Industrial Hygienist, Safety Specialist II

The College of Education at The University of Texas at Austin

. Ensure a safe work environment for students, faculty, and staff through anticipation, recognition, and evaluation of health and physical hazards .

Posted 10/23/2026full-timeAustin • Texas • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $60,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Industrial Hygiene and Safety, including conducting assessments, implementing hazard controls, and interpreting regulations. Proficient in evaluating workplace health hazards and enhancing safety culture through effective communication and problem-solving.

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Industrial Hygiene AssessmentsHazard Control ImplementationOSHA Regulations InterpretationIndoor Air Quality EvaluationErgonomic Assessments

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Hard Skills

Occupational Safety & HealthRisk AssessmentsExposure EvaluationsReport WritingData AnalysisBasic AlgebraUnit ConversionPPE UsageIncident InvestigationSafety Inspections

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationCritical ThinkingProblem SolvingInterpersonal RelationshipsService Excellence

Tools & Technologies

Direct-Reading InstrumentsSampling MethodsTracking Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

Class C Driver License

Industry Keywords

EHSNIOSHACGIHEPAMold AwarenessWorkplace ModificationsSafety Culture

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Ensure a safe work environment for students, faculty, and staff through anticipation, recognition, and evaluation of health and physical hazards
Assist in identifying and implementing hazard controls based on evaluations
Interpret and implement regulations, policies, and procedures
Provide professional guidance to enhance the University of Texas at Austin safety culture
Conduct industrial hygiene assessments, identify exposure groups, evaluate occupational hazards, perform exposure and risk assessments, and recommend engineering, administrative, and PPE controls
Assess noise, ventilation, lighting, respiratory protection, and other workplace health hazards
Write reports of findings and recommendations from industrial hygiene and indoor air quality studies
Respond to indoor air quality requests using direct-reading instruments and sampling methods to evaluate airborne contaminants and comfort parameters
Perform general safety inspections, incident response, and investigations
Conduct ADA ergonomic assessments and maintain tracking systems for records and performance metrics
Develop and administer pre- and post-assessment surveys
Research, evaluate, and recommend ergonomic solutions and workplace modifications
Research and interpret OSHA, NIOSH, ACGIH, EPA, and other industrial hygiene rules, regulations, standards, and best practices
Contribute as an EHS team member, provide customer service, and conduct work safely
Participate in an after-hours on-call rotation as needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety & Health, Industrial Hygiene, or a related field, with at least two years of experience in Industrial Hygiene and Safety, or a Master's degree
Understanding of mold and indoor air quality
Working experience with accuracy and attention to detail, basic algebra and unit conversion, effective communication, initiative, interpersonal relationships, critical thinking, problem solving, decision making, and service excellence
Class "C" Driver License
Current three-year Driving Record from current state of residence
Non-Texas residents must obtain a Texas Driver's License within 30 days after entering Texas as a new resident
Must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without sponsorship
Ability to participate in an after-hours on-call rotation, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed
Ability to drive University vehicles and maintain an acceptable driver rating
Ability to work in all weather conditions, extreme temperatures, around chemical fumes, biohazards, chemicals, and electrical and mechanical hazards
Must wear respiratory/personal protective equipment (PPE) when required
Considerable walking, standing, squatting, stooping, and moving heavy materials and equipment
Resume/CV, three work references including at least one supervisor reference, and letter of interest required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive health benefits (employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%)
Voluntary Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance options
Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
Teachers Retirement System of Texas defined benefit retirement plan with employer matching funds
Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and Deferred Compensation program 457(b)
Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses
Free training access through LinkedIn Learning
Professional conference opportunities
Tuition assistance
Expansive employee discount program including athletic tickets
Free access to UT Austin’s libraries and museums with staff ID card
Free rides on all UT shuttle and Austin CapMetro buses with staff ID card
Uniforms and/or personal protection equipment furnished