Industrial Hygienist

General Description:

Arora Engineers, LLC. provides design and construction services for MEP, fire protection and alarms, and low voltage/special systems for aviation, transportation, educational, and commercial, Federal Government, and institutional facilities. The successful candidate will be responsible for identifying, assessing, and controlling health hazards in various work environments to ensure the safety and well-being of employees. This role requires a deep understanding of occupational health standards, risk assessment, and the implementation of effective mitigation strategies.

Overall Responsibility:
Responsible for identifying, evaluating, and controlling workplace environmental factors that may affect the health and safety of worker

Essential Functions:

Collect, identify, and compile observational, spatial, and environmental data from samples of air, soil, water, and other matrices for projects, investigations, and surveys

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

Coordinate subcontracted asbestos abatement and fiber release assessments

Perform environmental investigations and sampling

Conduct environmental assessments

Develop reports related to assessments and investigations; and Support Industrial Hygiene, Health & Safety, and Environmental project needs throughout the U.S. and its territories

Meet with regulatory and or permit agencies for guidance on requirements or discuss specific permits conditions or cases

Conduct ACM/LBP testing for abatement and demolition permits

Develop necessary permit backup documentation, including applicable environmental documents

Prepare and submit required demolition permits in compliance with applicable regulatory requirements

Follow-up with regulatory agencies to ensure timely issuance of permits

Required Qualifications:

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

Experience conducting site assessments as they relate to potential environmental impacts

Perform health and safety assessment and reviews or audits

Requires 20% travel, including the potential for overnight trips

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Proposal writing and cost estimating experience

Knowledge of relevant environmental laws, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements

Capable interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to a scientific and non-scientific audience

Effective self-leadership with attention to detail, results orientation, and managing multiple priorities in a dynamic work environment

Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, follow instruction, work independently, and comply with company policies

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

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.

Education/Experience Minimum:

Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Science or equivalent3-10 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
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