Industrial Hygienist

JOB TITLE: Industrial Hygienist
REQUISITION ID: FOS00GE
DEPARTMENT: Corporate Safety & Training - Cedar Point Safety & Training Center
LOCATION: Kansas City, MO
PAY RANGE:
Industrial Hygienist I: $52,700 - $65,900
Industrial Hygienist II: $64,500 - $80,600
Sr Industrial Hygienist: $81,800 - $109,100

Scheduled Work Hours: Monday - Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (Additional hours as required)

Summary of Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
The Industrial Hygienist plays a key role in conducting field assessments, collecting samples, and assisting in the evaluation of workplace hazards to control, eliminate, and prevent disease or injury caused by chemical, physical, and biological agents. This position will report to the Manager of Safety Operations and serve as a technical resource within the Safety and Training Department under the technical direction of the Lead Industrial Hygienist.

Duties and Responsibilities
* Assist the Lead Industrial Hygienist with guiding the compliance effort for all applicable industrial hygiene, health, and safety regulations as well as industrial hygiene-related standard of care.
* Participate in training and education programs related to industrial hygiene and workplace safety.
* Assist the Lead Industrial Hygienist in developing and implementing exposure control plans and hazard assessments.
* Conduct sampling / monitoring of worker exposure to workplace health agents.
* Maintain accurate records of relevant industrial hygiene documentation.
* Operate and maintain industrial hygiene monitoring equipment (e.g. air sampling pumps, noise dosimeters, gas detectors).
* Prepare reports summarizing findings and assist in communicating results to stakeholders.
* Support incident investigations and exposure evaluations as needed.
* Collaborate with operations and field safety functions to ensure regulatory compliance (OSHA, NIOSH).
* Assist with management of all aspects of the Industrial Hygiene Program for the company.
* Assist with maintenance of Evergy's master inventory of Safety Data Sheet records.

Education and Experience Requirements:
* Bachelor of Science Degree in Occupational Health & Safety / industrial hygiene-related degree program or related field is required.
* 1-2 years industrial hygiene experience is preferred. Other relevant professional industrial hygiene experience will be considered.
* Experience with the EHS data management systems preferred.

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities Required:
* Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
* Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the target audience.
* Science - Applying scientific methods and rules to solve problems.
* Laws and regulations - Knowledge of association / governmental laws, regulations, and best practices for worker health and safety to be compliant.
* Industrial Hygiene Standard of Care - Knowledge of health exposure guidelines and current best-available principles and practices of the professional IH Standard of Care.
* Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
* Analytical Thinking - Analyzing information and data to logically address work-related health and safety issues.
* Work Ethic - Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
* Attention to detail - Job requires accurate and consistent attention to detail and thoroughness in completing work tasks.
* Concern for others - Being sensitive to others' needs and issues.
* Adaptability / Flexibility - Job requires being adaptable and flexible to dynamic situations, open to change and considerable variety in the workplace. This includes travel to other facilities and working cooperatively and productively with various other job functions.

Licenses, Certifications, Bonding, and/or Testing Required:
No license, certification, or testing required for this role.

Working Conditions & Travel:
Both office and field work required. Field work has the potential to be physically demanding with exposure to various environmental conditions to include heat, cold, and wet. Travel with overnight stays are required and is estimated to be approximately one to two nights per month.

Evergy has a clear mission - To empower a better future. Evergy chooses to live this mission by valuing People First. We know that to lead the responsible energy transition and provide affordable, reliable, and sustainable service to our customers and communities, we need a team with a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. We are committed to building a team where everyone - regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status - has a voice and can bring their best every day. Evergy is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer.

Disclaimer: The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.