NUMBER OF POSTINGS: ONE (1)
DATE OF POSTING: WEDNESDAY, MAY 6, 2026 AT 12:00 A.M. (MIDNIGHT)
DATE OF REMOVAL: SUNDAY, MAY 10, 2026 AT 11:59 P.M.
As part of the Environmental, Health, and Safety Department, the Industrial Hygienist develops, implements, and maintains programs, policies, and procedures to measure and reduce employees' exposure to physical, chemical, biological, and ergonomic stress factors. Conducts environmental monitoring as needed to ensure employees are protected from health and safety hazards.
- Manages and calibrates equipment used to collect air and noise samples.
- Operates and directs the use of industrial hygiene equipment. Interfaces with the analytical lab to coordinate sampling and analysis. Produces industrial hygiene reports and explains information to relevant department(s).
- Evaluates the need for quantitative assessment of air contaminants, noise, and other physical, biological, and chemical stressors.
- Conducts environmental testing to confirm the effectiveness of new or existing hazard control systems against appropriate OELs. Provides recommendations for exposure controls when appropriate.
- Prepares or reviews order specifications for the purchase of safety equipment, ensuring that proper features are present and that items conform to the appropriate health and safety standards.
- Compiles, analyzes, and interprets statistical data related to occupational illnesses and incidents.
- Investigates industrial incidents, injuries, or occupational diseases. Determines root causes and implements corrective or preventative measures. Reports or reviews findings from incident investigations, facilities inspections, or environmental testing. Conducts interviews with various individuals to obtain information about work environments and workplace incidents.
- Maintains and applies knowledge of current occupational health and safety regulations applicable to AMERICAN's manufacturing processes.
- Provides consultation and advice on occupational health problems and concerns, when needed.
- Reviews internal health and safety programs, policies, and procedures to determine their effectiveness and recommends improvements when necessary.
- Develops materials and processes for health- or safety-related training where technical knowledge is needed, including exposure-related issues with complex legal requirements and other requirements, such as those provided by Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), the American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists, etc.
- Advises various parties on workers' compensation claims pertaining to workplace exposures.
- Reviews and interprets federal and state regulations on safety. Makes recommendations to Company policies or procedures to ensure compliance is maintained and best practices are utilized.
- Keeps work area clean and orderly. Knows safety rules that apply to the safety of others and to personal safety. Reports malfunction of equipment to proper authority. Performs other work as instructed by supervision.
- Adheres, supports, and strictly follows Company, quality, and environmental standards and directives while performing job duties for the protection of themselves and others.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must exhibit a bachelor's degree in Industrial Hygiene from an accredited four-year college or university. Proof of degree required. A transcript or diploma would be acceptable and must be provided. OR Must exhibit a bachelor's degree in a relevant field of study from an accredited four-year college or university with at least one (1) year of previous experience working in an Industrial Hygiene role. Proof of degree required. A transcript or diploma would be acceptable and must be provided.
- Must exhibit the ability to interpret Industrial Hygiene monitoring data and compare against the appropriate Occupational Exposure Limits (OELs) to determine compliance and make recommendations for improvements.
- Must exhibit the ability to use and maintain Industrial Hygiene monitoring equipment.
- Must exhibit strong project management, teamwork, presentation, and strategic planning skills.
- Must exhibit good attention to detail and good organizational skills.
- Must exhibit strong technical writing skills.
- Must exhibit good oral and written communication skills with all levels of the Company (i.e., good command of grammar and spelling). Must exhibit the ability to communicate in a courteous, polite, and effective manner, both verbally and in written format.
- Must exhibit the ability to perform mathematical calculations accurately.
- Must exhibit the ability to learn technical systems and analytical or scientific software (e.g., statistical computing programs, chemical management software, etc.).
- Must exhibit a working knowledge in the use of word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, and database software, such as Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
- Must exhibit good reasoning and analytical skills for identifying and resolving problems.
- Must exhibit good interpersonal skills, and the ability to interact with persons of different socio-economic, cultural, and educational backgrounds. Must exhibit the ability to cooperate well with other individuals and establish and maintain effective working relationships.
- Must be able to read and interpret technical information, such as federal and state regulations on safety.
- Must be able to work extra hours on weekdays, weekends, and holidays as required to fulfill job duties.
- Must be willing and able to travel as required in order to perform job duties and represent the Company when needed.
- Must exhibit a record of punctuality and excellent attendance.
- Must exhibit the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the job duties.
- Due to the hazardous nature of the job environment (mobile equipment, overhead cranes, etc.), an acceptable level of vision and hearing is required in order to identify and respond to visual and audible warnings in a safe manner.
- Must exhibit the ability to work with confidential information and maintain confidentiality.
- Must possess a valid state issued driver's license.
- Must exhibit a tolerance for stress, the ability to manage multiple tasks, work independently, and meet deadlines under a dynamic work schedule. The nature of this job requires performing job duties with numerous interruptions.
- Must exhibit professionalism and good judgment.
- Must be physically able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations.
- Must exhibit the ability to effectively train others.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Master's degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Health, or other relevant field of study from an accredited college or university. Proof of degree required. A transcript or diploma would be acceptable and must be provided.
- Certification in Environmental Health and Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or equivalent. Proof of certification required.
- Three or more years of experience working as an Industrial Hygienist or similar role.
- Previous experience working in a heavy industrial environment.
ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL FUNCTIONS:
- Sitting required while in office, at desk, while driving, etc.
- Standing required on even and uneven surfaces while conducting incident investigations, observing employees working, collecting samples, etc.
- Walking required on various even and uneven surfaces, such as gravel, asphalt, and concrete to access different areas of the plant. Walking required within testing area on uneven gravel surfaces to monitor test, get to different areas of facility, etc.
- Climbing stairs required to access the top of the Cupola and other areas throughout the plant.
- Climbing all types of ladders required in various areas of the plant, including step ladders to access supplies.
- Balancing required while on ladders, using stairs, and maneuvering throughout the plant.
- Stooping, kneeling, and/or crouching required to conduct incident investigations, file, sample, etc.
- Crawling required to conduct incident investigations.
- Overhead reach required to access equipment and supplies, put equipment on employees.
- Forward reach required to put sampling equipment on and off employees, operate sampling equipment, access and catalog videos, computer work, etc.
- Bended reach required for lower cabinets.
- Handling required for sampling equipment, phone, books, stapler, hard hat, respirators, etc.
- Use of fingers required for computer work, writing, calibrating testing machines, demonstrating use of earplugs, etc.
- Feeling required to determine vibration on equipment, etc.
- Talking required for giving lectures, communication, etc.
- Vision required for safety, walking throughout plant, etc.
- Hearing required for safety and communication.
- Lifting required for supplies and pumps weighing up to 50 pounds from floor to waist.
- Carrying required for sampling equipment, box of hats and safety glasses, up to 50 pounds, although usually less than 20 pounds up to 100 yards.
- Pushing and pulling required for file cabinets, and drawers, up to 10 pounds.
Employees interested in being considered for the vacancy position listed above who believe they meet the minimum qualifications required should complete an application for the position online at any of the following: 1) https://americanusa.applicantpool.com/internaljobs, 2) Internal Job Bids page on ACIPCO Connect at https://connect.american-usa.com/hr_center/internal_job_bids, 3) Internal Job Postings link on the Employee/Retiree portal at http://my.acipco.com/portal, or 4) in the Human Resources Division no later than:
SUNDAY, MAY 10, 2026 AT 11:59 P.M.
The candidate selected for this job opening will be subject to the following policy: Any employee whose job performance is deemed unsatisfactory will be considered for any vacancy in a lower salary job for which that person is qualified, or if no suitable opening exists, that employee may be terminated. An applicant's attendance, punctuality, and discipline records are important considerations when evaluating candidates for a job vacancy. Applicants with active discipline records may not be considered for a vacancy.
ADDITIONAL OPENINGS ADDED WITHIN THIRTY (30) WORKING DAYS OF DATE FIRST RESULTS POSTED WILL BE AWARDED FROM THIS BID.
EOE/VETS/DISABILITY