Certified Industrial Hygienist

Sedgwick Claims Management Services Ltd; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

An environmental health services provider in Los Angeles is seeking an experienced Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH). The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in forensics, insurance loss, environmental claims management, and be adept at recognizing hazards. This position includes responsibilities for conducting investigations, providing expert witness support, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Excellent communication and analytical skills are essential for success in this role, along with the ability to work in team settings and manage project deliverables.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in forensics and insurance loss management.
• Experience in environmental claims management and expert witness support.
• Ability to conduct complex investigations and provide technical guidance.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate impact to properties and determine cause of damages.
• Recognize hazards and determine evaluation methods for harmful substances.
• Conduct investigations of working conditions to prevent occupational disease.

Skills

Knowledge of industrial hygiene principles

Hazard recognition

Analytical skills

Excellent communication skills

Team collaboration

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

**Seeking experienced Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) for work in the industrial hygiene and environmental health and safety services specialties. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in forensics, insurance loss, disaster or catastrophic loss of commercial, residential, and industrial properties, including scope preparation and deliverables.. Manufacturing or government experience could be a transferable skillset.*** ## **Evaluation of impact to properties individually or as a team to determine cause and scope of damages related to property conditions.*** ## **Recognizing hazards and determining methods of evaluation for chemical, biological and fire (combustion byproduct) substances.*** ## **Determine remediation/restoration protocols to address asbestos, lead, mold, moisture and other environmental hazards.*** ## **Food contamination, spoilage, and adulteration analysis and toxicology consulting experience is highly desired.*** ## **Environmental claims management experience is desired.*** ## **Provide expert witness support in litigation matters, including testimony as required.*** ## **Provide technical guidance and support for team members.*** ## 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 contaminate emission sources or related health hazards associated with workplace conditions.* ## Conducts investigations of working conditions in places of employment for the prevention of occupational disease and industrial health hazards, with specific reference to toxins, noise, or harmful physical agents.* ## Measures airborne concentrations of dust, gases and mists using air sampling tools and collections devices. Collects samples of work materials to detect and evaluate occupant exposure to toxic substances.* ## Determines effectiveness of engineering control methods and makes recommendations regarding location, design, structure, operations, and maintenance of contaminant and physical agent control systems.* ## Interprets rules and regulations to officials of industry and others.* ## Consults with management, engineers, and other agencies regarding industrial health problems and solutions.* ## Examines, for approval, plans and specifications of proposed contaminant and physical agent control. 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.* ## 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* ## Knowledge in environmental consulting and remediation, including liability assessment, insurance claims, advisory work, and expert witness engagements.* ## Experience in transactions and litigation support is preferred.* ## Ability to organize, assign and coordinate the work of others* ## Ability 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* ## 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, kneel, reaching/working overhead* ## Must have continual use of manual dexterityOur business is founded on people with the best technical skills and outstanding industry knowledge and we strive to employ and retain exceptional talent. EFI Global is an equal opportunity employer welcoming applications from all qualified persons. If you are interested in working for us, please visit our job board.