Industrial Hygienist

Job Description

The Industrial Hygienist position is responsible for recognizing and evaluating potential occupational health hazards, recommending and developing control measures designed to eliminate or mitigate the potential for occupational illness, and ensuring compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) rules and regulations.

• Position will be based in Atlanta, Georgia but will involve statewide travel.
• This position combines office and field work.
• Must be willing to work outside of normal business hours.
• Hybrid work schedule: four (4) days in-office/in-the-field and one (1) day telecommute (subject to future adjustment).
• Requires some travel (day and overnight, up to 50%) and the ability to work successfully in a remote/virtual environment, directly from customer locations, and from GPC HQ as needed.

• Bachelor of Science degree or higher in industrial hygiene, public health, natural, or physical science strongly preferred.
• Master’s Degree is a plus.

• CIH, CHMM, or CSP preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience as an Industrial Hygienist.
• Good working knowledge of industrial hygiene principles and practices.
• Strong presentation skills required.
• Prior experience performing air sampling, noise measurements, and report writing.

• Provide comprehensive industrial hygiene support across all business units—including corporate offices, Transmission, Distribution, and Generation facilities—to ensure protection of employee health and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Develop, implement, and maintain company-wide industrial hygiene programs addressing chemical, physical, and biological hazards, with emphasis on exposure prevention and control strategies.
• Conduct and oversee exposure monitoring, risk assessments, and workplace evaluations to identify potential health hazards and recommend effective engineering, administrative, or PPE controls.
• Interpret and apply federal, state, and local occupational health regulations (e.g., OSHA, EPA, DOE) and ensure company policies and procedures align with current standards and best practices.
• Serve as a subject matter expert to management, safety professionals, and field personnel, providing technical guidance and consultative support on occupational health issues and compliance strategies.
• Develop and deliver industrial hygiene training and awareness programs to promote a culture of health and safety throughout the organization.
• Participate in audits, incident investigations, and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance the company’s overall occupational health performance.

• Good working knowledge of OSHA rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• General knowledge of environmental laws and regulations inter-related with OSHA rules (SARA, TSCA, RCRA, NESHAPS).
• Working knowledge of state-of-the-art personal protective equipment and engineering control measures.
• Highly motivated, self-driven, and capable of working independently with limited or no supervision.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, able to collaborate across departments.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to communicate with all levels of the organization.
• Ability to translate technical findings into practical workplace solutions.
• Demonstrated behaviors consistent with the company values:
  Safety First, Intentional Inclusion, Act with Integrity, Superior Performance.

• Excellent computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Products (Excel, SharePoint, Word, PowerPoint).
• Research and analytical skills.
• Superior interpersonal skills.

Southern Company is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Job Identification: 16493 | Job Category:
Safety & Health |

Job Schedule:

Full time | Company:
Georgia Power