Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH)/Safety Professional

About the role

Amentum is seeking a Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH)/Safety Professional to support our SFHP Project. The role is expected to balance 50% Industrial Hygiene oversight and 50% field safety support.

Responsibilities

• Review, evaluate, and approve subcontractor Industrial Hygiene plans, procedures, and health protection programs.
• Provide technical oversight of subcontractor Industrial Hygiene activities and exposure assessment strategies.
• Conduct evaluations of workplace health hazards, including chemical, physical, biological, and ergonomic hazards.
• Review exposure monitoring data and assess employee health risks.
• Recommend and evaluate engineering controls, administrative controls, and personal protective equipment.
• Identify deficiencies in subcontractor IH programs and provide coaching, mentoring, and corrective guidance.
• Support respiratory protection, hearing conservation, hazard communication, and other occupational health programs.
• Prepare technical reports and recommendations related to Industrial Hygiene performance and compliance.
• Serve as the project's Industrial Hygiene subject matter expert.

Safety Responsibilities

• Function as an active member of the Project Safety Team supporting daily construction and operational activities.
• Conduct field safety observations, inspections, audits, and assessments.
• Participate in work planning reviews, pre-task planning, and hazard analyses.
• Provide safety coaching and mentoring to supervisors, workers, and subcontractor personnel.
• Aid in incident investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective action development.
• Monitor subcontractor safety performance and compliance with project requirements.
• Support implementation of project safety programs, procedures, and initiatives.
• Participate in safety meetings, toolbox talks, and field leadership engagements.
• Promote a strong safety culture through visible field presence and worker engagement.
• Work rotating schedules, including nights, weekends, and extended hours, as project demands require.

Qualifications

• Current Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) certification.
• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Hygiene, Occupational Health, Safety, Engineering, Environmental Science, or related field.
• Minimum 10 years of professional experience in Industrial Hygiene and/or occupational health and safety.
• Demonstrated experience supporting large construction, industrial, energy, DOE, nuclear, manufacturing, or similar high-hazard environments.
• Experience reviewing and evaluating contractor or subcontractor safety and Industrial Hygiene programs.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations, ACGIH limitations, exposure assessment methodologies, and occupational health programs.
• Experience working in field-based safety leadership roles.
• Excellent communication, coaching, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to influence personnel and leaders across multiple organizations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting DOE, nuclear, federal government, or major construction projects.
• CSP, CHST, or other relevant professional certifications.
• Experience with respiratory protection program management and exposure monitoring.
• Knowledge of Integrated Safety Management (ISM) principles.
• Experience supporting 24/7 operations and rotating work schedules.

Pay

$160,000 - $190,000

Schedule

Approximately 50% Industrial Hygiene support and 50% field safety support. Frequent field presence in active construction and industrial environments. Must be able to work rotating schedules, including nights, weekends, and extended hours, as project demands require.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
• Education reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tax-saving options
• Disability and life insurance
• Pet insurance