Industrial Hygienist/ Occupational Technician

Pinyon-Environmental; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 140,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401k matching

Spot bonuses

Job summary

Pinyon-Environmental in Lakewood, CO seeks an experienced On-Call Industrial Hygienist to provide health, safety, and IH consulting to commercial, industrial, and government clients. This project-based role offers flexibility with hours varying and travel within the Rocky Mountain Region.

You'll conduct exposure monitoring, hazard evaluations, training, data analysis, and reporting, working independently in the field while collaborating with project teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Hygiene or related science field required; substitutions allowed on a case-by-case basis.
• 6+ years of industrial hygiene experience preferred.
• OSHA 24- or 40-hour HAZWOPER training with annual refreshers; certification provided if needed.
• Experience with field instrumentation such as dosimeters and air sampling pumps; IAQ monitors.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Willingness to travel within the Rocky Mountain Region.
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record.

Responsibilities

• Conduct exposure monitoring for various hazards (e.g., silica, dust, chemicals, fungi, noise).
• Perform sampling according to regulations and internal policies.
• Execute field tasks, IH program evaluations, indoor air sampling, and sample labeling.
• Assist with planning, executing, and reporting on projects.
• Help clients develop OSHA-compliant programs and training.

Skills

Industrial hygiene experience

Effective communication

HAZWOPER Certification

Field instrumentation experience

Microsoft Office

Ability to work outdoors

Driver’s license

Background check willingness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Hygiene

Tools

Air sampling pumps

IAQ monitors

Personal noise dosimeters

Job description

Pinyon is different…… and we want unique individuals to come learn, grow, and thrive within our employee-owned company, proudly serving our communities for over 30 years. Pinyon is a purpose-driven firm that does work which matters in the communities we live in. Our employee-owners are encouraged to drive their career paths toward their career goals, and we want you to be the next person to experience our welcoming culture where work is rewarding.

Let us prove it! If you're excited about this opportunity to contribute to a workplace that values diversity and fosters inclusivity, even if you think you do not fully meet the qualifications. Pinyon is a company of opportunity.

About this Position

Pinyon is looking for an experienced and motivated On-Call Industrial Hygienist to join our team on an as-needed, project-based basis. This position will provide health, safety, and industrial hygiene consulting services to a variety of commercial, industrial, and government clients. Responsibilities include conducting workplace hazard evaluations, exposure monitoring, health and safety assessments, employee training, data analysis, and technical report writing. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working independently in the field while collaborating with project teams to help clients identify, evaluate, and manage workplace health and safety hazards.

This is an on-call position, with work assigned based on project needs and availability. Hours may vary, and a consistent schedule or minimum number of hours is not guaranteed.

Essential Responsibilities

The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Conduct exposure monitoring for various types of potential exposure hazards, such as: silica; respirable and total dust; chemicals; fungal spores; and personal noise dosimetry
• Conduct all sampling in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations as well as any internal company/organization policies
• Perform unsupervised field tasks, Safety and Health program evaluations, indoor air sampling, building drawings, sample labeling, etc.
• Assist with planning, executing, analyzing and reporting on all assigned projects
• Assist clients in drafting and implementing OSHA compliant programs, develop and deliver OSHA compliant worker training programs
• Some travel within the Rocky Mountain Region may be required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities [limit to 7-10 bullets]

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Science, Environmental Health & Safety or Environmental & Occupational Health, or a related science field is a requirement. Work experience that demonstrates the candidate meets the minimum qualifications of this position, plus a degree in an unrelated field, may be substituted for the degrees listed above. Whether the candidate's work experience is considered to be an acceptable substitute for the listed degrees will be decided on a case-by-case basis
• 6 or more years of experience in industrial hygiene is highly preferred
• OSHA 24- or 40-hour HAZWOPER Training Certified with current annual refresher. Pinyon will provide certification or recertification, if necessary
• Experience with various field instrumentation, such as personal noise dosimeters and air sampling pumps; IAQ monitors
• Effective communication skills (verbal and written) are required
• Ability and willingness to take on various responsibilities in other Environmental Service areas is desirable
• Candidate should have the capacity to work outdoors in all seasons through various kinds of weather
• Basic understanding of Microsoft Office programs
• Certified Asbestos Building Inspector (CABI) certification with experience performing building demolition surveys is preferred
• Asbestos in soils experience and lead assessor/inspector certifications are beneficial but not required
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record
• Employment is contingent upon passing a background check.

Summary of Benefits

• Our on-call staff are eligible for employer matching 401k, and spot bonus programs.

EEO Statement

Pinyon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age 40 and over, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or any other applicable status protected by state or local law.

About Pinyon

Pinyon was established in 1993 by Lauren Evans, PE, and she has grown Pinyon from a one-woman outfit based out of her garage, to a thriving and growing environmental consulting firm. The firm now employs over 80 environmental professionals and support personnel and has expanded from its headquarters in Lakewood, Colorado (near Denver) to include a branch office Colorado Springs, Colorado, as well as a satellite offices in Phoenix, Arizona and Bozeman, Montana. Pinyon is a client-centric environmental consulting firm that works towards collaborative solutions to advance our clients’ needs while protecting environmental health and safety. Pinyon supports private and public sector projects for commercial and industrial, energy, public works, federal, and transportation clients. Given the depth and breadth of our technical team, we are the go-to firm for permitting and compliance on the local level and looking to expand our NEPA qualifications across multiple market sectors. Pinyon is committed to continue to expand our portfolio of projects both in our current geographies and elsewhere in the United States. Equal Opportunity Employer – veterans, disability