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Industrial Hygienist Safety Specialist II

UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN

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Location
Austin, TX
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Job overview

The Industrial Hygienist Safety Specialist II conducts industrial hygiene assessments, evaluates workplace health hazards, and recommends controls. The role also responds to indoor air quality requests, performs safety inspections and incident investigations, and conducts ergonomic assessments. It researches applicable standards and regulations, communicates findings, and supports EHS through customer service and safe work practices. Participation in an after-hours on-call rotation and driving University vehicles are required.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Industrial Hygiene AssessmentsOccupational Hazard AssessmentExposure and Risk AssessmentEngineering ControlsAdministrative ControlsPersonal Protective EquipmentNoise AssessmentVentilation AssessmentLighting AssessmentRespiratory ProtectionIndoor Air QualityDirect-Reading InstrumentsAir SamplingSafety InspectionsIncident InvestigationErgonomic AssessmentSurvey DevelopmentErgonomic SolutionsRegulatory InterpretationOSHANIOSHACGIHEPACustomer ServiceLeadershipTeamworkSafe Work PracticesDriving

Qualifications

After-Hours on-Call RotationAcceptable Driver Rating

Full job description

Conduct industrial hygiene assessments by identifying specific exposure groups, evaluating occupational hazards, performing exposure and risk assessments, and recommending 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 that effectively and easily communicate important information to the customer, co-workers, and supervisors. Respond to requests for Indoor Air Quality studies using direct-reading instruments and other sampling methods to evaluate airborne contaminants and comfort parameters (such as carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, volatile organic compounds, particulates, temperature, and relative humidity). Perform general safety inspections as well as incident response and investigations. Conduct ADA ergonomic assessments and maintain tracking systems to ensure accurate records and performance metrics. Develop and administer pre- and post-assessment surveys to measure the effectiveness of recommendations and guide equipment selection. Research, evaluate, and recommend ergonomic solutions and workplace modifications to improve employee comfort, productivity, and injury prevention. Research and interpret industrial hygiene rules, regulations, standards, and best practices (such as OSHA, NIOSH,ACGIH, and EPA) to ensure compliance and apply current guidance to workplace evaluations and recommendations. Contributes as a team member to EHS with competent performance, demonstrates leadership and respects other employees. Provides exceptional customer service and conducts work safely. Position requires participation in an after hours on-call rotation, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed. Drive University vehicles. Maintain acceptable driver rating as established in Policy: UTS157 Section 2.5.4..

How this job compares

Set against the 836 open Safety Specialist jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 7, 2026.

Pay
  • This postingNot listed
  • Texas median$75–87K/yr27 salary ranges
  • US median$33–45/hr75 hourly ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 123 open Safety Specialist jobs in Texas and 836 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Texas
Experience
Safety Specialist postings that state a minimum ask for 2 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 4 years (570 postings).
Education
102 of the 836 open Safety Specialist jobs (12%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

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