Senior Industrial Hygiene Professional
Senior Industrial Hygiene Professional
Location: Greater Chicago Area (Hoffman Estates)
Reports To: Director of Industrial Hygiene
Overview
A growing engineering and environmental consulting firm is seeking a Senior Industrial Hygiene Professional to support and lead complex industrial hygiene and hazardous materials projects. This is a leadership-oriented role with a strong emphasis on project delivery, team oversight, client interaction, and technical quality.
The position focuses on managing projects from startup through closeout while ensuring regulatory compliance, high-quality deliverables, and strong client relationships.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead planning, execution, and delivery of industrial hygiene and hazardous materials projects
- Oversee sampling strategies, data analysis, and technical reporting in accordance with OSHA, EPA, and state regulations
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously, including scope, budget, schedule, and resource allocation
- Supervise and mentor junior staff, field personnel, and project teams
- Review reports, drawings, and technical deliverables for accuracy and quality
- Coordinate with clients, laboratories, and internal leadership on technical matters
- Support proposal development, client management, and business development efforts
- Conduct and oversee site investigations, audits, and regulatory compliance assessments
- Develop and implement IH programs (e.g., noise, ventilation, air monitoring, asbestos/lead management)
- Perform and oversee hazardous materials surveys and remediation monitoring (asbestos, lead-based paint, etc.)
- Interpret sampling results and communicate findings and recommendations clearly to stakeholders
Technical Duties
- Conduct building inspections and review construction drawings to plan survey activities
- Collect bulk, air, and wipe samples (asbestos, lead, mold, dust, etc.) using established methods (OSHA/NIOSH/HUD)
- Perform non-destructive testing (e.g., XRF for lead-based paint)
- Calibrate and operate field instrumentation
- Prepare detailed reports including narratives, data summaries, and photo logs
Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Health, Public Health, or related field
- Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), active and in good standing
- 10-15 years of relevant experience, including leadership or project management responsibility
- Strong understanding of federal and state health & safety regulations
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects with strong attention to detail
- Excellent communication, leadership, and technical writing skills
- Valid driver's license with ability to travel to project sites as needed
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