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Industrial Hygienist

Columbus, NE, US, 68602-0499Brownville, NE, US, 68321-0098Norfolk, NE, US, 68701-7227North Platte, NE, US, 69103-0310York, NE, US, 68467-0608Hallam, NE, US, 68368-0088

Industrial Hygienist

**Salary Range -** $7,053.00 -$8,816.00

**Location - Nebraska -** Columbus, Brownville, Norfolk, North Platte, Hallam, or York

**Employment Type:** Full-time

**Posting Date:** 7/21/2025

**Closing Date:** Open unitl filled

Are you hard-working and eager to make a meaningful impact in the ever-emerging energy industry? Come join us!

By joining the Nebraska Public Power District team, you’re becoming part of a close-knit community that embodies the values and traditions of the state. More than generating and delivering power, we empower our employees to thrive both personally and professionally. With safety at the helm, we have created a supportive and inclusive work environment that fosters innovation and growth. Here, you’re not just an employee; you're a valued member of a family that respects and supports each other.

Our power grid has been consistently ranked one of the most reliable and resilient, but our reputation for excellence extends beyond our customer service to our employee satisfaction. Many of our team members have built lifelong careers here, advancing through the ranks thanks to our robust training programs and opportunities for professional development. With us, you’ll find a place where your efforts are recognized and rewarded, where you’re making a deep impact on the communities around you, and where you can truly power a career that you can be proud of.

Get to know us more here (https://www.nppd.com/about-us/our-values)

Position Summary

The Industrial Hygienist supports occupational health and safety efforts across the District by identifying, evaluating, and controlling chemical, physical, and biological exposures in the workplace. This role is focused on technical field work, employee exposure monitoring, ergonomic health risk mitigation, and support for safe work practices related to industrial processes in power generation, transmission, and distribution environments.

Education, Training and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Health, Occupational Health, or a related science (e.g., biology, chemistry, physics)

3+ years of field industrial hygiene experience, preferably in utilities, manufacturing, or construction

Related Experience:

+ Demonstrated experience conducting ergonomic assessments

+ Proficiency with IH sampling equipment and OSHA/NIOSH analytical methods

+ Strong understanding of occupational exposure limits and health-based risk evaluation

+ Familiarity with utility operations (e.g., substations, generating stations, line work) preferred

Licenses and/or Certifications

Certification as a Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) is strongly preferred.

Certification in ergonomics or human factors preferred, and demonstrated experience is highly desirable.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Perform field sampling and exposure monitoring for airborne contaminants (e.g., asbestos, welding fumes, silica, solvents, combustion by products, mold, biological, etc.)

Conduct physical hazard monitoring for noise, heat stress, electromagnetic fields (EMF), and other workplace hazards

Utilize direct-reading instruments and laboratory sampling techniques following OSHA/NIOSH standards

Interpret results and assess potential exposures against OSHA PELs, ACGIH TLVs, NIOSH and ANSI recommendations and internal health guidelines

Communicate relevant sample data and collaborate with the Environmental Department as needed.

Assist generation facilities in identifying potential exposure hazards during routine and outage activities

Provide field-level recommendations for exposure mitigation, including engineering and administrative controls

Support confined space entry assessments with atmospheric testing and ventilation recommendations

Provide technical IH support during outages, demolition, remediation, or construction involving new potential exposures

Serve as the lead coordinator for the District’s ergonomic health program

Essential Duties & Responsibilities (Continued)

Conduct ergonomic assessments for field, plant, and office environments

Recommend improvements to tools, equipment layout, or work processes to reduce musculoskeletal risks

Collaborate with Safety and Occupational Health staff to address complex or multi-factor ergonomic concerns and assessment assistance in various locations.

Maintain documentation of assessments, trends, and recommended improvement

Collaborate with the Health and Wellness medical staff to support medical surveillance programs based on exposure risks

Review work processes and material safety data to identify personnel needing surveillance for lead, asbestos, noise, or other exposures

Conduct fit testing for hearing protectors and respirators as needed with the Health & Wellness team.

Recommend appropriate PPE based on sampling data and job hazard analysis

Evaluate changes in job tasks or materials for health impacts and work with health and wellness team and NPPD’s medical director to determine appropriate medical monitoring

Maintain accurate exposure records for compliance with regulatory and internal reporting needs

Summarize and communicate monitoring findings to employees and supervisors in clear, understandable language

_Accountable for other duties as assigned._

Core Competencies

Customer Focus

Employees & Teamwork/Diversity & Inclusion

Integrity/Excellence

Public Service/Environmental Stewardship

Safety

**Salary Information** _-_ Nebraska Public Power District offers a competitive starting salary with opportunities for growth. In addition to the base salary range listed below, NPPD employees may also be eligible for our Annual Incentive Program (AIP) that may supplement total compensation at a level above and beyond the stated salary range. Successful applicants will be provided more information regarding the incentive program at the time of an interview.

**Pay Grade -** 13 Monthly

**Typical Pay Grade Starting Salary Range:** $7,053.00 - $8,816.00

**Travel Required:** Up to 25% (With no or minimal overnight stays, less than 3 per month, typically within state of Nebraska) _Travel required may fluctuate by business need. This is an estimate and will be discussed further with candidates that receive an interview._

Nebraska Public Power District offers a competitive starting salary and an excellent benefits package including medical and dental insurance, 401K retirement plan, paid holidays, paid vacation, paid medical, training opportunities and more.

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact Human Resources at Nebraska Public Power District.

_Nebraska Public Power District is an Equal Opportunity Employer_

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer who values the contributions of its diverse work force. We are only legally able to hire persons who are 1) a United States citizen or national, 2) a lawful permanent resident of the United States, or 3) an alien legally authorized to work in the United States.

Benefits

Customers around the state know what to expect from NPPD — quality, reliability and performance excellence. Our values also extend to the way we take care of our employees and their families. We remain on the leading edge by providing competitive benefits that respond to the diverse lifestyles of our people in an ever-changing world.

Salary

Nebraska Public Power District offers a competitive starting salary with opportunities for growth. In addition to the base salary listed in posting, NPPD employees may also be eligible for our Annual Incentive Program (AIP) that may supplement total compensation at a level above and beyond the stated salary range.

Retirement Savings

NPPD employees may participate in two retirement plan options – a 401(k) plan and a 457(b) plan. Both plans allow for pre-tax or Roth contributions. After the first six months of employment, the 401(k) plan includes a generous matching contribution from NPPD. The five-year vesting period begins on an employee’s hire date. Our retired employees are eligible for retiree healthcare benefits as well as a life benefit paid out to designated beneficiaries upon their passing.

Health & Wellness

At NPPD, we care about the health and wellness of our employees. We offer new teammates two competitive hospital / medical plan options to fit their lifestyle and family needs. We also make an annual contribution to employee Health Savings Accounts, which can be used to offset out-of-pocket expenses. Employees and their spouse are invited to participate in a variety of wellness initiatives offered throughout the year as a way to enhance their wellness, reduce health risks and promote healthy lifestyles.

Other Benefits

Employees earn vacation on a schedule commensurate with their years of service. We also offer paid holidays as well as personal and family medical leave, including birth mother recovery leave and parental child bonding leave. All full-time employees receive a life insurance policy equivalent to two times the participant's annual salary at no cost to the employee. NPPD also offers dental and vision insurance as well as personal accident, accidental death and dismemberment, critical illness, hospital indemnity, long-term care, pre-paid legal/identity theft, and short-and long-term disability insurance plans. Additional benefits include college tuition reimbursement, relocation assistance and complimentary access to an Employee Assistance Program.