Lead Environmental Hygienist

WSP • Lakewood, CO

6h • Onsite

About The Position

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Certified Lead Industrial Hygienist for our Lakewood, CO; Phoenix, AZ or Tucson, AZ office. This individual will assist managing and provide technical support on a variety of Industrial Hygiene (IH) and environmental health and safety (EHS) compliance projects. WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper. WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry, Biology, Industrial Hygiene or closely related discipline.
• 7-10 years of relevant post education experience in industrial hygiene, EHS, chemical engineering or related work
• Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH)
• MSHA Part 46 and/or Part 48 Experienced Miner Certification
• Experience developing and conducting industrial hygiene programs in mining and industrial settings.
• Experience developing and auditing EHS programs in mining and industrial settings.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including technical report writing, proposal writing, and technical presentations.
• Capable interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.
• Effective self-leadership with attention to detail, results orientation, and managing multiple priorities in a dynamic work environment.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
• Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.
• Travel will be required depending on project-specific requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with mining and industry settings and other manufacturing environments
• Master’s degree Industrial Hygiene.
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
• 40-Hour OSHA Health & Safety Training (HAZWOPER) (29 CFR 1910.120) preferred.
• Basic First Aid and Adult CPR training desired.

Responsibilities

• Manage IH projects, including generating proposals, supervising field work and reviewing reports.
• Support designing health and safety management systems including alternatives analyses, process design and implementation.
• Conduct EHS audits and EHS program development.
• Conduct field assignments, such as performing industrial hygiene monitoring, noise assessments, hazardous materials surveying and abatement monitoring, mold inspections and remediation monitoring, indoor air quality assessments, chemical inventory assessments, ergonomics assessments, job hazard assessments and similar assignments.
• Prepare technical reports, including documentation of field investigative procedures, data management and interpretation, and development of graphical and tabular presentation of data.
• Cultivate relationships with clients and drive business development efforts, identifying and pursuing opportunities to grow the Industrial Hygiene national practice.
• Contribute to mentoring team of EHS and industrial hygiene early career, fostering skill development and knowledge transfer to enhance team performance.
• Act as a subject matter expert on industrial hygiene and environmental health and safety related projects.
• Prepare and present technical presentations at local and national conferences.
• Prepare and submit periodic regulatory reports.
• Collaborate with professionals from a variety of disciplines to provide future ready solutions for clients.
• Participate in business development opportunities and assist in developing proposals including scope, schedule, and budget.
• Prepare and implement project and site Health and Safety Plans (HASPs).
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Benefits

• coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life
• retirement savings
• paid sick leave
• paid vacation (or other personal time)
• paid parental leave
• paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings
• comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees