Industrial Hygienist

Spear & Lancaster, LLC; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangement, including hybrid work schedules

Job summary

Spear & Lancaster, LLC is seeking an Industrial Hygienist in Houston, Texas. The position involves leading consulting and training activities in industrial hygiene and safety. Ideal for a proactive individual eager to grow into a technical leader, this role offers mentorship from senior professionals and opportunities for career advancement.

The candidate will conduct field assessments, develop training programs, and prepare technical reports while ensuring compliance with regulations like OSHA and EPA. Flexible working arrangements are available after a trial period.

Qualifications

• 3–15 years of experience in industrial hygiene, safety, environmental consulting, or related disciplines.
• Progress toward CIH or CSP certification is required.
• Experience with asbestos and mold regulations is highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Lead industrial hygiene and safety consulting projects.
• Conduct field assessments, exposure evaluations, and hazard analyses.
• Prepare technical reports and documentation based on field findings.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Project management

Teaching and training

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Hygiene, Safety, Engineering, or a related field

Job description

Spear & Lancaster, LLC is an expert safety, process safety, and industrial hygiene consulting firm dedicated to helping organizations increase profits and protect lives with risk management and incident prevention techniques. Spear & Lancaster has over 60 years of combined experience assisting hundreds of national and international organizations in achieving greater profitability by reducing workplace risks.

Role Description

We are seeking an Industrial Hygienist to join our team with the long-term goal of developing into a technical leader within the organization. This role is ideal for a motivated professional looking to grow their expertise, expand their impact, and take on greater responsibility over time.

This individual will work closely with senior leadership, including direct mentorship from experienced professionals, and will play a key role in leading consulting projects, training programs, and client engagements.

Position Overview

The Industrial Hygienist will lead a variety of consulting and training activities related to industrial hygiene, occupational safety, asbestos, and mold. This role combines fieldwork, client interaction, and training development, providing a well-rounded foundation for long-term career growth. This role will also include expert witness/litigation services.

Over time, this position is expected to evolve into a lead technical and client-facing role, business development, expert services, and advanced consulting projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead industrial hygiene and safety consulting projects across a variety of industries, leading both fieldwork and client deliverables.
• Conduct field assessments, exposure evaluations, and hazard analyses to identify workplace risks and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Leading asbestos and mold-related inspections, air monitoring, and compliance activities in accordance with OSHA, EPA, and state regulations.
• Prepare clear and accurate technical reports, documentation, and client deliverables based on field findings and analysis.
• Developing and progressively lead training programs related to asbestos, mold, and safety topics, including both classroom and hands-on instruction.
• Participate in client meetings and contribute to developing practical risk management and compliance solutions.
• Stay current with OSHA, EPA, and industry regulations to ensure all work reflects the latest standards and best practices.
• Contribute to the development and improvement of training materials and technical content.
• Lead expert witness and litigation-related projects, including research, documentation, and technical support as needed.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in Industrial Hygiene, Safety, Engineering, or a related field is preferred; however, relevant field experience may be considered in place of formal education.
• Candidates should have 3–15 years of experience in industrial hygiene, safety, environmental consulting, or related disciplines.
• Progress toward, or interest in obtaining, CIH (Certified Industrial Hygienist) and/or CSP (Certified Safety Professional) certification is required.
• Experience with expert witness service preferred.
• Experience or familiarity with asbestos and/or mold regulations, inspections, air monitoring, or remediation practices is highly valued.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret technical data and apply it to real-world scenarios are required.
• Candidates should demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare technical reports and present information clearly to clients.
• The ability to work independently, manage multiple projects, and prioritize tasks effectively is essential.
• An interest in teaching, training, and public speaking is preferred, as this role will support and eventually lead training programs.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Word) is required.
• Candidates must be based in, or willing to relocate to, the Houston area.

After 90-day trial period, there is an opportunity to be offered full-time employment with benefits at this position. These benefits include:

Benefits

• Flexible working arrangement, including hybrid work schedules with remote and on-site working days