Industrial Hygiene and Safety Specialist - Albany, NY

The Voluntary Protection Programs Participants' Association, Inc; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Industrial Hygiene and Safety Specialist to join their Albany office. This full-time role involves collaborating with Certified Industrial Hygienists and Safety Professionals to conduct assessments and audits across various settings, including universities and hospitals. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and possess excellent communication skills. This is a fantastic opportunity for those eager to make a significant impact in environmental health and safety, offering a supportive team environment and the chance to work on diverse projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-Abschluss in relevanten Bereichen erforderlich.
• 0 bis 3 Jahre Erfahrung in Industriehygiene oder Arbeitssicherheit.

Responsibilities

• Durchführung von IH-Umfragen zur Bewertung von Chemikalien und biologischen Agenten.
• Erstellung schriftlicher Berichte und Kommunikation.

Skills

Kommunikationsfähigkeiten

Detailorientierung

Selbstmotivation

Education

Bachelor-Abschluss in Industriehygiene

Bachelor-Abschluss in Arbeitssicherheit

Bachelor-Abschluss in Umweltgesundheit

Tools

OSHA Standards

ANSI Standards

NFPA Standards

ISO Standards

Job description

Colden is currently hiring an Industrial Hygiene and Safety Specialist with 0 to 3 years of experience to work out of their Albany area office. This is a full-time position working with a team of Certified Industrial Hygienists (CIHs), Certified Safety Professionals (CSPs), senior scientists, and other specialists to support consulting projects in the areas of industrial hygiene (IH), occupational safety, environmental management, and occupational and environmental health sciences. Project assignments may include:

• Conduct IH surveys to assess chemical, physical, and biological agents (e.g., air sampling, noise monitoring, mold assessments, etc.)
• Conduct safety and health assessments, inspections, and audits in a wide range of industrial and non-industrial settings, such as universities, hospitals, laboratories, museums, media and entertainment productions, offices, and others
• Research and accurately reference standards (e.g., OSHA, ANSI, NFPA, ISO)
• Provide support for indoor environmental quality investigations
• Provide asbestos management services, including inspections, sampling, and project monitoring
• Complete other tasks as assigned such as:
  • Develop or update written health and safety procedures and training materials
  • Conduct research for projects in occupational and environmental health sciences
  • Provide support for gap assessments and client action plans to conform with environmental health and safety management system specifications (e.g., ISO 14001, ISO 45001)
  • Conduct performance checks of ventilation and other controls
• Prepare written reports and other communications

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (BS), preferably in industrial hygiene, occupational safety, or environmental health (or a science or engineering degree and relevant work experience)
• Experience range: 0 to 3 years considered
• Excellent communication skills and professionalism. Self-motivated, reliable, and detail-oriented with ability to manage workload independently with support from others
• Willing and flexible to travel where necessary, in addition to supporting local clients

Desired Qualifications

• Work or internship experience in environmental health and safety
• Working knowledge of health and safety regulations, standards, and guidelines
• Familiarity with common industrial hygiene monitoring methods and noise dosimetry
• OSHA 10- or 30-hour General Industry Training and/or OSHA HAZWOPER certification