Vulcan Elements

Manufactures NdFeB magnets for defense, EVs

Industrial Hygienist

Environmental Health & SafetyConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeBenson, NC, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

A BA/BS in industrial hygiene, environmental science/engineering, occupational health science, or another related field is required.
At least 5 years of experience with PPE effectiveness, ergonomic assessments, Industrial Hygiene Sampling and Monitoring, and related tasks is required.
Experience in area and personal air monitoring is required.
Experience conducting noise surveys, evaluating data, and providing recommendations is required.
Experience conducting ergonomic assessments and providing recommendations is required.
Experience participating in Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) and writing Health and Safety Plans (HASPs) is required.
Knowledge of industrial processes and the health hazards associated with chemicals, biological agents, and physical stressors is required.
Ability to work in a respirator and protective clothing is required.
Written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills are required.
Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams is required.
Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export-controlled information or facilities.

Responsibilities

Design and establish Vulcan's Industrial Hygiene Program, including enterprise-wide standards compliant with local, state, and federal regulations.
Assist in developing a pre-employment and annual physical program for team members.
Design and implement an Industrial Hygiene Sampling and Monitoring program.
Design and implement an Ergonomics program.
Assist in establishing personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements and a PPE program.
Conduct Industrial Hygiene Sampling and Monitoring for chemical and noise exposures, including area and personal air monitoring.
Compare employee exposures to noise and air contamination against Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), local, state, federal, and American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH) regulatory limits.
Conduct audits and surveys to determine PPE effectiveness.
Conduct regular and incident-related ergonomic assessments and provide recommendations.
Interface with regulatory agencies and incorporate new regulations into the program.
Conduct team member respirator fit testing.
Oversee and coordinate employee health testing, including audiometric and pulmonary testing.
Prepare reports.

Desired Qualifications

Experience building a program or working in a start-up, industrial, or manufacturing company is desired.
Experience in the powdered metal industry is desired.
First aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and automated external defibrillator (AED) certification is desired.
OSHA 30 is desired.

Vulcan Elements is manufacturing American rare-earth permanent magnets for a secure, resilient future. With a focus on national security and economic resiliency, we serve critical industries such as defense, aerospace, and automotive powering a high-technology future. Vulcan Elements is building a team of ambitious professionals committed to Mission Focus, Technical Excellence and Transparency.

As an Industrial Hygienist at Vulcan Elements you will be responsible for indoor air quality, employee health and protection, project oversight and report preparation. This role begins in Durham, NC and is expected to move to Benson, NC upon completion of new facility.

Responsibilities

Program Development

Design and stand up Vulcan's Industrial Hygiene Program, establishing enterprise-wide standards that comply with local, state, and federal regulations.
Assist in developing a pre-employment and annual physical program for team members
Design and implement an Industrial Hygiene Sampling and Monitoring program.
Design and implement an Ergonomics program
Assist in establishing PPE requirements and a PPE program.

Field Leadership

Conduct Industrial Hygiene Sampling and Monitoring
- Chemical and noise exposures
- Area and personal air monitoring
- Compare employee exposures to noise and air contamination against regulatory limits from OSHA; local, state, and federal regulations; and ACGIH
Conduct audits and surveys to determine PPE effectiveness.
Conduct regular as well as incident-related ergonomic assessments and provide recommendations
Interface with regulatory agencies and incorporate new regulations into the program.
Conduct team member respirator fit testing
Oversee and coordinate employee health testing (audiometric, pulmonary, etc.)
Report preparation

Responsibilities and tasks outlined are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of the business

Qualifications

BA/BS in industrial hygiene, environmental science/engineering, occupational health science, or other related field
5+ years of experience within PPE effectiveness, ergonomic assessments, Industrial Hygiene Sampling and Monitoring, and other related tasks
Experience in area and personal air monitoring
Experience in conducting noise surveys, evaluating data, and providing recommendations
Experience in conducting ergonomic assessments and providing recommendations
Experience in participating in JHAs and writing HASPs.
Knowledge of industrial processes and the health hazards associated with chemicals, biological agents, and physical stressors
Ability to work in a respirator and protective clothing.
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication
Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams

Desired Skills

Experience building a program or working in a start-up, industrial/manufacturing company
Experience in powdered metal industry
First aid/CPR/AED certification
OSHA 30

Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export-controlled information or facilities.

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About the Company

Vulcan Elements

Manufactures NdFeB magnets for defense, EVs

Vulcan Elements makes high-performance NdFeB magnets in the United States to supply a secure, domestic magnetics chain. Its main product is sintered NdFeB magnets, created from powdered materials that are pressed and heat-treated to become strong permanent magnets used in electric motors for EVs, defense systems, aerospace, wind turbines, and other gear. The company differentiates itself by sourcing all materials and equipment from the U.S. or allied nations for full traceability and security, and it already holds contracts with the U.S. Navy, Air Force, and Army while moving from pilot-scale to larger-scale production. Its goal is to expand production to hundreds and then thousands of metric tons per year in the U.S., reshoring magnetics manufacturing to support climate resilience, energy transition, and technological sovereignty.

Company size: 51-200
Company stage: Debt Financing
Total funding: $693.9M
Headquarters: Durham, NC
Founded: 2023

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