Consulting Technician-Industrial Hygiene & Safety

Citadel is seeking a talented Consulting Technician to support our growing industrial hygiene and safety (IH&S) practice in the San Diego market. The successful candidate will work from Citadel’s office in San Diego or Irvine, California.

We are an equal-opportunity, family-oriented firm that takes pride in listening to our clients and partnering with them to provide practical solutions that reduce risk and protect employees. We support a variety of industries including local government, higher education, real estate, construction, and life sciences. Come join a consulting firm that puts people first!

The Consulting Technician works under the direction of Citadel Project Managers and performs a variety of IH&S consulting projects including moisture/microbial investigations, industrial hygiene assessments, and safety inspections. The Consulting Technician may also serve in a supplemental staff support role, working at a client site as part of their team to fulfill EHS responsibilities. The type of work to be performed by this role will vary based on the needs of our clients.

However, it is reasonable to expect a mix of work at client site locations and office-based work on a weekly basis.

This position reports to a senior staff member in the IH&S department.

• Conducts industrial hygiene surveys including air and surface sampling
• Performs safety-related surveys/inspections
• Develops and delivers health and safety trainings
• Writes technical EHS programs and reports
• Provides EHS consulting support at client-site locations

• 0-3 years of experience in EHS, preferably in industrial hygiene and/or safety
• Experience in performing EHS-related surveys, assessments, evaluations, and/or investigations
• Experience in basic industrial hygiene sampling techniques such as surface or air sampling for fungal spores
• Experience in using industrial hygiene instruments such as a sound level meter, sampling pump, noise dosimeter, or infrared camera
• Experience in writing technical reports
• Experience in any of the following industries: higher education, life sciences, real estate, and construction
• Humble – confident in skills and knowledge, but without excessive ego
• Hungry – self-motivated with a strong desire to do more and learn more in the pursuit of excellence
• Smart – interpersonally appropriate and aware with good judgement and intuition around the subtleties of group dynamics and the impact of words and actions on others

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to provide consulting support in multiple IH&S service areas (e.g., microbial, IAQ, air sampling for contaminants, written program development, training, etc.)
• Ability to use IH instruments such as sound level meter, dosimeters, moisture meter, infrared camera, sampling pumps, etc.
• Ability to work successfully in team-oriented environments and accept feedback on performance
• Ability to support several projects simultaneously
• Proficiency with AI and Microsoft Office programs including Excel, Word, Outlook, and Teams

• B.S. degree or higher in Public Health, Occupational Health and Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or related science from an accredited school

• Must be able to safely lift and carry up to 50 pounds, work some nights and weekends, and pass a background check to obtain security clearance to client sites
• Must be able to safely wear a tight-fitting respirator when required to perform duties assigned to this role, in compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Medical evaluation and fit testing will be provided
• Must have a valid driver’s license, a car, and willingness to travel throughout Southern California
• May occasionally require travel and overnight stays outside of Southern California

• Candidate working towards CIH and/or CSP is preferred, but not required

The expected pay range for this position is $27 to $37 per hour. Citadel also has an attractive bonus program, 401k match opportunity, and 100% Citadel-paid Vision, LTD and dental insurance option for the employee. We will contribute $760 towards your medical plan for employee only.

Actual compensation will be based on various factors including skills, experience, and education.

Apply for this position by sending your resume/CV to Shannon Mateik at