Lead Industrial Hygienist

Job Details

• Requisition
• Relocation Authorized:
  National - Family
• Telework Type:
  Full-Time Office/Project
• Work Location:
  
  Various Work Locations USA

Bechtel is a global engineering, construction, and project management firm with a tradition of technical excellence in supporting multiple industries and mega-projects that have significant complexity. We help customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents. Core to Bechtel are our values – ethics, safety, quality, people, culture, relationships, innovation, and sustainability – and our covenants of integrity, respect, collaboration, trust, and delivery.

Bechtel has a strong commitment to protecting people and the environment as part of its mission, and is known for industry leadership in Environmental, Safety, and Health (ESH). ESH teams comprise environmental scientists, safety professionals, and industrial hygiene scientists. They provide technical guidance and perform planning, risk assessment, inspections and monitoring, training, and data management.

The Lead Industrial Hygienist is responsible for managing and directing a team of hygienists to deliver comprehensive industrial hygiene support for a large‑scale project. This role ensures all IH requirements are integrated into project planning, design, construction, and operations, maintaining compliance with regulatory and company standards. Work requires physical ability for field inspections, including walking on construction sites in extreme heat or humidity, climbing ladders and scaffolding, working at heights or on uneven surfaces, and entering confined spaces.

Must be able to wear assigned PPE (e.g., harness, life vest, gloves, etc.).

• Serve as the primary IH leadership interface with the client, supporting audits, governance reviews, and risk‑based decision making.
• Establish, monitor, and enforce IH requirements for subcontractors, including onboarding, field verification, corrective actions, and escalation.
• Lead, mentor, and supervise junior industrial hygienists, ensuring effective team performance and professional development.
• Lead IH risk management associated with hazardous chemicals, high purity systems, cleanroom interfaces, and simultaneous construction and owner activities typical of semiconductor fabrication facilities.
• Develop, implement, and oversee industrial hygiene plans, procedures, and methodologies tailored to project needs.
• Advise project leadership on IH related risks and trade‑offs, influencing planning and execution decisions in high‑pressure environments.
• Integrate IH requirements into all phases of the project, including planning, design, construction, and subcontractor management.
• Conduct risk assessments, inspections, sampling, and monitoring to identify hazards and verify compliance.
• Provide technical guidance and support for IH studies, emergency response, and incident investigations.
• Prepare and deliver clear documentation, reports, and training for project teams and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with ESH teams and other project groups to resolve issues and ensure alignment with broader safety and health objectives.
• Participate in meetings, as required, with customers, project team members, and contractors/subcontractors to advise them of industrial hygiene requirements that may affect their work.
• Help track IH performance and trends, prepare reports, and enter data in the Industrial Hygiene Records System (IHRS).

• Bachelor of Science degree (or equivalent) related to industrial hygiene with 2+ years of relevant experience; or an Associate's degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline with 4+ years of relevant experience.

• Demonstrated experience leading IH teams and managing IH programs on large projects.
• Experience supporting semiconductor, advanced manufacturing, or similarly complex high‑technology construction projects is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and influence at senior leadership and client levels.
• Strong analytical skills related to IH sampling, communication, and organizational skills.
• Proven ability…