Industrial Hygienist

About the Company:General Dynamics Electric Boat has been designing and building submarines since 1899, beginning with USS Holland, the U.S. Navy’s first commissioned undersea warship. Electric Boat consistently develops and integrates complex systems to deliver a long line of first-of-a-kind ships to the U.S. Navy. While Electric Boat’s primary focus is on submarine production, the company actively participates in markets adjacent to its core business, leveraging expertise and technical innovation to naval surface ship and commercial nuclear programs.At General Dynamics, our employees are the heart of our company. We rely on their dedication to excellence and their intimate knowledge of customer requirements to meet the needs of customers around the globe, day in and day out. Our employees’ unique blend of skill, innovation and agility drives our continued success, and we take our responsibility to them seriously.About the RoleHealth, Safety & Industrial Hygiene: Reporting to the Manager of Safety and Industrial Hygiene. Progression for this role is as follows: Industrial Hygienist, Industrial Hygienist Senior, Industrial Hygienist Specialist, Industrial Hygienist Specialist Senior, Staff Industrial Hygienist. Initial starting role and salary is commiserate with education and experience.In this role the selected candidate will interface with all levels of management, production workers and regulatory personnel to assist in the implementation of and assess compliance to EB's Industrial Hygiene & Safety programs at the Groton, CT Facility.ResponsibilitiesBe the Subject matter expert (SME) for Electric Boats Hazardous Communication programSafety Data Sheet (SDS) evaluation and maintenance for vendor-supplied materialsDevelopment and maintenance of in-plant and shipped material Hazcom labelsReview purchases of new hazardous materials for use at EBPerform industrial hygiene sampling (Noise, Particulate, Hazardous Materials, Vibration etc.)Support sampling of painted surfaces and interface with Engineering and Planning on how to safely work these materialsPerform ergonomic evaluations for both in process work and office workersReview of various objective quality evidence (e.g. Industrial hygiene sample data, training records, Material Safety Data Sheets for materials in use)Be an active member in deck plate safety and industrial hygiene issues and programsConduct periodic surveillances of ships and facilities for Safety/IH deficiencies (including tracking and trending)Observe in process work to ensure hazards are addressed and proper procedures, tools and PPE are being utilized.Provide oversight of contractor work both shipboard and non-shipboard, and identify and report deficiencies to the contracting organization.Participate in accident investigations, analyze safety and health data and develop recommended actions.Issue written reports to management summarizing findings, recommendations and corrective actions.Develop and revise safety and health training lesson plans & provide safety and health training as necessary.Maintain the EB Safety Manual, Industrial Hygiene Programs and support the Contractor's Health and Safety Manual to ensure compliance with OSHA, ANSI and ISO 45001.Develop and issue Hazard Communication and Safety Bulletins to provide timely and necessary information to the workforce.Interface with Facilities and Operations personnel on projects to establish safety and industrial hygiene controls.Interface with regulators on employee complaints, site inspections and other regulatory activities.Interface with 2 shift safety and health personnelWork overtime as necessary, provide off-shift and weekend coverage as necessary.Travel as necessaryMust be able to work extended hours and weekends as needed.QualificationsMaster's Degree in Industrial Hygiene or ToxicologyMust be able to work at heights and confined spaces as requiredRequired Skills5 year or more of experience in Industrial HygienePreferred SkillsCertified Industrial Hygienist (CIH)Certified Safety Professional (CSP)Experience in a shipyard trade or construction environmentPay range and compensation packageInitial starting role and salary is commiserate with education and experience.Equal Opportunity StatementGeneral Dynamics Electric Boat is an Equal Opportunity / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans Employer that is committed to hiring a talented workforce.