[Hiring] Senior Industrial Hygienist @Onterris

Role Description

The Senior Industrial Hygienist is responsible for the initiation, planning, implementation, execution, direction, and completion of industrial hygiene (IH) projects. The SR IH may be additionally responsible for oversight of all assigned IH projects to ensure a safe and healthy work environment. The successful candidate has experience addressing a wide range of health and safety issues, including those related to industrial hygiene, site safety, and environmental remediation.

• Maintain good working relationships with all levels of personnel.
• Quickly identify questions and/or concerns related to environmental, health, and safety issues.
• Perform a variety of tasks with latitude to perform as needed.
• Demonstrate good decision-making skills and creativity in developing unique solutions to problems.
• Interface with project management, clients, and regulatory agencies.
• Participate in rotations of 24/7 on-call duties for emergency response purposes when Emergency Response (ER) PMs are not available.
• Extended travel may be required.
• Report directly to the Director, Industrial Hygiene Services of Health & Safety Services.
• Operate as a leader with a focus on department and team growth through training and business development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in one of the sciences and a practicing CIH with 10-15 years of experience.
• CSP is preferred, not required.
• Master’s degree in a related science field (chemistry, biology, physics, engineering, toxicology, etc.) and a practicing CIH and CSP with 8-12 years' experience, or equivalent from a previous employer.
• Advanced computer skills in a Windows-based platform.
• HAZWOPER certification - Required (Can be obtained post hire).
• DISA clearance - Required (Can be obtained post hire).
• TWIC clearance – Required (Can be obtained post hire).
• Current driver’s license - Required.
• Ability to obtain a passport - Required.
• Completion of all job specific OSHA training (Can be obtained post hire).
• Ability to comply with all job specific OSHA requirements, including the wearing of a respirator.
• Computer and data management skills in a Windows-based platform.
• Multitasking and balance multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Work in a fast-paced environment.
• Work well alone and with a team.
• Ability to travel.
• Ability to grow and operate a business unit.
• Ability to communicate the basic concepts of relevant OSHA regulations, other occupational health and safety standards and guidelines, including those of the ACGIH; mentoring of staff in these areas may apply.
• Ability to conduct IH training for staff.
• Active involvement in industry and/or professional organizations.

Requirements

• Assist the Director, Industrial Hygiene Services and other senior staff to develop and/or lead IH activities and execute projects.
• Conduct business development activities and generate business for the department.
• Facilitate effective mobilization of personnel and equipment to IH projects.
• Develop and implement scientific sampling methods for IH and emergency response projects.
• Provide quality project status reports, effective data evaluations, cost estimates, and suggestions to promote on-site worker health to management, the client, and agency representatives.
• Prepare project- and site-specific sampling work plans, health and safety plans, and other documents as required.
• Compile, review, and summarize scientific/technical literature as assigned.
• Prepare written reports summarizing scientific data collected on projects.
• Perform industrial hygiene activities, including, but not necessarily limited to, conducting air sampling, noise surveys, review of SDS, and preparation, and/or review of project- or site-specific health and safety plans.
• Assist in day-to-day management of assigned personnel.
• Assist in response readiness by ensuring the availability and adequacy of project equipment, sampling media, and ER supplies for the region.
• Remain current with practices and procedures in the environmental, industrial hygiene, and management field.
• Define, maintain, and communicate core program requirements and expectations.
• Help mentor and coach team members to strengthen capabilities and competencies.
• Ensure that compliance/risk assurance processes are robust by self-identifying/self-correcting issues and sharing of best practices.
• Develop effective data collection methods for occupational exposure data, analyze data, identify trends, and ensure corrective actions are taken.
• Act as a member of an emergency response team, traveling, with limited notice, to potentially remote areas to conduct air, water and/or soil sampling, meteorological monitoring, and information collection as necessary.
• Maintain compliance with the company’s environmental, health, and safety policies and all applicable client, state, federal, and local environmental rules, policies and regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Compensation range: $100,000 - $150,000 commensurate with experience, skills, and geographic location.
• This role is remote, but does include travel.

Company Description

Onterris is a leading global environmental solutions company partnering with organizations to solve complex challenges where environmental pressures, regulatory expectations and operational risks intersect. Guided by our mission to advance the way of life without compromising the integrity of our environment, we believe environmental responsibility and human progress are fundamentally connected.

• Our scientists, engineers, field teams, and consultants apply systems thinking that unites science, data, and practical expertise to deliver solutions that strengthen our clients’ resilience.
• We mitigate risk and protect the air, water, and soil that sustain communities, while uncovering responsible paths forward for planet and progress.