Industrial Hygienist II

An Industrial Hygienist II (IH II) at CTEH, LLC participates as a member of the Health & Safety Services group. As an IH II, you'll assist in performing industrial hygiene activities including qualitative and quantitative IH/safety surveys, air sampling/monitoring, and noise surveys. An IH II also performs indoor air quality surveys and assists other departments as needed. An IH II could provide data collection and review support to CTEH project managers in the areas of industrial hygiene, safety, and emergency response.

Utilizing your knowledge of various scientific disciplines, you may collect, study, report, and take action based on data derived from your measurements or observations of air, soil, water, and other sources. To be a successful candidate, you'll need to demonstrate that you can apply a scientific methodology for analysis of risk assessments and industrial hygiene applications to ensure the client's expectations are met.

The position has many travel opportunities and has a flexible work environment when not on projects. All members of the Health and Safety Services team assist other departments as needed and are available to be included in responding to emergency projects. This position reports to an IH Project Manager or another upper-level manager.

Time Type: Full-Time

Pay Range: Commensurate with Experience

Location: Kemah, TX - Relocation Package Available

ACTIVITIES/TASKS/SCOPE

Demonstrate and apply the basic industrial hygiene concepts of anticipating, recognizing, evaluating, and controlling hazards to workers, the general public, and the environment;

Assist (with guidance from an IH, IH Project Manager [IHPM], or Senior IH) in the performance of industrial activities and environmental assessments;

Provide data collection and evaluation support, under the direction of senior staff, to CTEH PMs in IH, safety, and emergency response;

Solve problems by making accurate and informed decisions regarding IH and safety;

Perform duties safely to minimize threats to self and others in work setting with potential chemical, physical, biological, and safety hazards;

Compile, review, and summarize scientific/technical data and literature;

Support other service areas as assigned, under appropriate supervision;

Perform all duties according to the ethics of the IH profession;

Demonstrate a professional attitude toward clients, customers, and co-workers to reflect favorably on the company;

Remain ready and available for emergency response when additional resources are requested, with frequent, sometimes extended, travel; and,

Perform such other duties as assigned.

OTHER DESIRED COMPETENCIES

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships within a matrix reporting structure;

Ability to understand and explain the basic industrial hygiene concepts of anticipating, recognizing, evaluating and controlling hazards to workers, the general public and the environment;

Ability to locate and understand the basic concepts of relevant OSHA regulations, other occupational health and safety standards and guidelines, including those of the ACGIH, and, with minimal guidance, explain such concepts;

Ability to calibrate and operate IH equipment (with training)

Ability to explain the concepts of each piece of IH equipment after training;

Ability to select appropriate industrial hygiene testing equipment to meet project needs;

Active involvement in the industry and/or professional organizations;

Demonstrated ability to solve problems and make accurate and informed decisions;

Ability to function as an Emergency Response Team member if needed;

Ability to understand and follow written and verbal directions; and,

Strong verbal and written communication skills in the English language.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

College degree or 3-5 years of relevant experience in industrial hygiene or safety; or,

College degree or 3-5 years of relevant experience in a related science field (chemistry, biology, physics, engineering, toxicology, etc.) and completion of an approved industrial hygiene course within one year of employment;

Advanced computer and data management skills in a Windows-based platform.

CERTIFICATION/OTHER

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

HAZWOPER certification - Required (Can be obtained post hire)

DISA clearance - Required (Can be obtained post hire)

TWIC clearance – Required (Can be obtained post hire)

Ability to obtain a passport - Required

Completion of all job specific OSHA training (Can be obtained post hire)

Completion of all CTEH policies and procedures

Ability to comply with all job specific OSHA requirements, including wearing of a respirator

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Sitting, standing, and walking

Lifting up to 50 pounds several times a day

Overhead lifting of over 20 pounds

Bending, stooping,…