Industrial Hygiene Ventilation Lead

University of Kentucky

Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.

Posting Details Posting Details Job TitleIndustrial Hygiene Ventilation LeadRequisition NumberRE53644Working TitleDepartment Name3DE40:Occupational Health and SafetyWork LocationLexington, KYGrade Level45Salary Range$47,278-78,000/yearType of PositionStaffPosition Time Status Full-TimeRequired EducationBSClick here for more information about equivalencies:https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalenciesRequired Related Experience3 yrsRequired License/Registration/CertificationNonePhysical RequirementsWalking, limited climbing of ladders, standing, sitting at computer station, carrying objects less than 33 lbs.ShiftMonday – Friday: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm. typically but adjustments will be made for evaluating tasks performed on different shifts.Job SummaryThis 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 / AbilitiesMS Windows, Word, Excel, Power Point, Access, 3 years on the job training, Chem. Safety TrainingDoes this position have supervisory responsibilities? YesPreferred Education/Experiencefamiliarity with exposure control devices and their evaluation

Deadline to Apply04/06/2026Our University CommunityWe 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.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * What is your experience with chemical fume hoods- how the operate and function and as an engineering control for hazardous chemical manipulations?

   (Open Ended Question)

2. * What physical and chemical exposure monitoring have you performed?

   (Open Ended Question)

3. * What is your experience performing chemical risk assessments?

   (Open Ended Question)

4. * What experience do you have evaluating ventilation engineering controls.

   (Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Resume

Optional Documents

1. Cover Letter

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