Senior Industrial Hygienist

Voluntary Protection Programs Participants' Association, Inc.; Lakewood (CO); On-site; USD 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

Foothills Environmental, a Division of SET Environmental, in Lakewood, Colorado, is seeking an experienced Senior Industrial Hygienist to lead large-scale IH projects and drive business growth. You will act as a technical authority, mentor staff, and develop client relationships while ensuring high-quality, compliant deliverables.

The role requires a Bachelor's in IH or related field, 15+ years of IH/ENV experience, and 5+ years of leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in IH, Safety, Environmental Science or related field.
• 15+ years of occupational safety/IH/environmental experience.
• 5+ years of leadership or project management experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate major IH projects end-to-end.
• Develop clients and drive sales to expand service footprint.
• Deliver technical reviews and provide regulatory guidance.
• Mentor junior staff and oversee project tasks.
• Champion safety standards and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Financial acumen

Organization

Professional writing

30-Hour OSHA training

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in IH/Safety/Environmental Science

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

Position: Senior Industrial Hygienist

Company: Foothills Environmental (A Division of SET Environmental)

Location: Lakewood, Colorado (Denver, CO area)

Starting Pay: $90,000 / year or more depending on experience, plus Benefits, PTO and 401K

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and driven Senior Industrial Hygienist to lead, expand, and drive the financial success of large-scale projects within our Industrial Hygiene service line. In this high-impact role, you will act as a technical authority for complex or controversial industrial hygiene challenges, mentor junior staff, and play a pivotal role in client development and sales.

If you are a seasoned safety professional who thrives on combining technical excellence with business growth, we want you on our team.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Leadership & Execution: Take full ownership of organizing, executing, and coordinating major industrial hygiene projects, particularly those involving unique or complex technical challenges.
• Client Development & Sales: Drive a strong focus on combined business development, sales generation, and successful project management to expand our service footprint.
• Technical Quality & Review: Deliver the "total quality solution" to clients by conducting technical reviews, authoring comprehensive reports, and providing expert regulatory guidance.
• Mentorship & Team Development: Coordinate, guide, and develop junior-level staff as they execute day-to-day project tasks.
• Safety & Compliance: Champion company safety standards, promote internal policies, and ensure strict compliance across all operations.

Position RequirementsEducation & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Hygiene, Safety, Environmental Science, or a related field.
• 15+ years of relevant occupational safety, health, industrial hygiene, or environmental experience, preferred
• 5+ years of leadership and/or project management experience, preferred

Technical Expertise

Demonstrated hands-on experience performing and managing:

• Industrial hygiene (IH) surveys, audits, water sampling, indoor air quality (IAQ), and noise assessments.
• Asbestos-containing building materials (ACBM), lead-based paint (LBP), and mold surveys and investigations.
• Asbestos abatement and fiber release assessments.
• Environmental, Health, and Safety (EH&S) program development, occupational safety training, and medical monitoring oversight.

Core Competencies & Qualifications

• Strong financial acumen for managing project budgets, developing clients, and generating sales.
• Exceptional organization, problem-solving, and professional business writing skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 and modern office/communication technology.
• Ability to work independently, multitask, and manage competing priorities across multiple simultaneous projects.
• 30-Hour OSHA Construction and General Industry Safety Training.
• Willingness to travel up to 25%, including short-duration (2–6 days) overnight trips.
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and an acceptable driving record meeting company insurance standards.
• Ability to successfully clear drug and alcohol screening, local/state/federal background checks, and wear a full-face respirator and required PPE.

Preferred Qualifications

• 40-Hour OSHA HAZWOPER Health & Safety Training.
• High-level professional certifications such as CIH, CSP, or CHMM
• Current asbestos and/or lead-based paint certifications.
• Current methamphetamine consultant certification.
• Basic First Aid and Adult CPR training.

SET Environmental is an equal employment opportunity employer which provides a drug-free workplace.