Project Mgr Industrial Hygiene

Metra is America’s fourth busiest commuter rail system, providing essential transportation services to a community of over 9.4 million residents. As an organization of over 2,600 professionals, we are committed to safely and efficiently meeting the growing and changing transportation needs of the commuters and businesses we serve.

The final salary will depend on the candidate's qualifications. Those with 8 years or more of required experience can expect offers up to the midpoint of the salary range. Metra provides full pay ranges so candidates can consider their growth potential.

Qualified veterans who meet the minimum requirements will receive outreach during the recruitment process in accordance with Federal and State laws, including the Illinois Veterans Preference Act. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview or job offer. The most qualified candidate will be selected.

Metra is one of the largest and most complex commuter rail systems in North America, serving Cook, DuPage, Will, Lake, Kane, and McHenry Counties. The agency is linking communities in Northeastern Illinois by providing safe, reliable, and efficient commuter service.

Metra’s Safety and Environmental Compliance Department is responsible for the implementation, oversight and coordination of the agency’s passenger and employee safety programs. In addition to safety programs, the department oversees rail safety education and outreach programs and emergency evacuation training for first responders. The department is also responsible for reporting railroad incident and accident data to federal and state regulatory agencies.

The department’s environmental compliance function includes inspection and testing for environmental safety (air quality, hazardous materials storage, etc.) at Metra-controlled facilities. The department also oversees environmental mitigation, employee training and the agency’s hazardous waste disposal program.

Reporting to the Senior Project Manager-Industrial Hygiene, the Project Manager-Industrial Hygiene will coordinate staff and contractors to manage industrial hygiene projects; ensure compliance with federal, state and local regulations; develop assessment strategies, implement monitoring evaluations, analyze workplace exposure hazard potentials, evaluate data and recommend actions to reduce airborne, material derived and other potential workplace hazards.

The primary duties include: developing, managing, reviewing, supporting and maintaining Metra's various industrial hygiene programs; managing Metra's industrial hygiene service contracts and budgets; conducting inspections of Metra's facilities for compliance with OSHA and other applicable rules/regulations; conducting employee training for implementation of Metra's industrial hygiene programs; coordinating the team’s day‑to‑day activities, assigning tasks/projects and monitoring performance, and providing guidance and training;

ensuring compliance with applicable safety rules and regulations while working under all environmental conditions.

• Must have a Bachelor's degree in Industrial Hygiene, Occupational Health or another related field. An advanced degree is preferred, but not required. OR in lieu of specified degree, any combination of education and experience may be substituted for the specified degree that equals four (4) years in industrial hygiene or environmental compliance.
• In addition to #1, five (5) years of experience as a project manager in industrial hygiene, occupational health or related field.
• Working knowledge of industrial hygiene practices and regulations.
• Working knowledge of principles and practices of budget preparation and administration.
• Familiar with transportation terms and procedures and local, state, and federal rules and regulations governing occupational health and industrial hygiene.
• Considerable knowledge of industrial hygiene practices, procedures, and local, state and federal rules and regulations governing occupational health and industrial hygiene.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft 365, specifically Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Project management software use is a plus.
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