Now hiring! Sr. Industrial Hygienist

We are looking for a Sr. Industrial Hygienist to join our EHS team in Geismar, LA.

Come create chemistry with us!

Weare seeking a qualified and experienced Sr. Industrial Hygienist. The successful candidate will assist both front-line employees and management with understanding and measuring the value of proactive safety and health programs and play a pivotal role in identifying, evaluating, and controlling workplace environmental hazards. The Sr. Industrial Hygienist will work closely with various operating unit managers and EHS teams at our Geismar, LA facility and collaborate with representatives from other BASF facilities to ensure compliance with regulations and the implementation of best practices. This individual will provide comprehensive industrial hygiene support to the BASF Geismar, LA facility.

As a Sr. Industrial Hygienist, you create chemistry by...

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of workplace environments to identify potential chemical, physical, biological, and ergonomic hazards

• Perform air sampling, noise monitoring, and other evaluations to quantify exposure levels.

• Analyze data to determine compliance with established occupational exposure limits and to evaluate performance of control measures

• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations concerning occupational health and safety, including OSHA, NIOSH, and EPA standards

• Develop and maintain documentation for compliance with regulatory requirements, including reports, logs, and monitoring records

• Manage site-wide exposure assessmentprocess

• Recommend and implement effective engineering controls, administrative controls, and personal protective equipment (PPE) to mitigate identified risks

• Collaborate with management and safety teams to develop and implement effective safety programs and initiatives

• Develop and deliver training programs to educate employees on industrial hygiene practices, hazard recognition, and safe work practices

• Provide guidance and support to plant personnel on industrial hygiene issues and best practices

• Work with medical personnel to evaluate health data and trends related to occupational exposures

• Provide IH support to medical personnel with Developmental and Reproductive Toxin assessments

• Participate in incident investigations to identify root causes and recommend corrective actions to prevent recurrence

• Prepare reports and presentations summarizing findings and recommendations for management

If you...

• Bachelor’s degree in occupational safety, Environmental Health, Industrial Hygiene, or a related field.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in industrial hygiene preferably in a multi-plant environment.

• Strong knowledge of industrial hygiene principles, practices, and regulatory requirements.

• Proficient in using industrial hygiene sampling equipment and software for data entry and analysis

• Skill in analyzing and evaluating a wide variety of technical data, test results, reports, and plans.

• Excellent communication, training, and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to prepare clear, concise, and accurate investigative and narrative reports

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.

• Ability to carry sampling equipment, climb structures and work at height, and work outdoors in all weather conditions.

• Experience in chemical manufacturing is required.

Qualifications (Preferred)

• Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) Certification

Create your own chemistry with you@BASF

At BASF, you will have the chance to do meaningful work towards building a more sustainable future. In addition to competitive compensation and benefits, BASF provides you with access to a wide range of elements to help you be your best. It’s what we call you@BASF . We are committed to providing benefits, programs, and opportunities that support our employees’ overall well-being, personal growth, and a safe, collaborative, and inclusive work environment.

Just some of the many benefits we offer include:

• Flexible work arrangements whenever possible

• Highly competitive retirement savings plan with company match and investment options

• Well-being programs that include comprehensive mental health support for you and your household family members

• Family forming benefits (fertility, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, maternity/parental leave, and more)

• Back-up child and elder care with discount programs for families of all ages and stages

• Mentoring and career development opportunities that allow you to share, learn, and thrive

• Matching gifts program that allows you to deepen the impact of your contributions to qualified charities.

• Employee crisis support for when the unexpected happens

• Access to our BASF wine cellar, employee discounts, and much more!

About us

As one of the largest chemical companies in North America we have been finding solutions for your everyday needs and addressing the most complex economic, environmental, and sustainability challenges for more than 150 years!

At BASF we empower our employees with the tools, guidance and opportunities they need to advance and succeed in work and life. Giving you the support you need to be your best and fulfill your personal ambitions is what helps us create chemistry. After all, our success is linked to yours. Whatever path you envision, BASF is a great place to build a rewarding, successful career.

Belong to Something Bigger. #belongatBASF

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We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, citizenship, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, disability status, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.