Certified Industrial Hygienist

About the role

EFI Global is seeking an experienced Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) for work in the industrial hygiene and environmental health and safety services specialties. The role is a hybrid/remote position, with preference for candidates residing in the greater Los Angeles or greater San Francisco area.

Responsibilities

• Conducts complex investigations and on-site analysis to recognize, eliminate, and control occupational health hazards and diseases.
• Collects samples of dust, gases, vapors, and other potentially toxic materials for analysis.
• Investigates adequacy of ventilation, exhaust equipment, lighting, and other conditions that may affect occupant health, comfort, or efficiency.
• Inspects and evaluates work operations and processes to determine potential contaminant emission sources or related health hazards associated with workplace conditions.
• Determines effectiveness of engineering control methods and makes recommendations regarding location, design, structure, operations, and maintenance of contaminant and physical agent control systems.
• Maintains records and prepares reports and correspondence.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Trains new staff members.
• Supports the organization's quality program(s).
• Travels as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in physical sciences, biological sciences, or engineering with an emphasis on environmental health, industrial hygiene, physiology, toxicology or biology from an accredited college or university preferred.
• Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH).
• Eight (8) years of related experience in industrial hygiene or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• Expert witness and litigation support, risk mitigation consulting experience is highly desired.

Skills & Knowledge

• Knowledge of the principles of industrial hygiene and workplace hazards.
• Knowledge of scientific methods used in health hazard control.
• Knowledge of state and federal statutes concerning industrial hygiene and air pollution.
• Skilled in organization and interpretation of field data and in identifying necessary corrections.
• Experience in transactions and litigation support is preferred.
• Ability to organize, assign and coordinate the work of others.
• Able to set priorities.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• PC literate, including Microsoft Office products.
• Analytical and interpretive skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to create and complete comprehensive, accurate and constructive written reports.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to meet or exceed Performance Competencies.

Additional Functions

Provides technical guidance and support for team members.

Work Environment

• Mental: Clear and conceptual thinking ability; excellent judgment, troubleshooting, problem solving, analysis, and discretion; ability to handle work-related stress; ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously; and ability to meet deadlines.
• Physical: Travel as required. Computer keyboarding. Ability to lift up to 30 lbs. Must be able to stand and/or walk for long periods of time. Must be able to kneel, squat or bend. Must be able to work outdoors in hot and/or cold weather conditions. Have the ability to climb, crawl, stoop, reach/working overhead. Must have continual use of manual dexterity.