Maine Medical Center

Industrial Hygienist- Occupational Safety

Maine Medical Center$71K — $96K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Physics or equivalent experience required.
  • Valid Driver's License required.
  • At least one year of experience in occupational health, industrial hygiene, and safety.
  • Qualifications may be met through additional relevant experience in lieu of formal education.
  • Preferred: Ability to plan, calibrate, set up, and operate air pumps.

Responsibilities

  • Establish and administer safety policies and programs across Maine Medical Center and its subsidiaries.
  • Ensure compliance with federal and state occupational health and safety regulations.
  • Conduct safety assessments and engage in training programs in the field.
  • Collaborate with the Safety Committee and other subcommittees to enhance safety culture.
  • Identify and analyze safety and industrial hygiene issues including life safety and hazardous materials.
  • Communicate safety recommendations effectively to stakeholders and implement approved safety measures.
  • Deliver safety training programs to all staff in the organization.

Benefits

  • Paid parental leave
  • Flexible work options
  • Student loan assistance
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Well-being resources for personal and professional growth
Full Job Description
Description

The Industrial Hygienist position at MaineHealth is a professional role focused on establishing and administering safety policies, procedures, and programs for Maine Medical Center and its subsidiaries. This role is critical in ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations related to occupational health and safety. The Industrial Hygienist will spend a significant amount of time in the field, actively engaging in safety assessments and training programs. This position is integral to the safety culture of the organization and involves collaboration with various committees, including the Safety Committee and the Environment of Care's subcommittees. The Industrial Hygienist will report directly to the Safety and Emergency Management Manager, contributing to the overall safety strategy and implementation of best practices within the organization. In this role, the Industrial Hygienist will be responsible for identifying and analyzing a wide range of safety and loss control issues, including life safety, hazardous materials, and industrial hygiene concerns. The position requires the ability to formulate effective solutions and communicate these recommendations clearly to stakeholders. The successful candidate will also be expected to implement approved safety measures and ensure that all safety training programs are effectively delivered to staff across the organization. This role is essential in maintaining a safe working environment for all employees and patients at Maine Medical Center.
Summary:
The OS Industrial Hygienist role is responsible for establishing and administering safety policies, procedures and programs ensuring compliance with Federal and State regulations. Implements safety training programs and spends most of the time in the field.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

  1. Education: Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Physics or equivalent years of relevant experience required.
  2. License/Certifications: Valid Driver's License required.
  3. Experience: One year of experience directly related to occupational health, industrial hygiene and safety required. Additional relevant experience can be substituted for formal education.
  4. Additional Skills/Requirements Required: N/A
  5. Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: Ability to plan, calibrate, set up and operate air pumps.


Additional Information

MaineHealth is committed to fostering a supportive, inclusive environment where care team members can thrive while making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve across Maine and New Hampshire. We offer competitive benefits including paid parental leave, flexible work options, student loan assistance, professional development opportunities, and well-being resources-so you can grow your career while feeling supported both personally and professionally.

We recognize the value each team member brings to our organization. Any offer of employment will depend on qualifications such as skills, relevant experience, education, certifications, and other job-related factors. The base range is an estimate and does not reflect the full value of our total compensation package.

The pay range for this position is $71,448.00 to $96,636.80 per year.

Compensation for part-time positions is determined on a prorated basis consistent with the scheduled hours and applicable full-time equivalent (FTE).

In addition to base pay, MaineHealth offers comprehensive benefits, recognition programs, career growth opportunities, and, where applicable, shift differentials or other incentives.

If you have questions about this role, please contact [email protected]

Hiring Scam Alert

MaineHealth will never request financial information during the interview or pre-hiring process. All legitimate communications will come from an email address ending in @mainehealth.org. If you suspect fraudulent activity, please report it immediately to [email protected] .

About Maine Medical Center

Maine Medical Center is a 637-bed teaching hospital located in Portland, Maine. It is the largest hospital in northern New England, and serves as the tertiary referral center for Maine, as well as parts of Vermont and New Hampshire. The hospital is a Level One Trauma Center, and is also home to the Barbara Bush Children's Hospital, a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, and the Maine Medical Center Research Institute.
Learn more about Maine Medical Center
Size
8,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1951

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