Staff Industrial Hygienist

About the role

Terracon is a 100 percent employee-owned multidiscipline consulting firm comprised of more than 8,000 curious minds focused on solving engineering and technical challenges from more than 200 locations nationwide. Since 1965, Terracon has evolved into a successful multi-discipline firm specializing in environmental, facilities, geotechnical, and materials services. Terracon’s growth is due to our talented employee-owners exceeding expectations in client service and growing their careers with new and exciting opportunities in the marketplace. Terracon was recognized as the #1 firm in Asbestos and Lead Abatement.

General Responsibilities

• Investigate sites to identify any physical or environmental risks.
• Perform field studies including asbestos and lead paint surveys, airborne chemical monitoring, noise monitoring, and indoor air quality.
• Develop sampling strategies and outline required analysis.
• Research regulatory standards and hazard data.
• Evaluate sampling results.
• Prepare risk assessment reports and develop recommendations to correct and improve the environment.
• Present and communicate findings and report recommendations to clients.

Essential Roles and Responsibilities

• Follow safety rules, guidelines and standards for all projects.
• Participate in pre-task planning.
• Report any safety issues or concerns to management.
• Demonstrate quality practices and acumen.
• Provide consistent quality standards on proposal and project delivery.
• Proficient industrial hygiene professional responsible for conducting site testing and making recommendations for systems design on smaller projects of minimal complexity.
• May assist more senior industrial hygienists, scientists and engineers on large, more complex projects.
• Performs site visits, field observations and field data collection or assignments.
• Implements technical requirements to complete client projects by directing and supervising field staff to sample, test and collect data and/or document site activities.
• Responsible for developing written proposals to clients for approval by senior level professionals.
• Evaluates moderately complex laboratory and field data and assembles in written reports.
• May serve as team member or participate in meetings and communications with client pertaining to specific projects/tasks.
• May oversee work performed by lower level industrial hygienists, scientists, technicians or engineers.
• Works under the supervision of a Terracon Authorized Project Reviewer.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Science or related science field.
• Minimum 1-3 years’ experience.
• Master’s degree preferred.

Preferred Certification

• Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH).
• Air monitoring specialist.
• Certified lead inspector

Terracon’s Total Rewards Program

Terracon’s Total Rewards program is an important way we create an engaging workplace for you, define and acknowledge success and give you ways to explore new avenues for your career. Our Total Rewards includes compensation, benefits (including employee ownership), recognition and training & development. Terracon considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidates work experience, work location, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.