Junior-Mid Level Industrial Hygiene Consultant

Apex Companies; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-subsidized medical and dental

401k match

Tuition assistance

Performance-based bonuses

Job summary

Apex Companies is looking for a Scientist 1 - Staff Scientist in North Charleston, SC. The position involves providing occupational safety and industrial hygiene expertise to a national aerospace client, conducting assessments, and managing project data.

The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree in a science or engineering field, along with at least 2 years of experience in occupational safety. Enjoy strong growth opportunities in a dynamic consulting firm.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years of hands-on experience in occupational safety and industrial hygiene.
• Knowledge of applicable occupational safety standards and regulations.
• Strong interpersonal communication with the ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Conduct workplace observations and assess employee exposures to risks.
• Coordinate with clients on safety and hygiene projects.
• Deliver results of assessments and monitor project progress.

Skills

Occupational safety

Industrial hygiene

Data management

Technical writing

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in science or engineering

Tools

Database systems

Job description

Are you highly motivated, hard‑working, and seeking to join a growth‑focused consulting & engineering firm? Are you looking for a company that will invest in your development and grow your professional skills? If so, consider a career with Apex!

Powered by record sales, extraordinary client retention, strategic acquisitions, and an entrepreneurial spirit, Apex Companies is one of the fastest growing engineering and environmental consulting firms in the US. We were recently recognized by the Zweig Group as one of the fastest growing firms in the AEC industry. We take pride in providing our clients with exceptional service and have earned numerous awards for project excellence. We continue to grow, and we want you to grow with us.

Role Overview

This role is to provide overarching occupational health and safety expertise through the field of Industrial Hygiene to one of Apex’s most valued clients, a national aerospace manufacturer. Over the last two decades Apex has worked hand and hand with the national aerospace manufacturer helping them achieve their Occupational Health and Safety, Ergonomic and Safety Engineering goals. The incumbent will serve as a Jr‑Mid Level Industrial Hygiene contractor at their Wichita, Kansas facility. This is a full‑time onsite position, with 8‑hour days, 5 days a week. The initial role is for 3 months with possible extension based on performance.

The incumbent will execute occupational safety and industrial hygiene projects from start to finish. This role will routinely involve (1) workplace/shop floor industrial hygiene exposure assessments, (2) data management and tracking through the client’s internal database systems, (3) providing deliverables based on the completed assessments, and (4) industrial hygiene program effectiveness evaluations and continuous improvement support. Most importantly, the incumbent will be an energetic self‑starter capable of working independently and producing results within budget and timeframe.

Your Responsibilities as an Apex Occupational Safety & Industrial Hygiene Professional:

• Providing comprehensive occupational safety and industrial hygiene consulting services to clients, including conducting shop floor observations focused on identifying, assessing and risk‑ranking employee exposures to injury or illness, and devising solution options aimed at mitigating injury/illness exposures.
• In collaboration with Apex client relationship managers, coordinate and execute safety and industrial hygiene projects within set organizational procedures and standards.
• In close routine collaboration with the external customer, implement and execute an agreed‑to service plan. Monitor and report progress on plan completion as directed. Work with numerous internal and external stakeholders to achieve desired overall project velocity.
• Act as an advisor to the customer on occupational safety and industrial hygiene issues.
• Provide input to client relationship managers or business development staff on potential new EHS projects.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree required – preferably, in a science or engineering field.
• Minimum 2+ years of hands‑on experience required, working in the occupational safety and industrial hygiene fields.
• Examples of desirable (but not required) professional credentials: Graduate Safety Practitioner (GSP); Associate Safety Professional (ASP); Certified Safety Professional (CSP); Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH).
• Experience in manufacturing‑assembly industries / heavy industry settings a plus. Experience in the aerospace and defense or automotive industry a further plus.
• Possess knowledge of occupational safety and industrial hygiene technical subject matter and how to apply it in real‑life settings. Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the occupational safety and industrial hygiene fields.

Industrial Hygiene (ih)

• Shop Floor IH Sampling / Monitoring practices & techniques:
• Chemicals; Noise; Ventilations Systems
• Similar Exposure Groups (SEG) monitoring concepts
• IH Program Management
• Examples: Hazard Communication; Hearing Conservation; Respiratory Protection
• Strong interpersonal communication skills.
• A great deal of creativity and self‑starter initiative is required. This position entails routine ongoing work with numerous customer stakeholders – all of whom need to be satisfied with respect to project purpose, scope, and tactics.
• Relies on experience and judgment paired with the overall work statement provided by the customer to plan and accomplish goals.
• Ensures compliance with all EHS regulations, and keeps abreast of any changes to laws and regulations that impact the organization.
• Strong technical writing skills, the ability to successfully multi‑task, safety awareness, and a good record and understanding of safe work practices.
• Experience with data management and report preparation.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite.

Select Key Performance Indicators

• Demonstrates the ability to work independently, successfully executing technical projects with minimal supervision.
• Customer needs are met on a timely basis and emergencies are responded to quickly.
• Meets annually established goals for personally‑generated revenue, and utilization %.
• Meets annually established goals for Customer satisfaction.
• Pursues ongoing professional development as mutually agreed with the Business Unit Manager.

Job Location:

• Charleston South Carolina
• With occasional travel throughout the state.

Relocation:

• Not offered for this role.

Travel Expectations:

• Local only.

Why You’ll Love Working For Us

• Company‑subsidized medical and dental.
• Company‑paid life, short, and long‑term disability.
• 401k match, tuition assistance, and more.
• Cross‑training and the ability to work on a variety of projects.
• Performance‑based bonuses or other incentives.
• Working with the best and brightest in the industry.
• 2,000+ employee national firm with 70+ locations across the US.

Apex Job Title: Scientist 1 - Staff Scientist

Req ID: 11621

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