Certified Industrial Hygienist - CIH

Sedgwick Claims Management Services Ltd; Massachusetts; Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401k with matching

Paid time off

Life insurance

Job summary

EFI Global is seeking a Senior Industrial Hygienist (CIH) to lead complex investigations in industrial hygiene, environmental health, and safety. The role involves on-site analyses, sample collection, and evaluating controls to protect occupant health, with a focus on forensics, insurance loss, and disaster scenarios.

The position supports a hybrid/remote work arrangement and favors candidates residing in the greater Boston area, offering opportunities to advance technical leadership and

Qualifications

• Eight years of IH experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) certification required.
• Degree in physical sciences or engineering with IH emphasis preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct complex IH investigations and on-site analyses of health hazards.
• Collect dust, gas, and vapor samples for analysis.
• Evaluate ventilation and exhaust systems for occupant health.
• Prepare comprehensive written reports and records.
• Train staff and support quality programs; travel as required.

Skills

Industrial hygiene

Air sampling

Regulatory knowledge

Data interpretation

Communication skills

Education

CIH certification

Bachelor's in physical sciences or engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Air sampling equipment

Job description

About EFI Global

EFI Global is a full-service engineering, fire investigation, environmental, health and safety, and specialty consulting services firm serving a variety of industries in both the public and private sectors. Over the last four decades, we have grown from a boutique firm specializing in handling insurance fraud and arson cases and providing expert witness testimony, into a recognized global leader in engineering failure analysis, origin-and-cause investigations, environmental consulting, laboratory testing and specialty consulting. Our forensic investigation, engineering and environmental services teams around the world share a dedication to expertise, quality and demonstrating to customers that caring counts. Each of our more than 700 professional engineers, fire investigators, architects and scientists was selected for their technical proficiency, in-depth industry knowledge and commitment to professional integrity. Together, our diverse backgrounds and collective insights empower clients to make better-informed business decisions. EFI’s combination of global solutions and local expertise has earned the firm a reputation for delivering timely responses that consistently meet our clients’ expectations—anytime, anywhere.

Senior Industrial Hygienist (CIH)

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 preferred. 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. This is a hybrid/remote role. Prefer Candidate reside in the greater Boston area.

Primary Purpose

To conduct complex investigations and on-site analysis to recognize, eliminate, and control occupational health hazards and diseases using experience and advanced education and training.

Essential Functions and 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 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.

Additional Functions and Responsibilities

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Trains new staff members.
• Supports the organization's quality program(s).
• Travels as required.

Education & Licensing

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).

Experience

Experience Eight (8) years of related experience in industrial hygiene or equivalent combination of education and experience required.

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.
• 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.

Work Environment

When applicable and appropriate, consideration will be given to reasonable accommodations.

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, kneel, reaching/working overhead. Must have continual use of manual dexterity.

Auditory/Visual: Hearing, vision and talking.

Equal Opportunity & Diversity Statement

Sedgwick is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace.

Our 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.

Salary & Benefits

For the jurisdiction noted in this job posting only, the range of starting pay for this role is $110,000-$120,000.

• medical, dental, vision, 401k and matching, PTO, disability and life insurance, employee assistance, flexible spending or health savings account, and other additional voluntary benefits

The statements contained in this document are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a colleague assigned to this description.

They are not intended to constitute a comprehensive list of functions, duties, or local variances.

Management retains the discretion to add or to change the duties of the position at any time.