Senior Industrial Hygienist - Consulting (CIH)

Onterris•Little Rock, NV

8d•$100,000 - $150,000•Remote

About The Position

The Senior Industrial Hygienist initiates, plans, implements, executes, directs, and completes industrial hygiene projects, with possible oversight of assigned projects to support a safe and healthy work environment. The role addresses a broad range of health and safety issues, including industrial hygiene, site safety, and environmental remediation. It requires sound judgment, creative problem-solving, effective collaboration with project management, clients, personnel at all levels, and regulatory agencies, and the ability to take ownership of varied tasks with latitude to act as needed. The Senior Industrial Hygienist may participate in 24/7 emergency-response on-call rotations when Emergency Response project managers are unavailable. Extended and unscheduled travel may be required, including travel to remote locations with limited notice. The position reports to the Director, Industrial Hygiene Services of Health & Safety Services, and is expected to contribute to team and department growth through training, mentoring, and business development. The position is remote and includes travel. Compensation is $100,000–$150,000, commensurate with experience, skills, and geographic location.

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in a science discipline and 10–15 years of experience as a practicing Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), or a related-science master's degree and 8–12 years of experience as a practicing CIH and Certified Safety Professional (CSP), subject to position availability, or equivalent experience from a previous employer.
Developed consulting practice with an established client list.
HAZWOPER certification; may be obtained after hire.
DISA clearance; may be obtained after hire.
TWIC clearance; may be obtained after hire.
Current driver's license.
Ability to obtain a passport.
Completion of job-specific OSHA training; may be completed after hire.
Completion and acknowledgment of company policies and procedures.
Ability to meet job-specific OSHA requirements, including wearing a respirator.
Advanced computer, data-management, and Windows-based platform skills.
Ability to multitask and balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Ability to travel.
Ability to grow and operate a business unit.
Ability to communicate basic concepts of relevant OSHA regulations and other occupational health and safety standards and guidelines, including ACGIH guidance.
Ability to conduct industrial hygiene training for staff.
Active involvement in industry and/or professional organizations.
Ability to work long hours, including overtime and weekends as necessary.
Ability to perform the listed physical and site-work demands, including lifting, climbing, crawling, wearing PPE and respirators, and working in potentially hazardous environments.

Nice To Haves

CSP certification is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Assist the Director, Industrial Hygiene Services, and other senior staff in developing or leading industrial hygiene activities and executing projects.
Conduct business development activities and generate business for the department.
Coordinate mobilization of personnel and equipment for industrial hygiene projects.
Develop and implement scientific sampling methods for industrial hygiene and emergency-response projects.
Provide project status reports, evaluate data, prepare cost estimates, and recommend measures to promote worker health to management, clients, and agency representatives.
Prepare project- and site-specific sampling work plans, health and safety plans, and other required documents.
Compile, review, and summarize scientific and technical literature as assigned.
Prepare written reports summarizing scientific data collected on projects.
Conduct industrial hygiene work, including air sampling, noise surveys, SDS review, and preparation or review of project- or site-specific health and safety plans.
Assist with day-to-day management of assigned personnel.
Maintain regional emergency-response readiness by ensuring the availability and adequacy of project equipment, sampling media, and emergency-response supplies.
Stay current with practices and procedures in environmental, industrial hygiene, and management fields.
Define, maintain, and communicate core program requirements and expectations.
Mentor and coach team members to strengthen their capabilities and competencies.
Support robust compliance and risk-assurance processes by identifying and correcting issues and sharing best practices.
Develop occupational exposure data-collection methods, analyze data, identify trends, and ensure corrective actions are taken.
Serve on an emergency-response team and travel, sometimes with limited notice, to conduct air, water, or soil sampling, meteorological monitoring, and information collection.
Comply with company environmental, health, and safety policies and applicable client, state, federal, and local rules, policies, and regulations.
Perform other duties as assigned.