Industrial Hygienist​/Environmental Consultant

Location: Cumberland, Maine

Job Summary: The Environmental Consultant/Industrial Hygienist is responsible for a range of duties, including indoor air testing, hazardous building materials inspection and sampling, abatement design specifications, oversight of hazardous material abatement, project management, site planning, bid and construction services, permitting, and investigation report preparation.
This position will also be responsible for management and mentoring of less experienced staff.

The ideal candidate will possess a high level of organizational skills that are well suited to project management and the management of large quantities of environmental samples and observations. The candidate must possess excellent communication skills to effectively interact with contractors, business clients, and homeowners. A strong understanding of building systems and construction styles is helpful in understanding what building materials may be hazardous.

Experience in creating realistic delivery schedules and accurate budgeting are key assets. This individual is an integral team member and problem solver who is adept at developing practical, cost-effective solutions that serve our clients well.

This position involves working with and sampling potentially hazardous materials. Qualified candidates must be able to pass a physical and wear personal protective equipment, including a tight-fitting respirator, and work is done in various weather conditions. SME takes safety very seriously and expects all employees to comply with company safety standards and regulatory requirements.

• 100% company paid Medical, Life, and Long-term and Short-term Disability insurance
• Annual contributions to an HSA (if enrolled in company-provided health insurance plan)
• Paid vacation and sick time and 9 paid holidays per year
• Retirement plan comprising three components: a 401(k) plan with matching contribution of up to 50% of 10% of your salary; profit sharing; and a non-discretionary 3% of gross pay contribution (all three components available after 1 year of service), and a
• Performance-based year-end bonus!

• Work-life balance and flexible working hours
• Professional development and growth opportunities
• Intraoffice groups, including hiking, hockey, and running
• Community involvement such as volunteer days and an SME sponsored road race team, and
• Fall golf event, food truck days, cornhole tournaments, chili cookoff competition and more!

• B.S. in a physical science such as Environmental Science, Biology, Chemistry, Geology, etc.
• An understanding of environmental regulations and/or the ability to read and interpret regulations.
• Ability to perform field work that includes working in the outdoors and various weather and environmental conditions, climbing ladders and working on elevated areas, wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as full body coverings and a respirator, physically accessing confined spaces and other areas of buildings and working nights and weekends when needed.
• Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel, technical report writing, and data interpretation.
• Working with and interacting with clients to understand their needs, respond promptly to client requests, and provide consistent client support as needed.
• Effective oral and written communication skills are essential.
• The preferred candidate would have some or all the following accreditations:
  • MEDEP: MP, DC, AHERA Inspector, NIOSH 582 Air Analyst, Air Monitor
  • ACAC: CIE, CMC, or CMI
  • Board of Certified Safety Professionals: CSP