Certified Industrial Hygienist

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s degree in science or engineering that included courses in any combination of chemistry, physics, engineering, environmental science, biology, or industrial hygiene or a related field from an ABET-accredited institution.
• 3 years of relevant work experience in the industrial hygiene, safety profession, or one of its specialties.
• Must be able to read, understand, speak, and write English well enough to effectively communicate with all staff/administrative personnel.
• Ability to analyze the data acquired, predict probable effects of exposures on the health and well-being of workers, and select and recommend appropriate controls, including management, medical, engineering, education or training, and personal protective equipment.
• Must be able to use standard office equipment, such as computers, typewriters, copiers, fax machines, and telephone systems.
• Must have knowledge of telephone etiquette, excellent communications and customer service skills and use of occupational and environmental health and safety terminology.
• Willingness to travel to client locations worldwide, on an as-needed basis.

Preferred Skills & Qualifications:

• Certified Industrial Hygienist
• Master’s degree that is ABET-accredited in a job-relevant program of study (e.g., industrial hygiene, occupational health, or environmental health)
• Five or more years of experience in or with the U.S. Air Force Bioenvironmental Engineering career field or a closely-related civilian equivalent is desired
• Familiarity with Bioenvironmental Engineer concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Possess an active Secret security clearance or able to obtain one
• Basic experience DOEHRS.
• Successful, demonstrated project and program management experience

Minimum Competencies: (Skills, knowledge, and abilities.)

• Knowledge of OSHA, NIOSH, ANSI and ACGIH standards
• Knowledge of asbestos and lead management programs
• Knowledge of ventilation systems
• Experience conducting exposure assessments
• Experience recognizing hazards
• Experience addressing environmental health and safety concerns
• Experience preparing technical reports
• Ability to perform environmental and industrial hygiene surveys, including sampling and monitoring
• Ability to operate various industrial hygiene monitoring equipment
• Ability to diplomatically explain and interpret environmental health and safety principles.
• Ability to work with people of all ages and diverse constituencies.
• Thorough knowledge of applicable environmental health and safety regulations
• Thorough knowledge and demonstration of industrial hygiene principles and practices
• Excellent computer skills
• Effective communication skills
• Excellent writing skills
• Capable of managing multiple projects
• Strong training and interpersonal skills
• Exhibits positivity, integrity and responsibility

Requirements:

• Valid Driver’s License
• Ability to Pass a Background Check
• Ability to Pass a Drug Test
• Ability to Work Long Hours when Necessary
• Frequent Out of Town Travel
• Must be able to wear personal protective equipment such as, hard hats, ear plugs, safety glasses, respirators, steel-toed boots, fall protection harnesses
• Must be able to walk on uneven surfaces, climb ladders and stand for extended periods of time
• Must be able to work in an outdoor environment