INDUSTRIAL HYGENIST

Atmos Solutions, Inc. is a small business Enterprise (SBE) as certified by the DC Department of Small and

Local Business Development (DSLBD), Certified Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE), Certified

Business Enterprise (CBE), Development Enterprise Zone (DZE), Minority Business Enterprise (MBE),

HUBZone, and an SBA 8a business concern based in Washington, DC. Atmos provides services in

environmental, health and safety, construction, property and building maintenance, and labor compliance

projects to our clients at federal, state, local, and commercial institutions.

INDUSTRIAL HYGENIST JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Working with our environmental health services department, the candidate will complete or oversee a variety

of investigative, inspection, and consultative professional assignments to prevent occupational diseases and

protect and improve the industrial health and work environment of the state labor force. The candidate’s

responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Inspects and evaluates work operations, production methods, and engineering controls to determine potential contaminant emission sources or related health hazards associated with workplace conditions.

• Conducts investigations of working conditions in places of employment for the prevention of occupational disease and industrial health hazards, with specific reference to toxic substances, noise, and harmful physical agents.

• Measures airborne concentrations of dust, gases and mists; uses air sampling instruments and collection devices.Collects samples of work materials to detect and evaluate employee exposure to toxic substances.

• Determines effectiveness of engineering control methods and makes recommendations regarding location, design, structure, operations, and maintenance of contaminant and physical agent control systems.

• Uses ventilation testing equipment and special measuring devices for the determination of airflow rates, noise, lasers, and other physical factors in the work place.

• Reviews plans for health hazard control procedures.

• Interprets rules and regulations to officials of industry and others.

• Evaluates investigation findings, proposed corrective measures, and compliance with health rules and standards.

• Consults with management, industrial engineers, employee representatives, and other agencies regarding industrial health problems and solutions.

• Participates in follow-up investigations to ensure corrective measures are carried out where required.

• Participates in special studies and monitoring programs to determine environmental conditions.

• Maintains records and prepares reports and correspondence related to the work
  
  INDUSTRIAL HYGENIST EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS, AND SKILLS:
  
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

  • Extensive knowledge of safety and health hazards.

  • Ability to identify potential health and safety risks.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

  • Ability to address industrial hygiene issues with management and coworkers.

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.

  • Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Industrial Hygiene, or related science field required.

  • One year of related experience required
  
  
  

Benefits:

401K and employer matching program up to 5%

Dental, medical, and vision insurance, employer assistance of 50%

Short- and Long-Term Disability

Company provided Life insurance ($50K), w/option to purchase additional coverage

Metro benefits

College reimbursement program*

Professional career development