Industrial Hygiene Program (IHP) Assistant Officer
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
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Posted: 27-Jul-22
Location: Cambridge, Massachusetts
Type: Full-time
Salary: Open
Internal Number: 21587
Information on MIT's COVID-19 vaccination requirement can be found at the bottom of this posting.
ASSISTANT OFFICER, INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE (IH) PROGRAM, Environment, Health and Safety Office (EHS), to support Institute academic and business objectives with due consideration of occupational health and safety laws, federal and state regulations, and good practices. Responsibilities include working with project managers and other MIT departments to ensure regulatory compliance with asbestos projects and guide hazardous material building surveys; working with abatement contractors and asbestos project monitors to ensure regulatory compliance, communicating with federal/state/local agencies on asbestos-related issues; providing EHS and IH support to assigned departments, labs, and centers (DLCs); conducting indoor air quality investigations; developing new or revising existing trainings; and performing ergonomic assessments. As skills develop, may work in EHS program areas other than main area of expertise.
Job Requirements
REQUIRED: bachelor's degree in an EHS or related discipline (e.g., engineering, physical or biological sciences, chemistry), three years' relevant experience, specific knowledge of asbestos and IH and general familiarity with overall EHS practices (e.g., biosafety, environmental management, safety, and radiation protection), strong technical IH skills, effective written and oral communication skills, basic computer and database skills, and evidence of leadership skills. Must be able to perform hazard assessments and make recommendations regarding appropriate engineering controls (such as exhaust ventilation) and personal protective equipment; develop and implement well-integrated EHS programs within the workplace; combine active listening, effective communication, and mediation to forward the EHS and overall Institute mission; manage multiple projects and prioritize heavy workload and client needs; and collaborate with and influence staff, colleagues, and managers. PREFERRED: master's degree; knowledge of asbestos abatement, construction industry, and building hazardous material surveys; MA-DLS asbestos inspector/project monitor certifications; and PLM/PCM analysis certification. Job #21587-7
Will be required to participate in an off-hours on-call rotation to respond to campus emergencies.
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