Industrial Hygienist I

GHP INC•Nashville, TN

83d•Onsite

About The Position

GHP, an architectural, environmental, and construction services consulting firm based in Nashville, TN, is looking for a technically minded environmental professional with a strong science background and a focus on the impact of the environment on health. We are seeking an Industrial Hygienist I in our Nashville, TN office who has active Asbestos and Mold certifications or is working toward certification achievement. The position requires a Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Health, Biology, Science, or a related degree in an equivalent area of study and 2-4 Years of progressive experience in the Industrial Hygiene field. In lieu of degree, a proven history of relevant experience will be considered. GHP measures success by meeting deadlines and budgets, client satisfaction and repeat work, team collaboration and mentorship, project profitability and documentation standards, and certification / license attainment and renewal. Additional information critical to the role is the applicant must have a valid U.S. driver’s license, be a U.S. citizen (we are unable to sponsor visas), be willing to travel on an emergency as well as scheduled basis, have the physical ability to go to job sites, climb ladders, and lift 20 pounds or more.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Health, Biology, Science, or a related degree in an equivalent area of study.
2-4 Years of progressive experience in the Industrial Hygiene field.
Proven history of relevant experience (in lieu of degree).
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to thrive in a challenging environment.
Valid U.S. driver’s license.
U.S. citizen (unable to sponsor visas).
Willingness to travel on an emergency as well as scheduled basis.
Physical ability to go to job sites, climb ladders, and lift 20 pounds or more.

Nice To Haves

Active Asbestos and Mold certifications or working toward certification achievement.

Responsibilities

Conduct various tests and analyses to recognize, eliminate, and control occupational health hazards and diseases.
Collect building material samples for asbestos content, mold growth, and other potentially hazardous materials.
Collect samples of dust, gases, vapors, and other potentially toxic materials for analysis.
Perform moisture intrusion assessments and create moisture maps for water impacted facilities.
Perform industrial hygiene field measurements and safety evaluations.
Determine appropriate monitoring and sampling strategies, if indicated, and conduct these activities.
Maintain, operate, and calibrate a variety of sampling and monitoring equipment.
Prepare accurate and complete technical reports of survey findings and provide recommendations on how to correct hazardous conditions.
Meet deadlines with quality work.
Coordinate sub-consultants, sub-contractors, and team members (external and internal) to assist in the successful completion of the project.
Provide appropriate and quality documentation necessary for a successful project.
Ensure consistent application of company policies and procedures.
Utilize technology to enhance Project efficiency and performance – including ERP and Document Control software.