Industrial Hygienist Specialist

Position Overview

Industrial Hygiene & Occupational Health Leadership

• Develop, coordinate, and implement the Industrial Hygiene Program (IHP) for OES-led major projects (onshore and offshore).
• Conduct Health Risk Assessments (HRA) to evaluate occupational exposure risks and establish mitigation priorities.
• Design and implement Exposure Assessment Strategies (EAS) for project start-up activities, ensuring alignment with corporate IH standards.
• Lead personal and area monitoring programs across onshore, offshore, and offsite facilities, including qualitative and quantitative exposure assessments for Similar Exposure Groups (SEGs).
• Identify, assess, and control exposure to physical, chemical, and biological hazards to protect employees and contractors.

Risk Management & Control Measures

• Establish and verify the effectiveness of engineering, administrative, and PPE controls to reduce unacceptable exposure risks.
• Identify gaps in compliance through IH audits and inspections and track corrective actions to closure.
• Collaborate with the Medical Department on health surveillance and occupational health monitoring programs where applicable.
• Review new and non-routine chemicals, conduct exposure and safety assessments, and recommend appropriate control measures.

Stakeholder Engagement & Advisory

• Provide expert technical advice on complex occupational health and industrial hygiene matters.
• Participate in HSE risk assessment workshops and communicate health risk priorities to project and operations teams.
• Support effective and sustainable handover of workplace health programs from project start-up to operating assets.
• Liaise with contractors, consultants, and regulatory authorities to ensure compliance with health and environmental regulations.

Training, Awareness & Continuous Improvement

• Develop and deliver industrial hygiene training and awareness programs, including:
• + Hazard communication
• + Hearing conservation
• + Heat stress management
• + Respiratory protection
• + Ergonomics
• + Radiation protection
• Support Qatari National Development Programs (NDP) through competency development and knowledge transfer.
• Identify improvement opportunities, define performance indicators, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop, review, and maintain industrial hygiene procedures in alignment with the Management System.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Health Sciences, Chemical or Environmental Engineering, Chemistry, or a related discipline with industrial hygiene/toxicology focus.

Professional Certifications (Preferred)

• Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), Registered Occupational Hygienist (ROH), or Chartered Occupational Hygienist (COH).
• Additional certifications such as CSP, CRSP, or CMIOSH are highly desirable.

Experience

• Minimum 8 years’ experience in industrial hygiene or occupational health.
• At least 5 years’ experience in oil & gas, petrochemical, or manufacturing environments.