Lead Industrial Hygienist & Forensic IAQ Scientist

Texas Health Institute; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 110.000 - 160.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Texas Health Institute seeks an experienced Environmental Health/Industrial Hygiene professional to perform complex on-site investigations, mold and moisture assessments, and IAQ analyses. You will develop remediation protocols and support litigation with expert testimony when required.

Requirements include a Texas Mold Assessors License, a bachelor’s degree in sciences or engineering, and 8+ years in environmental health or IH.

Qualifikationen

• Texas Mold Assessors License required.
• Bachelor’s degree in physical sciences, biological sciences, or engineering required.
• Emphasis on environmental health, industrial hygiene, physiology, toxicology or biology from an accredited college or university preferred.
• Eight (8) or more years of related experience in environmental science, industrial hygiene or equivalent combination of education and experience highly desired.
• Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) designation highly desired.
• Americal Council for Accredited Certification and/or IICRC Certifications desired.
• Large Loss experience highly desired
• Expert witness and litigation support highly desired
• Experience working with law firms and insurance companies preferred
• Must possess excellent verbal written communication skills, knowledge of grammar, punctuation, and spelling required. Ability to effectively present information to individuals or groups as required.
• Must possess knowledge of the principles of industrial hygiene and indoor environmental assessments
• Must possess knowledge of scientific methods used in health hazard control
• Must possess knowledge in environmental consulting and remediation, including liability assessment, insurance claims, advisory work, and expert witness engagements
• Must possess knowledge of state and federal status concerning industrial hygiene and air pollution
• Requires strong analytical and field inspection skills with ability to interpret field data
• Ability to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and procedures.
• Ability to work independently and use initiative, exercise conceptual thinking, excellent judgment, troubleshooting, problem solving, analysis and discretion.
• Organized and able to handle multiple priorities simultaneously and meet deadlines.
• Computer knowledge of Windows environment, Microsoft Office Products, ability to learn and use other software programs.
• Possess a Driver’s License and ability to use personal vehicle for Company business.
• Adhere to the Company Drug Free Workplace Policy and successfully complete pre-employment and random drug screenings.
• Successfully complete background-screening process, including criminal, social security verification, credit history, workers’ compensation, and MVR screenings.

Aufgaben

• Conduct complex and forensic investigations to determine origin, cause, and duration of damage related to water, mold, fire, and other indoor environmental concerns.
• Conducts complex investigations and on-site analysis to recognize, eliminate, and control occupational health hazards and diseases.
• Recognize hazards and determine methods of evaluation for chemical, biological and fire (combustion byproduct) substances.
• Perform mold and moisture assessments.
• Determine remediation/restoration protocols to address asbestos, lead, mold, moisture and other environmental hazards.
• Deliver indoor air quality (IAQ) investigations, including HVAC assessments and occupant complaint response.
• Collects samples of biological growth, dust, gases, vapors, and other potentially toxic materials for analysis.
• Measures airborne concentrations of dust, gases and mists using air sampling tools and collections devices.
• Complete daily field documentation, including reports, photographs, and chain-of-custody forms to maintain defensible project records.
• Provide expert witness support in litigation matters, including testimony as required.
• Provide technical guidance and support for team members.
• Develop and present continuing education materials.

Kenntnisse

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Field inspections

Independent work

Verbal & written communication

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in physical sciences

Bachelor’s degree in biological sciences

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH)

Texas Mold Assessors License

ACAC/IICRC certifications

Tools

Microsoft Office

Jobbeschreibung

Texas Health Institute seeks an experienced Environmental Health/Industrial Hygiene professional to perform complex on-site investigations, mold and moisture assessments, and IAQ analyses. You will develop remediation protocols and support litigation with expert testimony when required.

Requirements include a Texas Mold Assessors License, a bachelor’s degree in sciences or engineering, and 8+ years in environmental health or IH.