Industrial Hygienist

Ahmpnet; New York (NY); On-site; USD 72,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

COMPA Industries in West Milton, NY is seeking an Industrial Hygienist to join a team at the Kesselring Site on-site. You will conduct and document industrial hygiene exposure assessments across site processes, with emphasis on accurate judgments and field work in industrial areas.

The role requires DOE L clearance, a BS in a related field with 5–10 years IH experience, and strong communication and teamwork—working full-time, 40 hours weekly, on-site, for an 18‑month contract.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field from an accredited college or university.
• Experience in industrial hygiene including sampling and calibration of industrial hygiene equipment.
• Strong interpersonal and teaming skills with the ability to coordinate multi-discipline teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and document industrial hygiene exposure assessments for site processes.
• Perform field surveillances, conduct workforce interviews, and review established procedures.
• Perform industrial hygiene sampling for hazards including asbestos, silica, volatile organic compounds, and welding fumes.
• Perform noise dosimetry and area noise measurements.
• Review industrial hygiene data and interpret sampling results.
• Assist with general industrial hygiene work for the site and support industrial hygiene exposure judgments.

Skills

Industrial hygiene experience

Interpersonal & teaming skills

Written & verbal communication

Education

Bachelor of Science or related field

Job description

Location: West Milton, NY (Kesselring Site, on-site)

Pay Rate: $52–$58/hr

Contract: 18-month contract

Work Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week

Clearance: DOE “L” required

About the Role

We are recruiting for an Industrial Hygienist to join a team at the Kesselring Site in West Milton, NY. The site supports the development of advanced naval nuclear propulsion technology for the safety and reliability of the Navy’s submarine and aircraft carrier fleet.

You will conduct and document industrial hygiene exposure assessments as part of a comprehensive assessment of site processes, and assist with general industrial hygiene work across the site. The role calls for sound professional judgment when supporting exposure determinations, and much of the work takes place in the site’s industrial areas.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct and document industrial hygiene exposure assessments for site processes.
• Perform field surveillances, conduct workforce interviews, and review established procedures.
• Perform industrial hygiene sampling for hazards including asbestos, silica, volatile organic compounds, and welding fumes.
• Perform noise dosimetry and area noise measurements.
• Review industrial hygiene data and interpret sampling results.
• Assist with general industrial hygiene work for the site and support industrial hygiene exposure judgments.

Required Education & Experience

Bachelor of Science or Bachelor’s degree in a related field from an accredited college or university, with 5 to 10 years of experience. Experience must include industrial hygiene work, including sampling and calibration of industrial hygiene equipment.

Top Skills & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field from an accredited college or university.
• Demonstrated industrial hygiene experience, including sampling and calibration of industrial hygiene equipment.
• Strong interpersonal and teaming skills, with the ability to coordinate multi-discipline teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Security Clearance

This position requires a DOE “L” clearance. The candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE “L” clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship.

Preferred Qualifications

• BS in engineering or a Bachelor’s degree in a science-related field.
• Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) through ABIH (not required).
• Experience with nuclear or heavy construction, chemical processes, or other industrial process facilities.
• Familiarity with the industrial hygiene exposure assessment process.
• Knowledge of industrial hygiene sampling techniques.
• Knowledge of industrial safety and health requirements.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Contract Details

Duration: 18-month contract.

Estimated Hours: Approximately 2,080 straight-time hours per year (full-time).

Work Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week, fully on-site.

Anticipated Start: As soon as possible.

Work Environment

Upon reporting, the candidate must have full mobility, be able to walk on uneven surfaces, climb up and down ladders, work in an industrial environment, and have unrestricted access to a nuclear facility.

Interview Process

Interviews are conducted via Microsoft Teams.

Why Work at COMPA Industries?

We strive to provide careers, not just jobs, for our employees. We invest in and serve the communities where we work and live. We provide best-in-class administrative, professional, and technical services to solve complex problems to meet customer mission-critical objectives.

For over 30 years, Compa has been a trusted partner in progress. We combine decades of technical expertise with a forward-thinking spirit, tackling intricate challenges in nuclear facilities alongside the brightest minds in science and engineering. Join us, and don’t just build your career, build the future, with competitive compensation, a collaborative culture, and the chance to make a real difference for national security and beyond.

COMPA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to protected status.