Sr Industrial Hygienist

Apex Companies•Wichita, KS

3d•$85,000 - $120,000•Onsite

About The Position

Are you highly motivated, hard-working, and seeking to join a growth-focused consulting & engineering firm? Are you looking for a company that will invest in your development and grow your professional skills? If so, consider a career with Apex! Powered by record sales, extraordinary client retention, strategic acquisitions, and an entrepreneurial spirit, Apex Companies is one of the fastest growing engineering and environmental consulting firms in the US. We were recently recognized by the Zweig Group as one of the fastest growing firms in the AEC industry. We take pride in providing our clients with exceptional service and have earned numerous awards for project excellence. We continue to grow, and we want you to grow with us. Role Overview: This role provides senior-level occupational health and safety expertise to one of Apex's most valued clients, a national aerospace manufacturer. For over 25 years, Apex has partnered closely with this client to achieve their Occupational Health, Ergonomics, and Safety Engineering goals. The Senior Industrial Hygienist (Sr. IH) will serve as the primary IH lead on the shop floor at the client's Wichita, Kansas facility, working under the direction of the on-site Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH). This is a full-time, on-site position (5 days per week, 8-hour day shift) for an initial 6-month period, with possible extension based on performance and client needs. The incumbent will provide day-to-day IH oversight and coordination on the shop floor, translating CIH program direction into actionable field tasks for mid-level IH staff and technicians. This role includes conducting complex field evaluations, mentoring junior IH staff, ensuring data quality and proper field practices, and serving as a key liaison between the CIH and production teams. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical IH competency, practical field experience, effective mentoring skills, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. A proactive, collaborative approach and strong communication skills are essential. As a fixed-term engagement, this position is authorized for 6 months, with potential extension based on performance and client requirements Individual Occupational Skill Set The incumbent will carry a great deal of creativity and have a self-starter mentality. This position entails routine ongoing work and collaboration with numerous customer stakeholders -- all of whom need to be 'satisfied' with respect to project purpose, scope, and tactics. This individual relies on experience and judgment paired with CIH and EHS leadership direction to plan and accomplish goals. Ensures compliance with all EHS/OSHA/ACGIH and NIOSH regulations and keeps abreast of any changes to laws and regulations that impact the organization. Strong technical writing skills, the ability to successfully multi-task, safety awareness, and a good record and understanding of safe work practices. Represents Apex's excellence to client stakeholders with full-time on-site support at a client's manufacturing facility. Brings a strong background in occupational health and safety sciences such as chemistry, physics, toxicology, and industrial hygiene field methods. Strong skills in collecting, assessing, organizing, and summarizing data; implementing solutions and changes within programs to optimize employee safety. Applicable experience in following regulatory methodologies for gathering impactful data and ensuring data quality and representativeness. Ability to support audits, inspections, and investigations and coordinate resolution of issues. Understanding of emerging technology for the identification of potential hazards and control methods. Works in close routine collaboration with the CIH and customer EHS team, supporting and executing an agreed-to service plan. Monitors and reports progress on plan completion as directed. Works with numerous internal and external stakeholders in the interest of achieving desired overall project velocity and program goals. Acts as a field-level advisor to production teams and mid-level IH staff on occupational health issues. Provides input to the CIH, project managers, and client relationship managers on field observations, program effectiveness, and potential opportunities for program improvement.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Hygiene, Occupational Health, Environmental Science, or related field; 6-10 years of experience.
Advanced knowledge of Industrial Hygiene principles and field practices required.
Strong expertise in exposure assessment, sampling methods, and data interpretation.
Solid knowledge of OSHA, ACGIH, NIOSH, and related standards.
Proven ability to lead field operations and mentor junior IH staff.
Experience conducting qualitative and quantitative exposure assessments in manufacturing environments.
Skilled in data quality verification, sampling strategy review, and technical reporting.
Proficient with Microsoft Office and EHS software tools.
Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
Valid driver's license and willingness to travel locally.

Nice To Haves

CIH or CSP certification preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary IH lead on the shop floor under the direction of the CIH, providing day-to-day IH oversight and coordination.
Translate CIH program direction into actionable field tasks for mid-level IH staff and technicians, ensuring sampling and assessments are executed as intended.
Conduct higher-level qualitative exposure assessments and complex field evaluations, confirming or refining exposure scenarios identified by mid-level IH staff.
Review sampling strategies, task groupings, and monitoring plans prepared by mid-level IH staff and recommend adjustments to the CIH as needed.
Perform spot checks and validation sampling to verify data quality, representativeness, and proper use of methods, equipment, and PPE in the field.
Mentor and coach mid-level IH staff and other EHS personnel on IH fundamentals, field practices, and interpretation of results, escalating more complex technical questions to the CIH.
Provide preliminary interpretation of exposure data versus regulatory and internal limits and summarize key findings for CIH review and final sign-off.
Work closely with production and engineering teams to verify that engineering and administrative controls are implemented and function as described in IH and EHS plans.
Help track IH-related corrective actions and projects (controls, sampling campaigns, program updates), ensuring mid-level IH staff have clear priorities and timelines.
Supply concise, field-based status updates, emerging issues, and trend information to the CIH and EHS leadership to support higher-level program decisions.