Industrial Hygienist

Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD) has an immediate opening for a Industrial Hygienist located at Columbus General Office, Cooper Nuclear Station, Norfolk Operations Center, North Platte Office, Sheldon Station, York Operations Center in Various/Negotiable
, Nebraska. This position will remain open until filled.

This position will report to the Occupational Health Services Manager.

The Industrial Hygienist supports occupational health and safety efforts across the District by identifying, evaluating, and controlling chemical, physical, and biological exposures in the workplace. This role is focused on technical field work, employee exposure monitoring, ergonomic health risk mitigation, and support for safe work practices related to industrial processes in power generation, transmission, and distribution environments.

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Health, Occupational Health, or a related science (e.g., biology, chemistry, physics)
• 3+ years of field industrial hygiene experience, preferably in utilities, manufacturing, or construction
• Related
  
  Experience:
• Demonstrated experience conducting ergonomic assessments
• Proficiency with IH sampling equipment and OSHA/NIOSH analytical methods
• Strong understanding of occupational exposure limits and health-based risk evaluation
• Familiarity with utility operations (e.g., substations, generating stations, line work) preferred

• Certification or eligibility as a Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH)
• Certification in ergonomics or human factors preferred, and demonstrated experience is highly desirable.

• Perform field sampling and exposure monitoring for airborne contaminants (e.g., asbestos, welding fumes, silica, solvents, combustion by products, mold, biological, etc.)
• Conduct physical hazard monitoring for noise, heat stress, electromagnetic fields (EMF), and other workplace hazards
• Utilize direct-reading instruments and laboratory sampling techniques following OSHA/NIOSH standards
• Interpret results and assess potential exposures against OSHA PELs, ACGIH TLVs, NIOSH and ANSI recommendations and internal health guidelines
• Communicate relevant sample data and collaborate with the Environmental Department as needed.
• Assist generation facilities in identifying potential exposure hazards during routine and outage activities
• Provide field-level recommendations for exposure mitigation, including engineering and administrative controls
• Support confined space entry assessments with atmospheric testing and ventilation recommendations
• Provide technical IH support during outages, demolition, remediation, or construction involving new potential exposures
• Serve as the lead coordinator for the District’s ergonomic health program
• Accountable for other duties as assigned.

Customer Focus
· Employees & Teamwork/Diversity & Inclusion
· Integrity/Excellence
· Public Service/Environmental Stewardship
· Safety

Salary Information – Nebraskan Public Power District offers a competitive starting salary with opportunities for growth. In addition to the base salary range listed below, NPPD employees may also be eligible for our Annual Incentive Program (AIP) that may supplement total compensation at a level above and beyond the stated salary range. Successful applicants will be provided more information regarding the incentive program at the time of an interview.

Pay Grade - 13 Monthly

Typical Pay Grade Starting Salary Range: $7,053.00 - $8,816.00

Up to 25% (With no or minimal overnight stays, less than 3 per month, typically within state of Nebraska) Travel required may fluctuate by business need. This is an estimate and will be discussed further with candidates that receive an interview.

Nebraska Public Power District offers a competitive starting salary and an excellent benefits package including medical and dental insurance, 401K retirement plan, paid holidays, paid vacation, paid medical, training opportunities and more.

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact Human Resources at Nebraska Public Power District.

Nebraska Public Power District is an Equal Opportunity Employer