Industrial Hygiene and Safety – Project Assistant

Citadelenvironmental; United States; Remote; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental consultancy is seeking a full-time Project Assistant to provide administrative and technical support to the Industrial Hygiene and Safety department. Candidates should have a relevant educational background and strong skills in time management and communication. This role offers broad exposure to opportunities in EHS and supports organizational success through project management and coordination activities.

Benefits

Excellent compensation and benefits

Long-term growth potential

Qualifications

• College degree or on track to graduate, preferably in a related science.
• Strong written and effective communication skills.
• Familiarity with regulations related to industrial hygiene and EHS.

Responsibilities

• Administers accounting system for tracking opportunities and projects.
• Supports project managers to complete projects.
• Coordinates with analytical labs and vendors.

Skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Interpersonal communication

MS Office Suite

Scientific concepts understanding

Education

B.S. in occupational health and safety or related science

Job description

Overview

Citadel EHS, Inc. seeks a full-time Project Assistant (PA) to provide administrative and technical support to our Industrial Hygiene and Safety (IH&S) department. The ideal candidate will possess a background, either through education or experience, in industrial hygiene, safety, environmental science, and/or environmental engineering. The PA role provides broad exposure to opportunities and projects throughout Citadel and presents a wonderful path forward opportunity for those who may be exploring a career in EHS.

Responsibilities

• Administers Citadel’s accounting system to help set up and track opportunities, proposals, projects, and invoices
• Supports Citadel Project Managers and consulting staff to help complete projects
• Coordinates with analytical laboratories and vendors
• Supports Department by maintaining supplies and equipment
• Supports new business prospecting and lead generation
• Supports proposal development by performing cost-estimating, and technical research
• Supports technical report preparation
• Conducts some field work, usually in a support role, and participates in on-call rotation

Skills/Qualifications

• College degree or on track to graduate, preferably B.S. in occupational health and safety, IH or a related science
• MS Office, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel skills
• Well-developed time management and organizational skills, with strict attention to detail
• Strong written and effective interpersonal communication skills
• Familiarity with math, scientific concepts, and regulations related to IH and EHS
• Ability to work independently with remote supervision
• Able to balance multiple priorities with competing deadlines and stakeholders to achieve team success

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift and handle equipment up to 25 pounds independently and 50 pounds with assistance
• Must possess a reliable means of transportation to commute to the Glendale Office and travel throughout SoCal
• Must be able to drive for up to 2-3 hours to support Department needs for all Southern California offices
• Must be able to conduct computer-based work for prolonged periods of time (up to a full shift)

About Citadel EHS

Citadel EHS is an employee-owned, Environmental Health, Safety, and Sustainable consulting firm, with four offices in Southern California. We offer a wide range of services to help solve client challenges, achieve regulatory compliance, and improve their EHS performance. For more information on our services, visit: https://citadelehs.com/our-expertise/

Citadel EHS is an equal opportunity employer in business since 1993. Citadel has been recognized by the Los Angeles Business Journal as one of the Best Businesses to work for in Los Angeles County. We offer an excellent compensation and benefit package with long-term growth potential.