Job Title: Staff Industrial Hygienist

Position Type: Full Time – Permanent

Service Line: Environmental, Health, and Safety

Division: Engineering

Location: Lakewood, Colorado

Job Description:

Foothills Environmental is currently seeking a staff level candidate to support projects in the Denver Metro area and elsewhere. Duties will include hazardous building materials inspections; monitoring of air contaminants using real-time monitoring instruments such as photoionization detectors, combustible gas indicators, toxic gas monitors, etc.; collection of air samples for various contaminants using personal air sampling pumps, passive monitoring badges, SUMMA canisters, and other techniques; collection of environmental samples such as soil, drinking water, groundwater, surface water, building materials, etc. This position will independently plan, schedule, conduct, and/or coordinate detailed phases of assigned project work. They will work closely with senior-level Project Managers to gain project management experience. Responsibilities include proposal and report writing, development of sampling plans, data analysis, site remediation, and assistance with project management as well as client maintenance.

Job Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in industrial hygiene, safety, or related science field.

Six (6) to eight (8) years of relevant occupational safety and health/industrial hygiene, or other ecology/environmental experience.

Prior experience performing 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 investigations, conduct environmental sampling of soil and groundwater, EH&S/occupational safety training; and/or medical monitoring program oversight.

Knowledge of relevant environmental laws, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements

Proficiency with business writing, office automation and communication software, technology, and tools. Specific programs include Microsoft Office 365 software suite.

Excellent organization and communication skills, writing skills, and problem-solving skills.

Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, follow instruction, work independently, and comply with company policies.

Willing to travel up to 25%, including short duration (2-6 days at a time) overnight trips

Must have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation

Must pass a local, state and federal background check

Must pass physical including drug and alcohol screening

Preferred Qualifications:

40-Hour OSHA Health & Safety Training (HAZWOPER) with current 8-hour refresher

30-Hour OSHA Construction and General Industry Safety Training

Current asbestos and/or lead-based paint certifications.

Current methamphetamine consultant certification.

Basic First Aid and Adult CPR training.

Previous related work experience in the construction or heavy industry.

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