/employment to submit your cover letter and résumé for a job posting.

For Internal Applicants, go to the UCOR internal web site: UCOR Career Center

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