Industrial Hygienist

NV5•Tampa, FL

About The Position

NV5 is seeking an Industrial Hygiene Specialist to support its EHS group. The role evaluates workplace exposures and indoor environmental conditions through inspections, monitoring, sampling, and technical reporting. It includes cross-disciplinary assignments, with technical supervision and cross-training appropriate to the candidate’s experience. Travel and fieldwork are expected, including potential overnight assignments and work in occupied buildings, active industrial facilities, and construction areas. Outdoor work in Florida conditions and respiratory protection may be required. Required training, credentials, and respiratory clearances must be in place before applicable assignments.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in industrial hygiene, occupational health and safety, environmental science, engineering, chemistry, biology, or a related technical discipline.
At least one year of relevant industrial hygiene, indoor air quality, hazardous building materials, or building sciences experience.
Hands-on inspection, monitoring, or sampling experience and ability to prepare technical reports.
Strong analytical, writing, communication, and organizational skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel.
Willingness to develop environmental site assessment capabilities.
Valid driver’s license, acceptable driving record, and ability to travel and perform fieldwork.
Background in industrial hygiene or building sciences.
Required training, credentials, and respiratory clearances must be in place before applicable assignments.

Nice To Haves

Experience with occupational exposure monitoring, indoor air quality, moisture/mold, asbestos, or lead-based paint investigations.
Experience with Phase I/II assessments, environmental sampling, or vapor intrusion investigations.
Asbestos Inspector accreditation, Lead-Based Paint Inspector/Risk Assessor certification, or Florida Mold Assessor license, as relevant to assigned work.
OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER training with current refresher training, as applicable; First Aid/CPR.
Certified Industrial Hygienist or Certified Safety Professional credentials for appropriately experienced candidates.
Environmental site assessment experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Conduct occupational exposure assessments, including personal and area air sampling, noise monitoring, ventilation evaluations, and heat stress assessments, as qualified.
Investigate indoor air quality concerns, moisture intrusion, and suspected microbial growth.
Perform asbestos and lead-based paint inspections, sampling, or related monitoring when appropriately trained and credentialed.
Evaluate field and laboratory results against applicable limits and guidelines and prepare reports with practical corrective-action recommendations.
Assist with Phase I property assessments, Phase II investigations, and soil, groundwater, or soil vapor sampling.
Prepare sampling and health and safety plans; maintain field notes, equipment calibration records, and sample documentation.
Coordinate with clients, laboratories, and subcontractors while meeting project quality, schedule, and budget requirements.
Provide secondary support for general EHS compliance assignments.
Travel for fieldwork, potentially including overnight assignments and work in occupied buildings, active industrial facilities, and construction areas.