Industrial Hygienist - Chadds Ford, PA or Philadelphia, PA

Arora Engineers, Inc.; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm specializing in MEP services is seeking an Industrial Hygienist to ensure workplace safety by identifying and mitigating health hazards. The position involves conducting assessments, audits, and necessary investigations across various environments. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills, relevant experience in safety and health, as well as a Bachelor's degree in a related field.

Qualifications

• Prior consulting experience in occupational safety and health.
• 5 to 10 years of industrial hygiene experience.
• Current AHERA accreditation or ability to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Identify and control health hazards in workplaces.
• Conduct IAQ audits and environmental investigations.
• Prepare reports and assist with regulatory compliance.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Proposal writing

Critical thinking

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Hygiene

Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science

Tools

Business writing tools

Office automation software

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: AEI - Chadds Ford - [7CFD] - Chadds Ford, PA

Salary Range: Undisclosed

Description

General Description: Arora Engineers, LLC. provides design and construction services forMEP, fire protection and alarms, and low voltage/special systems for aviation, transportation, educational, commercial, and institutional facilities. The successful candidate will be responsible for identifying, assessing, and controlling health hazards in various work environments to ensure the safety and well-being of employees. This role requires an understanding of occupational health standards, risk assessment, and the implementation of effective mitigation strategies.

Overall Responsibility: Responsible for identifying, evaluating, and controlling workplace environmental factors that may affect the health and safety of workers.

Essential Functions:

• Support Industrial Hygiene, Health & Safety, and Environmental project needs throughout the U.S.
• Collect, identify, and compile observational, spatial, and environmental data from samples of air, soil, water, and other matrices for projects, investigations, and surveys
• Perform industrial hygiene (IH) audits, indoor air quality (IAQ) investigations, and noise assessments
• Perform surveys and collect samples for asbestos-containing building materials (ACBM), lead-based paints (LBP), and water-damaged facilities
• Perform asbestos abatement monitoring and fiber release assessments
• Perform environmental investigations and sampling
• Develop reports related to assessments and investigations
• Meet with regulatory agencies for guidance on requirements or to discuss specific permits conditions or cases
• Develop necessary permit backup documentation, including applicable environmental documents
• Prepare and submit required demolition permits in compliance with applicable regulatory requirements
• Follow-up with regulatory agencies to ensure timely issuance of permits

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Prior consulting experience and working with clients having a united work force environment with an involvement in occupational safety and health, asbestos/lead-based paint, IAQ, and other health and safety, and emergency response and preparedness projects
• Experience conducting site assessments as they relate to potential environmental impacts
• Performing health and safety assessment and reviews or audits
• Requires 20% travel, including the potential for overnight trips
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Proposal writing and cost estimating experience
• Knowledge of relevant environmental laws, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements
• Capable interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to a scientific and non-scientific audience
• Effective self-leadership with attention to detail, results orientation, and managing multiple priorities in a dynamic work environment
• Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, follow instruction, work independently, and comply with company policies
• Moderate proficiency with business writing, office automation and communication software, technology, and tools
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills required to reach conclusions from testing results, data collation, and identify the most effective manner to accomplish objectives of assigned projects
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by Arora’s health, safety, drug/alcohol, and harassment policies; and
• Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek

Education/Experience Minimum:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Science, or equivalent
• 5 to 10 years of relevant general occupational safety and health/industrial hygiene experience including the performance of industrial hygiene (IH) surveys & audits; indoor air quality (IAQ) and noise assessments; asbestos-containing building material (ACBM), lead-based paint (LBP) and mold surveys and investigations; asbestos abatement monitoring and fiber release assessments; environmental investigations, including sampling of soil and groundwater; EH&S/occupational safety training; and/or medical monitoring program oversight
• Prior work experience conducting industrial hygiene inspections; however, strong construction experience and good working knowledge of building construction will be considered
• Current accreditation as an AHERA Building Inspector or Lead Risk Assessor, or the ability to attain accreditation
• Experience managing and working with vendors and contractors preferred.