Industrial Hygienist - Field Deployed

Overview

At PNNL, our core capabilities are divided among major departments that we refer to as Directorates within the Lab, focused on a specific area of scientific research or other function, with its own leadership team and dedicated budget.

Our directorates related to Mission Support & Operations include Office of General Counsel, Business Services, Communications and External Engagement, Operational Systems, Communications and Information Technology, and Performance Management.

The Operational Systems Directorate (OSD) leads delivery of PNNL’s 10-year, $1.2 billion campus construction portfolio— the single largest construction and modernization effort in the Laboratory’s history. OSD oversees operations and facility services, maintenance, and infrastructure planning.

A team of nearly 800 staff comprise OSD, spanning in a wide range of disciplines, including craftspeople, engineers, construction professionals, technicians, scientists, administrators, and specialists. Together, they ensure that PNNL’s assets, services, and OSD-led programs are managed and performing safely, securely, reliably, effectively, and efficiently.

The directorate stewards more than $250 million in annual budget authority; managing more than 2.5 million square feet of facility space across two campuses; overseeing approximately 200 regulatory program areas; and executing a multi-million-dollar facility and infrastructure project portfolio.

The mission of the Environment, Health, Safety and Security (EHS&S) Division is to minimize risks, assure compliance with regulatory standards, and promote a culture of safety, health, and environmental stewardship.

EHS&S focuses on reducing environmental impact, promoting employee health, preventing workplace incidents, and safeguarding physical and information security. Core functions include risk assessment, safety training, environmental stewardship, health monitoring, emergency preparedness, and implementing security measures. EHS&S fosters a culture of safety, maintainability, and continuous improvement, ensuring operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, and long‑term organizational resilience.

Develops and implements programs, policies and procedures for hazard evaluation and monitoring to prevent or minimize staff exposures to chemical, physical, ergonomic and biological exposures that may result in occupationally-related illnesses and disease. Illustrative program areas include but are not limited to electrical, industrial hygiene, pressure, ventilation, human factors, chemical and biological safety, construction and commercial motor vehicle safety. The professional monitors potential hazards and assists in developing and implementing control strategies.

Periodically reviews the organizations health and safety standards in accordance with OSHA and state regulations and contractual requirements. Ensures that quality control procedures are implemented according to applicable regulations. Maintains professional knowledge of existing and proposed changes in applicable health and safety regulations. Provides expert knowledge of diverse chemical, physical, ergonomic and biological hazards. Makes recommendations and presentations based on accepted industrial hygiene scientific methodology.

Develops and conducts employee training, hazardous materials communications and quality assurance programs. Provides industrial hygiene leadership to the organization. Responsible for evaluating and approving material and equipment requisition, new and modified processes and non‑routine work. Provides leadership to less experienced professionals through work assignments and mentoring and acts as a Team Lead or technical expert on projects.

The primary duties of the…