Training Instructor Industrial Hygienist Site Manager

FourPoint People 3rd Location; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

SIMPLE IRA with company match up to 3%

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation

Employee Assistance Program

Professional development assistance

All classroom equipment provided

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Orion Environmental Services in Spokane, WA is seeking an Environmental Instructor / Hygienist to lead the local training site, deliver courses on asbestos, lead, AHERA, and regulatory topics, and support field surveys and sample analysis.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience), teaching ability, strong writing skills, and relevant certifications. In-person Mon-Fri schedule, competitive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in environmental science, industrial hygiene, occupational health, chemistry, biology, or related field (preferred) or equivalent professional experience.
• Instructor or teaching experience and strong communication skills.
• Strong technical writing and organizational skills.
• Certifications (preferred—we’ll help you earn them): AHERA Building Inspector, NIOSH 582, Lead Instructor / Risk Assessor, Asbestos Supervisor or equivalent.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Spokane training location while delivering high-quality environmental education and supporting field surveys and lab analysis.
• Teach asbestos, lead, and environmental compliance courses and deliver AHERA, RRP, and other regulatory training modules.
• Prepare accurate training records, certificates, and compliance documentation.
• Manage classroom setup, scheduling, and student coordination for the Spokane location.

Skills

Teaching / Instructor

Communication skills

Technical writing

Microsoft Office

Classroom management

Education

Bachelor's degree in environmental science or related field

Job description

Benefits:

• Simple IRA - 3% company match
• Bonus based on performance
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance

Training Instructor/Industrial Hygienist/Site Manager

Location: Spokane, WA 98003 (In person)

Pay: $80,000 - $85,000 annually

Job type: Full-time

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM, with occasional project-driven flex

Travel: Occasional - approximately once every two months or less

Who We Are

For more than 35 years, Orion Environmental Services has been a trusted leader in industrial hygiene, hazardous materials investigation, worker safety, and environmental health compliance. Our training division equips professionals across Washington and the Pacific Northwest with the certifications and knowledge they need to work safely, legally, and confidently in the environmental field.

Why You’ll Want to Join Us

• Professional Growth & Certifications — Expand your credentials with company-supported training and continuing education. Advancement opportunities for motivated professionals.
• Instructor Leadership — Take ownership of the Spokane training center, shaping curriculum delivery and student experience.
• Meaningful Impact — Every class you teach directly improves worker safety, regulatory compliance, and community health.
• Comprehensive Benefits — SIMPLE IRA with company match up to 3%; health, dental, and vision insurance with 85% of premiums covered by the company; paid time off; and an Employee Assistance Program.
• All Equipment Provided — Sampling pumps, microscopes, classroom materials, and PPE supplied.
• Collaborative Culture — Work with experienced industrial hygienists, project managers, and training professionals who support your success.

What You’ll Do

As an Environmental Instructor / Hygienist, you will lead the Spokane training location while delivering high‑quality environmental education, conducting field surveys, and supporting laboratory air sample analysis. Your workday may include:

• Teaching asbestos, lead, and general environmental compliance courses.
• Delivering AHERA, RRP, and other regulatory training modules.
• Conducting environmental field surveys, including asbestos building inspections, lead‑based paint inspections, lead risk assessments, and general hazardous materials evaluations.
• Collecting bulk samples of suspect asbestos‑containing materials and lead‑based paint using industry‑standard protocols.
• Performing asbestos air monitoring, including setup, calibration, and collection of PCM air samples.
• Reading and interpreting asbestos air samples using phase‑contrast microscopy.
• Preparing accurate training records, certificates, inspection reports, and compliance documentation.
• Managing classroom setup, scheduling, and student coordination for the Spokane location.
• Maintaining training materials, microscopes, pumps, sampling equipment, and classroom tools.
• Supporting occasional regional training events or special sessions.

What You Bring

Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, industrial hygiene, occupational health, chemistry, biology, or related field. (preferred)

• Equivalent professional experience may be accepted in place of a degree.

Instructor or teaching experience and strong communication skills.

Certifications (preferred — we’ll help you earn them):

• AHERA Building Inspector
• NIOSH 582
• Lead Instructor / Risk Assessor
• Asbestos Supervisor or equivalent

Strong technical writing and organizational skills.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Ability to lift up to 40 lbs. and manage classroom equipment.

Ability to pass a background check and drug test (required for regulatory compliance).

Benefits include:

• SIMPLE IRA with company match up to 3%
• Health, dental, and vision insurance (85% of premiums covered by the company)
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation
• Employee Assistance Program
• Professional development assistance
• All classroom equipment, PPE, and required certifications provided
• Advancement opportunities