Senior Industrial/Occupational Hygienist

GHD; Golden (CO); Hybrid; USD 100,320 - 167,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Wellness Benefit

Job summary

A leading environmental consulting firm is seeking a Senior Industrial / Occupational Hygienist in Golden, CO. This role involves managing client relationships, overseeing complex environmental projects, and leading teams to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree and 10-15 years of experience in industrial hygiene. The position offers a hybrid work model and a salary range of $100,320.00 to $167,200.00 based on experience.

Qualifications

• 10 – 15 years of expert competence in industrial hygiene and related fields.
• 13 months to 3 years of experience supervising and directing teams.

Responsibilities

• Monitor health, safety, and environment performance metrics.
• Manage client relationships and project portfolios.
• Act as a subject-matter expert in industrial hygiene.

Skills

Leadership experience

Project management

Risk assessment

Environmental compliance

Team development

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Level

Job description

Job Description

Our Central Region Environmental business is looking for a Senior Industrial / Occupational Hygienist in Golden, CO, with strong technical depth and proven leadership experience to support complex environmental and health projects across our Central Region. This role is suited for someone who can provide subject‑matter expertise in industrial hygiene and environmental risk management, lead and develop teams, manage client relationships, and translate complex regulatory and technical information into practical, defensible solutions. The ideal candidate is collaborative, business‑minded, and motivated by protecting human health, supporting sustainable outcomes, and mentoring others while delivering high‑quality work for clients and communities.

Hybrid Work Model: This position offers a hybrid model with in‑office collaboration three days a week.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and review performance against health, safety, and environment (HSE) key performance indicators and patterns; take action to improve performance and resolve non‑compliance.
• Manage a portfolio of projects while reporting to senior colleagues.
• Manage important client relationships with guidance from senior colleagues, or oversee relationship management with a group of more transactional clients.
• Use the organization's formal development framework to identify and plan individual development needs for the team; provide informal training or coaching.
• Act as a subject‑matter expert and maintain external accreditations, staying abreast of current and emerging regulations and best practices.
• Participate in and contribute to a community of practice to build own capability and develop innovative practices among colleagues.
• Document complex “as‑is” and “to‑be” processes and describe changes required for improvement.
• Collate and analyze operational information, diagnose underlying client issues, and design solutions.
• Oversee environmental risk management processes, ensuring minimal detrimental impact on the environment.
• Identify and evaluate complex, expertise‑led solutions against criteria to meet business needs.
• Coordinate specific elements of environmental impact assessments with guidance from senior colleagues.
• Guide operational areas in creating and implementing highly complex climate adaptation strategies for large‑scale projects, preempting potential climate risks.
• Gather information, draft, and complete proposals for complex bid solicitations and requests for proposals, fulfilling all process requirements.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Level
• General Experience: 10 – 15 years of expert competence in industrial hygiene and related fields.
• Managerial Experience: 13 months to 3 years of supervising and directing people and resources to achieve specific results within limited timeframes.

Benefits

• 401(k) – eligible to participate after 3 months of service.
• Paid Time Off – 16 days per year, increasing with years of service.
• Holiday Pay – 9 holidays per year, based on the regular schedule.
• Wellness Benefit – up to $250 annually reimbursed for qualifying health and fitness expenses.

Salary Range: $100,320.00 – $167,200.00 based on experience and location.

As a multicultural organization, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, genetic information, national origin, sex (including same sex), sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, age, disability or handicap, citizenship status, service member status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.