Industrial Hygiene Ventilation Lead at University of Kentucky – Lexington, Kentucky

3 yrs

None

Walking, limited climbing of ladders, standing, sitting at computer station, carrying objects less than 33 lbs.

Monday – Friday: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm. typically but adjustments will be made for evaluating tasks performed on different shifts.

This position audits, assesses and recommends ventilation and exposure engineering controls for operations that have the potential to generate airborne contaminants. This position will review construction drawings and plans. Provide guidelines for construction and acceptance of local exhaust ventilation systems. This position should possess knowledge of OSHA, NFPA, ASHRAE, SEFA and other applicable regulatory standards to review/interpret/advise faculty/staff/students about new, revised and established regulations for exposure control devices and dilution ventilation. Develop web based and in person training on ventilation controls. Collaborate with the chemical safety, in reviewing chemical inventories to determine adequacy of exposure control devices.

MS Windows, Word, Excel, Power Point, Access, 3 years on the job training, Chem. Safety Training

familiarity with exposure control devices and their evaluation

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.