Industrial Hygiene Ventilation Lead

Job Title
Industrial Hygiene Ventilation Lead

Requisition Number
RE53644

Working Title

Department Name
3DE40:Occupational Health and Safety

Work Location
Lexington, KY

Grade Level
45

Salary Range
$47,278-78,000/year

Type of Position
Staff

Position Time Status
Full-Time

Required Education

BS

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https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies

Required Related Experience

3 yrs

Required License/Registration/Certification

None

Physical Requirements

Walking, limited climbing of ladders, standing, sitting at computer station, carrying objects less than 33 lbs.

Shift

Monday – Friday: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm. typically but adjustments will be made for evaluating tasks performed on different shifts.

Job Summary

This position audits, assesses and recommends ventilation and exposure engineering controls for operations that have the potential to generate airborne contaminants. This position will review construction drawings and plans. Provide guidelines for construction and acceptance of local exhaust ventilation systems. This position should possess knowledge of OSHA, NFPA, ASHRAE, SEFA and other applicable regulatory standards to review/interpret/advise faculty/staff/students about new, revised and established regulations for exposure control devices and dilution ventilation. Develop web based and in person training on ventilation controls. Collaborate with the chemical safety, in reviewing chemical inventories to determine adequacy of exposure control devices.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

MS Windows, Word, Excel, Power Point, Access, 3 years on the job training, Chem. Safety Training

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
Yes

Preferred Education/Experience

familiarity with exposure control devices and their evaluation

Deadline to Apply
04/06/2026

Our University Community

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.