On-Call Industrial Hygiene Technician - Construction/Industrial Hygiene (IH103)

ProSidian Consulting, LLC; Aiken (SC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

ProSidian is seeking an On-Call Industrial Hygiene Technician - Construction/Industrial Hygiene (IH103) to support DOE-SRS projects in the Savannah River Site area, Aiken, SC. You will conduct field evaluations for heat strain, dust, fumes, noise, and other hazards, and collect exposure data.

The role requires three+ years of field-sampling experience, familiarity with OSHA/NIOSH methods, and ability to work independently in active construction zones while maintaining accurate documentation and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Three or more years of on-call Industrial Hygiene Technician or field-sampling experience.
• Experience with personal air sampling, pump calibration, and chain-of-custody.
• Working knowledge of OSHA/NIOSH sampling practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-call IH field support for construction activities and identify hazards.
• Perform personal breathing-zone and area monitoring for silica, dust, fumes, and noise.
• Calibrate pumps, manage media, and maintain chain-of-custody.
• Prepare field summaries and reports for stakeholders.

Skills

Field sampling

Breathing-zone sampling

Respirable silica sampling

Noise dosimetry

Calibration

Documentation

Chain-of-custody

Excel/Office

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

On-Call Industrial Hygiene Technician - Construction/Industrial Hygiene (IH103)

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ProSidian is a Management and Operations Consulting Services firm that delivers value to clients through tailored solutions grounded in industry-leading practices. ProSidian provides enterprise services/solutions for Risk Management | Compliance | Business Process | IT Effectiveness | Engineering | Environmental | Sustainability | Human Capital. We help forward-thinking clients solve problems and improve operations. Launched by Management Consultants, our multidisciplinary teams bring together global professionals to deliver a wide range of engagements for public and private, defense and civilian government, and non-profit organizations. Our solution-centric services are deployed across the enterprise, target drivers of economic profit (growth, margin, and efficiency), and align at the intersections of assets, processes, policies, and people to deliver value. See the link to the ProSidian website at www.ProSidian.com

ProSidian Seeks a On-Call Industrial Hygiene Technician - Construction/Industrial Hygiene (IH103) as an Engagement Team Member generally located across the Savannah River Site / Aiken, South Carolina supporting Environmental Management Sector requirements to support an engagement for a liquid waste contractor (Savannah River Remediation [SRMC]) at the Savannah River Site in Aiken, SC, which is owned by the U.S. Department of Energy..

**RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES - On-Call Industrial Hygiene Technician - Construction/Industrial Hygiene (IH103)**

• Provide on-call Industrial Hygiene Field Technician support for Kiewit's construction activities at DOE-SRS, conducting comprehensive field evaluations to identify and assess heat strain, chemical, dust, fume, noise, and other physical or chemical hazards.
• Execute personal breathing-zone and area monitoring for respirable crystalline silica, total dust, welding fumes, stainless-steel welding constituents, metals, and hexavalent chromium as directed, ensuring accurate data collection and documentation.
• Conduct personal noise dosimetry and area sound-level surveys during demolition, cutting, drilling, grinding, fabrication, welding, equipment installation, and powered-tool operations, maintaining detailed records of employee, task, material, control, location, duration, weather, and PPE information.
• Prepare and maintain sampling media with proper chain-of-custody documentation; perform pre- and post-calibration of pumps and instruments; verify flow and pump operation throughout work shifts; and respond promptly to field conditions that could compromise sample integrity.
• Deliver or ship media to designated laboratories while maintaining comprehensive sampling, calibration, custody, and shipment records; prepare field summaries and technical reports for distribution to workers, supervision, management, the Industrial Hygienist/CIH, and other stakeholders.
• Support follow-up monitoring initiatives when work methods, materials, engineering controls, crews, shifts, or exposure conditions change, ensuring continuous compliance with Federal, State, Company, project, and Site requirements.
• Escalate conditions requiring Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) interpretation or corrective action, communicating findings and recommendations professionally to all relevant parties.

Desired Qualifications For On-Call Industrial Hygiene Technician - Construction/Industrial Hygiene (IH103) (IH103) Candidates:

• Current SRS badge and applicable site qualifications, subject to confirmation of sponsor, training currency, access, and work-zone authorization. At least three years of hands-on On-Call Industrial Hygiene Technician or field-sampling experience, with demonstrated personal air sampling, pump calibration, media handling, chain-of-custody, laboratory-shipment, noise-dosimetry, and field-documentation experience.
• Working knowledge of industrial hygiene exposure-assessment principles and applicable OSHA/NIOSH sampling practices. Experience with respirable silica, total dust, construction noise, welding fumes, stainless-steel welding, metals, and hexavalent chromium is preferred. Ability to recognize when different hazards require different media and analytical methods.
• Operational knowledge of computer databases and Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Ability to work independently in active construction areas, coordinate with craft and supervision, wear required PPE, follow work controls, and maintain professional treatment of worker-exposure information.

Education / Experience Requirements / Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience pathway 1: Three or more years of On-Call Industrial Hygiene Technician, occupational exposure-monitoring, or comparable field-sampling experience.
• Experience pathway 2: Five or more years troubleshooting or repairing mechanical equipment or electronics, accompanied by documented industrial hygiene sampling training and demonstrated competency with pumps, instruments, media, calibration, documentation, and chain of custody.
• Current SRS badge is required for the intended rapid-mobilization model; badge status alone does not confirm sponsor, training currency, project-area access, or Contractor-Controlled Construction Zone authorization. Specific certifications, medical qualifications, citizenship/security conditions, and required training modules are TBD pending task-order and Site confirmation.
• Current SRS badge and applicable site qualifications, subject to confirmation of sponsor, training currency, access, and work-zone authorization. At least three years of hands-on On-Call Industrial Hygiene Technician or field-sampling experience, with demonstrated personal air sampling, pump calibration, media handling, chain-of-custody, laboratory-shipment, noise-dosimetry, and field-documentation experience.
• Working knowledge of industrial hygiene exposure-assessment principles and applicable OSHA/NIOSH sampling practices. Experience with respirable silica, total dust, construction noise, welding fumes, stainless-steel welding, metals, and hexavalent chromium is preferred. Ability to recognize when different hazards require different media and analytical methods.
• Operational knowledge of computer databases and Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Ability to work independently in active construction areas, coordinate with craft and supervision, wear required PPE, follow work controls, and maintain professional treatment of worker-exposure information.

Skills Required

• Primarily focused on On-Call Industrial Hygiene Technician initiatives and aligned with Program Support activities Construction/Industrial Hygiene Functional Area Activities.
• Industrial hygiene field sampling; personal breathing-zone sampling; respirable crystalline silica sampling; total-dust sampling; welding-fume and metals sampling; hexavalent-chromium sampling awareness; personal noise dosimetry; sound-level surveys; heat-strain evaluation; sampling-pump operation; primary-standard calibration; media selection and preparation; field quality control; chain-of-custody preparation; sample preservation and laboratory shipment; OSHA/NIOSH method awareness; exposure‑assessment documentation; technical report preparation; Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and database use; professional worker and management communication; construction hazard recognition; PPE and work‑control compliance; rapid mobilization and independent field execution.
• Sound field judgment; accurate execution of sampling plans; calibration discipline; representative monitoring; attention to detail; quality assurance; chain‑of‑custody integrity; hazard recognition; independent work; schedule responsiveness; clear written documentation; professional oral communication; teamwork across craft, supervision, safety, industrial hygiene, laboratory, and management personnel; discretion with exposure information; ability to recognize invalid or compromised samples; timely escalation of unusual conditions; organization across simultaneous samples and workers.

Ancillary Details Of The Roles

• Engagement model: Two-year, on-call field support; exact start and end dates TBD. Routine notice is expected one to three weeks before a task. Urgent needs may require mobilization within several days. Typical field assignments are one to two weeks and may extend to three or four weeks.
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