Certified Industrial Hygienist

Job Title: Certified Industrial Hygienist
Location: Remote with travel
Description/Job Summary
POSITION DESCRIPTION
HydroGeoLogic, Inc. (HGL) has a position open for a Certified Industrial Hygienist to support HGL projects across the United States. The role is expected to focus approximately 95% on health and safety and 5% on industrial hygiene.
You will provide technical guidance to project teams, develop and review health and safety plans, conduct site safety assessments, and support corporate safety programs. Industrial hygiene responsibilities include exposure assessment and air and noise monitoring support. Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) designation is a hard requirement for this position.
This position supports environmental remediation and construction projects that may include thermal treatment, demolition, hazardous waste cleanup, landfill cap construction, contaminated sediment removal, groundwater treatment, and stabilization. Periodic site visits will support audits, readiness reviews, and key project activities.
Responsibilities/Duties
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING
Develop and review Accident Prevention Plans (APPs), Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs), Health and Safety Plans (HASPs), EPA site-specific safety plans, and related planning documents.
Provide guidance on applicable OSHA, USACE, client, and corporate health and safety requirements to project managers, field staff, subcontractors, and technical teams.
Conduct site safety assessments, audits, and inspections; document findings, recommend corrective actions, and follow up with project teams.
Participate in project readiness reviews, safety meetings, and client discussions to identify hazards and confirm appropriate controls before work begins.
Review site documentation, including personnel training and certifications, orientations, required signage, safety data sheets, and project safety records.
Support incident response, investigation, and reporting, including client reporting requirements; communicate lessons learned and recommend measures to prevent recurrence.
Develop and deliver onboarding, continuing safety education, and annual refresher training, and prepare safety bulletins and other employee communications.
Coordinate employee medical surveillance with occupational health providers, including scheduling and tracking required examinations and work clearances.
Maintain accurate training, certification, and medical clearance tracking records to support employee readiness and project requirements.
Develop and review worker and community air-monitoring plans; conduct or coordinate exposure assessments and air and noise monitoring as project needs require.
Review monitoring results against applicable occupational exposure limits and project-specific community protection criteria, and recommend appropriate controls.
Collaborate with Environmental Engineering, Geology, Construction Services, and Military Munitions Response Program teams; mentor staff on health and safety practices.
Utilize approved digital and AI-assisted tools, where appropriate, to support technical documentation, data analysis, project communications, and workflow efficiency.
Minimum Requirements
WHAT YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL
Bachelor’s degree (B.S. or B.A.) in Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Science, Biology, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field. A bachelor’s degree is required.
Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) designation.
At least 15 years of directly related experience, or an equally relevant combination of education and experience. The equivalent combination must still include a bachelor’s degree.
Extensive experience supporting health and safety on environmental remediation and construction projects, including activities such as demolition, excavation, grading, hazardous waste handling, and environmental sampling.
Proficient knowledge of USACE EM 385-1-1 and working knowledge of applicable federal and state occupational health and safety requirements.
Experience developing and reviewing project safety plans and hazard analyses and conducting project safety audits and assessments.
Working knowledge of industrial hygiene practices, including exposure assessment, air and noise monitoring, and selection of appropriate controls.
Experience with safety procedures involving hazardous materials and waste, decontamination, air monitoring, spill prevention, and emergency response.
Experience coordinating safety training and maintaining training, certification, and employee readiness records.
Ability to provide clear technical guidance, write detailed plans and reports, and communicate effectively with employees, subcontractors, clients, and management.
Strong organization and judgment, with the ability to manage competing priorities and support multiple project teams independently.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel.
Ability and willingness to travel to project sites nationwide. Approximately 30% travel is proposed, subject to confirmation of project needs.
40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER training, current 8-hour refresher, and HAZWOPER Supervisor training.
OSHA 30-hour Construction Safety training.
Current CPR/First Aid training.
Demonstrated ability to learn and adopt new technologies and digital tools to improve project delivery and operational efficiency.
Desired Qualifications
WHAT YOU NEED TO STAND OUT – Preferred, not required
Certified Safety Professional (CSP) designation.
Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM) designation.
Experience supporting USACE and EPA projects.
Experience administering medical surveillance programs and coordinating with occupational health providers.
Experience developing and delivering annual HAZWOPER refresher training.
Excavation Competent Person, Fall Protection Competent Person, Confined Space Supervisor, or rigging training.
Experience using generative AI tools (e.g., Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, Claude, or similar) to improve technical writing, data analysis, research, visualization, or project delivery efficiency.
Physical & Environmental Requirements
PHYSICAL & COGNITIVE REQUIREMENTS
Ability to lift/move/relocate items up to 50 lbs
Prolonged sitting up to 70% of the time; Prolonged standing up to 70% of the time
Walking long distances; Walking over uneven or mountainous terrain
Repetitive hand motions (typing/tool use/etc.)
Ability to see details at close range; Ability to see details at a distance; Ability to interpret and analyze visual data (maps/graphs/warning indicators/etc.)
Driving a company or personal vehicle
Climbing ladders or stairs
Complex problem solving and decision making
Reading and interpreting technical documents or regulations
Writing reports/proposals/or technical documentation
Leading a team or coordinating multiple priorities
Communicating effectively with clients/team members/and stakeholders
Managing competing deadlines and shifting priorities
WORK ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS
Must be able to work outdoors in adverse weather conditions (heat/cold/rain/snow/etc.)
Must be able to travel around 30% yearly, depending on project site needs
May work in environments with loud noises/dust/or hazardous materials
Must wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)
Remote work environment
Potential for longer days up to 12 hours in duration
This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.
Details
Work Schedule: HGL office work is dictated by a 5-day work week; however, fieldwork schedules will deviate based on job requirements and may require longer hours and weekends.
Office Type: remote work-from-home, with travel to project sites
Travel: up to 30%
A favorable pre-hire drug test and physical are required.
All positions are subject to a pre-hire education and d