Industrial Hygienist

About the Company

The Vertex Companies, LLC (VERTEX) is a $180M global consulting firm that integrates strategic advisory, project management, and dispute resolution services for organizations facing complex challenges in a world of risk. We embody core values of embracing lifelong learning, operating with urgency, maximizing value, and driving collaboration to better outcomes for our clients, colleagues, and communities. Join us if you are looking for a career that offers meaningful impact and the chance to love what you do.

About the Role

We are seeking an Industrial Hygienist with 0 to 3 years’ experience for our Industrial Hygiene Building Science group. The role involves conducting Industrial Hygiene work within the Greater San Francisco Bay area and/or Los Angeles, Orange, and San Diego Counties.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and/or oversee exposure assessments, healthcare compliance, Environmental Health and Safety, or other Industrial Hygiene work and project assignments.
• Collect samples from project sites and deliver to third-party laboratories for analysis while maintaining strict chain of custody.
• Coordinate work activities for multiple project functions to ensure satisfying delivery.
• Provide project monitoring and oversight of third-party contractors.
• Prepare proposals, detailed Exposure Monitoring assessment and clearance reports, Indoor Air Quality assessments, Safety assessments, and other technical assessment reports including accurate data/summary tables and figures.
• Maintain consistent communication of project progress with the assigned project manager and/or clients from start to finish.
• Maintain assessment and monitoring equipment.
• Prepare Health and Safety Plans/Job Safety Analyses for sites.
• Meet utilization and other performance metrics as assigned by supervisor.
• Maintain professional licensure and/or certifications in good standing as appropriate.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

• High School diploma or a Bachelor’s degree in environmental science or related field.
• Entry level up to 3 years of work experience as an Industrial Hygienist with experience managing projects.
• California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) asbestos license, Certified Asbestos Consultant (CAC), or Site Surveillance Technician (SST) preferred but not required.
• California Department of Public Health (CDPH) lead licenses preferred but not required.
• OSHA 10 or 40-hour HAZWOPER training preferred but not required.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong technical writing skills.
• Ability to perform multiple tasks and handle multiple priorities effectively.
• Ability to perform exceptionally under fast-paced conditions.
• Proficiency utilizing Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.) preferred.
• Ability to meet deadlines both internally and externally.
• Willingness for travel, with occasional overnight, extended stay, and/or national travel. Travel may include car, train, or plane as necessary, sometimes with little advanced notice.
• Possession of a valid driver's license is required, as it involves frequent use of rental cars or company vehicles.

Physical Requirements

• Walk job sites during inspections, sometimes on uneven terrain, climbing ladders to access and evaluate roofing conditions and roof-mounted equipment.
• Carry field testing equipment (up to 30 pounds) onto job sites regularly.
• Participation in VERTEX medical monitoring program, including medical/physical exam, respiratory mask fit test/PPE training, etc., if working on environmental site assessments, subsurface investigations, or remediation projects or any task that could cause an exposure risk.

Benefits

• Competitive total compensation package including base salary and discretionary variable bonus program.
• Multiple healthcare and dental plan options.
• Company-paid Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability coverage.
• 401(k) plan with immediate matching and full vesting.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Robust Employee Assistance Program.
• Generous paid time off program, including vacation, sick time, and paid holidays.
• "Lifetime of Learning" program offering tuition reimbursement and personalized support for advanced education.

Pay

The salary ranges for this role are as follows:

• $47,000 - $127,000 USD annually (Geographical Tier AA - Sample Locations: NY Metro, San Francisco, San Jose, Seattle).
• $43,000 - $118,000 USD annually (Geographical Tier A - Sample Locations: Irvine CA, Middlesex NJ, Tacoma WA, Boston, Alexandria).