Industrial Hygienist

Description

• Meet with regulatory and or permit agencies for guidance on requirements or discuss specific permits conditions or cases
• Perform asbestos abatement and fiber release assessments
• Perform environmental investigations and sampling
• Conduct environmental assessments
• Prepare and submit required demolition permits in compliance with applicable regulatory requirements
• Perform industrial hygiene (IH) audits, indoor air quality (IAQ) investigations, and noise assessments
• Perform surveys on asbestos-containing building materials (ACBM), lead-based paints (LBP), and water-damaged facilities
• Support Industrial Hygiene, Health & Safety, and Environmental project needs throughout the U.S.
• Perform health and safety assessment and reviews or audits
• Conduct ACM/LBP testing for abatement and demolition permits
• Develop reports related to assessments and investigations; and
• Collect, identify, and compile observational, spatial, and environmental data from samples of air, soil, water, and other matrices for projects, investigations, and surveys
• Follow-up with regulatory agencies to ensure timely issuance of permits
• Develop necessary permit backup documentation, including applicable environmental documents

Requirements

• Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, follow instruction, work independently, and comply with company policies
• 15 to 20 years of relevant general occupational safety and health/industrial hygiene experience including the performance of industrial hygiene (IH) surveys & audits; indoor air quality (IAQ) and noise assessments; asbestos-containing building material (ACBM), lead-based paint (LBP) and mold surveys and investigations; asbestos abatement and fiber release assessments; environmental investigations, conduct environmental sampling of soil and groundwater, EH&S/occupational safety training; and/or medical monitoring program oversight
• Capable interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to a scientific and non-scientific audience
• Moderate proficiency with business writing, office automation and communication software, technology, and tools
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills required to reach conclusions from testing results, data collation, and identify the most effective manner to accomplish objectives of assigned projects
• Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) and/or Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or the ability to obtain either credential.
• Proposal writing and cost estimating experience
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Science or equivalent
• Experience conducting site assessments as they relate to potential environmental impacts
• Effective self-leadership with attention to detail, results orientation, and managing multiple priorities in a dynamic work environment
• Requires 20% travel, including the potential for overnight trips
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies; and
• Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.
• Prior consulting experience and working with clients having a united work force environment with an understanding of the work activities with an involvement in occupational safety and health, asbestos/lead-based paint, IAQ, and other health and safety, and emergency response and preparedness projects
• Knowledge of relevant environmental laws, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance