Industrial Hygiene Specialist
The Industrial Hygiene Specialist at Confidential Client is responsible for promoting occupational health and safety by conducting exposure and risk assessments, facilitating health and safety programs, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. This role involves employee engagement, training, safety audits, and managing workers' compensation activities within a mining environment focused on sustainability and safety.
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Overview
Confidential Client is seeking an Industrial Hygiene Specialist to support occupational health programs at a mining operation in Safford, AZ. You will engage with frontline teams, conduct exposure assessments, support regulatory compliance (e.g., OSHA/MSHA), lead training, and recommend controls to protect worker health.
What You’ll Do
- Assist or conduct detailed exposure assessments and analyses of operational procedures, facility design, equipment, and materials.
- Develop, recommend, and help implement controls for occupational health hazards.
- Lead and participate in safety audits and facility inspections to ensure regulatory compliance and a safe working environment.
- Direct employee engagement activities (risk assessments, toolbox talks) to raise occupational health awareness.
- Prepare reports and presentations for management; communicate findings clearly in one-on-one and group settings.
- Train staff across divisions on health and safety procedures, including specialized training (e.g., confined space, hearing conservation) and annual refresher training.
- Accompany MSHA/OSHA/State Mine Inspectors and document regulated field activities.
- Support administration of workers’ compensation programs, loss-prevention and rehabilitation efforts as needed.
- Manage functions or projects and may have supervisory responsibilities.
- Perform other duties as required to maintain a safe and healthy workplace.
Qualifications
- Minimum: Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Hygiene, Public Health, or closely related scientific/technical discipline (no prior experience required).
- Preferred: At least one internship or co-op (or equivalent) in a mining or industrial environment.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
- Ability to engage effectively with frontline workers and leadership to influence safe work practices.
- Competency with industrial hygiene sampling, exposure assessment methods, and familiarity with OSHA/MSHA regulations is highly desirable.
Working Conditions & Requirements
- Work is performed in mining and industrial environments; may include exposure to extreme temperatures, moving machinery, dust/fumes, chemicals, and other site hazards.
- Regular use of personal protective equipment (hard hat, hearing protection, safety glasses, safety footwear); respirators, protective clothing, or specialized PPE as required.
- May be required to climb stairs/ladders, work on elevated platforms, and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.
- Candidates may be required to pass a medical exam and mandatory pre-employment and ongoing drug/alcohol testing where allowed by law.
- Employees may be required to work non-standard schedules, including shifts, at a 24/7 operation.
Compensation & Benefits
- Estimated base salary range: $65,000 - $90,000 per year. Actual pay is based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors.
- Benefits include medical, dental, vision, company-paid life and disability insurance, 401(k) with employer match, paid time off, parental leave, tuition assistance, Employee Assistance Program, and other voluntary benefits.
- Additional discretionary/incentive payments may be available based on company and individual performance.
Why This Role Matters
As an Industrial Hygiene Specialist with Confidential Client in Safford, AZ, you will directly influence worker health and safety by identifying hazards, implementing practical controls, and building a strong safety culture across operations. This role offers hands-on, impactful work in a collaborative environment with career development opportunities.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
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