Technician, Industrial Hygiene

Technician, Industrial Hygiene

Come Build Your Career at Aecon! Aecon delivers some of the most complex and impactful infrastructure projects — from transformative transportation networks to critical energy, industrial and nuclear programs. The projects we build connect communities and power future generations. With deep roots in North America and a strong footprint internationally, Aecon brings global expertise and proudly serves public and private sector clients through its Construction and Concessions segment.

Safety Always is not only our #1 core value – it is the standard that anchors our culture. We believe the most ambitious projects deserve the most committed people. At Aecon, you won't just build your career — you'll help build what matters to enable future generations to thrive. At Aecon, you can count on:
Safety Always. Our number one core value. The safety of our people, projects, partners, and stakeholders is our priority focus – today and always. Integrity. We lead by example, with humility and courage. Accountability. We're passionate about delivering on our commitments. Inclusion. We provide opportunities where people feel valued, supported, and empowered to contribute fully. We deliver infrastructure with purpose, and our people are at the heart of everything we do.

Aecon employees are incredibly proud to build some of the most impactful infrastructure of this generation – we call it Aecon Proud.

Aecon is a North American construction and infrastructure development company with global experience – transforming vision into reality. We offer a full spectrum of nuclear services for refurbishment, maintenance, new build, decommissioning, modularization, and fabrication to power a sustainable future. Our nuclear sector plays an important role in extending the life of existing nuclear stations and executing the next generation of nuclear new builds leveraging a similar fleet execution strategy.

From our work delivering the two largest refurbishment projects (Savannah River nuclear station and North Anna Power Station) in North America to deploying the first grid-scale SMR in the western world. We continue moving forward with a strategic focus on decarbonizing energy systems in support of a net zero future.

The Industrial Hygiene Technician will support the managers and employees in implementing programs and procedures towards continuous improvements and excellence in health, safety, security and environmental performance.

• Performing physical, biological and chemical hazard assessments and ensure compliance with relevant procedures, programs, standards and/or regulations
• Performing IH related field sampling and testing of physical, biological and chemical stressors including but not limited to: asbestos, silica, lead, mercury, mould, noise, non-ionizing radiation, and extreme temperature
• Recommending, implementing and monitoring required engineering controls, work practice, personal protective equipment and respirators to eliminate or reduce physical, biological and chemical exposures
• Performing Confined Space Initial Hazard Assessments/Confined Space Entry Surveys and ensure surveys comply with the relevant analytical and interpretation documentation
• Arranging and/or performing compressor and breathing air quality surveys (direct reading instruments and analytical techniques), and ventilation surveys including fume hood testing
• Providing line managers and employees with survey reports indicating the results, field observations and recommendations (control measures, personal protective equipment (PPE) and respiratory protection needs if relevant)
• Providing additional support to facilities on IH related matters as required
• Acting as the liaison with internal customers and contractors to ensure IH needs are addressed and met
• Supporting the implementation of IH policies, programs and procedures
• Assisting in the development and maintenance of Safety Data Sheets, chemical Inventories and exposure databases
• Operating and maintaining IH sampling equipment including calibration, service and repair
• Developing communications, conducting training sessions and delivering presentations…