Certified Industrial Hygienists (CIH) [Southwest Region] | Environmental Health Assessment [CSB007012]

ProSidian Consulting•Rancho Santa Fe, CA

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About The Position

ProSidian Seeks a Certified Industrial Hygienists (CIH) [Southwest Region] | Environmental Health Assessment [CSB007012] professional aligned under services related to NAICS: 541620 on a Exempt Contract Contingent Basis located Southwest Region (New Mexico, Arizona, Utah, Colorado) in support of the U.S. Chemical Safety Board (CSB). The CSB is an independent federal agency charged with investigating chemical incidents to determine the cause or probable cause. Headquartered in Washington, DC, the Agency's board members are appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate. The CSB's mission is to "drive chemical safety excellence through independent investigations to protect communities, workers, and the environment," and its vision is "a nation free from chemical disasters." Established to investigate incidents and hazards from the production, processing, and handling of chemical substances that can cause death, serious injury, or substantial environmental or property damage, the CSB does not issue fines or citations but makes recommendations to facilities, regulatory agencies such as OSHA and the EPA, industry organizations, labor groups, and others. Designed to be non-regulatory and independent, the CSB reviews the effectiveness of regulations and regulatory enforcement where appropriate. Seeking Certified Industrial Hygienists (CIH) [Southwest Region] candidates with relevant Chemicals Sector Experience (functional and technical area expertise also ideal) to support professional services engagement for Chemicals Sector Clients such as U.S. Chemical Safety Board (CSB). This as a Contract Contingent or Contract W-2 (IRS-1099) Position and ProSidian reserves the right to convert to a Full-Time ProSidian employed W-2 Position. JOB OVERVIEW Provide services and support as a Industrial Hygienist Services (Certified Industrial Hygienists (CIH)) in the Chemicals Industry Sector focusing on Environmental Services Solutions for clients such as U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board (CSB) | Generally Located In Southwest Region (New Mexico, Arizona, Utah, Colorado) and across the Southwest Region Region.

Requirements

Must be a Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) with a minimum of five years of CIH experience.
Completion of at least 24-hour HAZWOPER training or superior equivalent.
Respirator fit-tested for full-face respirator, half-face respirator, and self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA).
Ability to arrive at incident sites within 48 hours of notification.
Bachelor's degree in Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Health, or a related field.
Minimum five years of relevant experience in industrial hygiene, specifically involving hazardous chemical incidents.
Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) certification is mandatory.
Proficiency in conducting chemical hazard assessments and developing site-specific safety plans.
Strong understanding of industrial chemicals, including hazardous materials, flammable gases, and toxic substances.
Excellent communication skills for collaborating with investigation teams and providing clear, actionable safety recommendations.
Ability to operate and interpret results from a variety of monitoring equipment and to perform site assessments in hazardous environments.
Strong report-writing skills, with the ability to prepare comprehensive closing reports within specified deadlines.
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Proficient with Microsoft Office Products (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, & Adobe)

Nice To Haves

Experience with emergency response and hazardous material handling is preferred.
Proficiency in project management methodologies and tools.
Exceptional leadership and interpersonal skills for effective team management.
Outstanding time management and prioritization abilities to meet project milestones.
Adaptability to changing project requirements and priorities
Ability to multi-task and pay close attention to detail.
Excellent analytical, organizational and time management skills
Strong communication skills, both oral and written.

Responsibilities

Conduct chemical hazard assessments at incident sites, working with the U.S. Chemical Safety Board (CSB) investigation team to evaluate potential released chemicals and determine appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and monitoring requirements.
Develop and implement safe site entry plans in coordination with the CSB investigation team to ensure safe access to incident locations.
Perform initial site assessments, monitor atmospheric conditions, and advise the U.S. Chemical Safety Board (CSB) team on hazards, PPE, and safe site access.
Provide continuous monitoring of atmospheric conditions, including hazardous chemicals, oxygen levels, and flammability, during site entry activities.
Prepare detailed closing reports summarizing monitoring activities, safety recommendations, and assessments made during site deployments.