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Under general direction, the Senior Industrial Hygienist performs highly technical and complex occupational health and industrial hygiene work in the development, implementation, maintenance and enforcement of regulations, policies, and programs in relation to the identification, evaluation, control and prevention of workplace hazards. This position will serve as a first line supervisor and technical advisor providing expertise on occupational health and safety, related laws and regulations and emergency planning and response.
Job Responsibility:
Conducts or oversees site evaluations of SFPUC facilities for the purpose of identifying, evaluating, recommending controls, and regulating the use of hazardous chemicals, biological, and physical agents
Develops, implements, and maintains health and safety programs, including Injury and Illness Prevention, Asbestos, Lead, Silica, Respiratory Protection, Medical Monitoring, Hazard Communication, Hearing Conservation, Heat Illness Prevention, Infection Control, Bloodborne Pathogens, Indoor Air Quality, and Worksite Emergency Action Plans, etc.
Develops and conducts health and safety trainings for employees, supervisors, and managers at various SFPUC locations
Responds to industrial hygiene issues and recommends corrective actions
Supervises industrial hygiene, health and safety and support staff
Responds to hazardous materials incidents and or employee concerns that may involve exposure to chemical, physical, or biological agents
Investigates accidents, incidents, and/or employee concerns involving exposure to chemical, physical or biological agents and ensure that effective corrective action plans are developed and implemented
Drives to various work locations to conduct site inspections, trainings and attend meetings
Requirements:
Possession of a Master’s degree in Industrial Hygiene, Occupational Safety and Health
Environmental Sciences, Health, or Management
or a closely related field from an accredited college or university
Four (4) years of professional industrial hygiene experience, which must include at least one (1) year of journey level experience equivalent to the level of City and County of San Francisco class 6138 Industrial Hygienist
Experience must have included professional industrial hygiene activities including either hazardous materials management or identification, evaluation, and control of occupational health hazards
Possession of a valid driver’s license
if not a California driver’s license ability to obtain a California Driver’s License within 45 days of hire
Certification by the American Board of Industrial Hygiene as a Certified Industrial Hygienist in the Comprehensive Practice of Industrial Hygiene
Possession of a baccalaureate degree with major coursework in Industrial Hygiene, Occupational Safety and Health
Environmental Sciences, Health, or Management
or a closely related field from an accredited college or university
AND two (2) additional years of experience (six (6) years total) as described above may substitute for the required education and experience
Nice to have:
Possession of a Certification as a Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
Experience as a safety professional in public utilities industry