The IH Project Manager (IHPM) or Manager, Industrial Hygiene at CTEH, LLC is responsible for the initiation, planning, implementation, execution, direction, and completion of industrial hygiene (IH) projects. The IHPM may be additionally responsible for oversight of all assigned IH projects to ensure a safe and healthy work environment. The successful candidate has experience addressing a wide range of health and safety issues, including those related to industrial hygiene, site safety, and environmental remediation. The IHPM maintains good working relationships with all levels of personnel and will quickly identify questions and/or concerns related to environmental, health and safety issues relying on experience, expertise, and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. The IHPM performs a variety of tasks with minimal direction. Good decision-making skills, a high level of creativity in developing unique solutions to problems, interfacing with project management, with the client, and with regulatory agencies are necessary. The IHPM may participate in rotations of 24/7 on-call duties for emergency response purposes when Emergency Response (ER) PMs are not available. Extended travel may be required. This position reports directly to the Director, Industrial Hygiene Services of Health & Safety Services.
ACTIVITIES/TASKS/SCOPE
Assist the Senior Industrial Hygiene Manager and other senior staff to develop and/or lead IH activities and execute projects
Facilitate effective mobilization of personnel and equipment to IH projects
Develop and implement scientific sampling methods for IH and emergency response projects
Provide quality project status reports, effective data evaluations, cost estimates, and suggestions to promote on-site worker health to CTEH management, the client, and agency representatives
Prepare project- and site-specific sampling work plans, health and safety plans, and other documents as required
Compile, review, and summarize scientific/technical literature as assigned
Prepare written reports summarizing scientific data collected on projects
Perform industrial hygiene activities, including, but not necessarily limited to, conducting air sampling, noise surveys, review of SDS, and preparation, and/or review of project- or site-specific health and safety plans
Assist in day-to-day management of assigned personnel
Assist in response readiness by ensuring the availability and adequacy of project equipment, sampling media, and ER supplies for the region
Remain current with practices and procedures in the environmental, industrial hygiene, and management field
Define, maintain, and communicate core program requirements and expectations
Help mentor and coach team members to strengthen capabilities and competencies
Ensure that compliance/risk assurance processes are robust by self-identifying/self-correcting issues and sharing of best practices
Develop effective data collection methods for occupational exposure data, analyze data, identify trends, and ensure corrective actions are taken
Act as a member of an emergency response team, traveling, with limited notice, to potentially remote areas to conduct air, water and/or soil sampling, meteorological monitoring, and information collection as necessary
Maintain compliance with the company's environmental, health, and safety policies and all applicable client, state, federal, and local environmental rules, policies and regulations; and,
Demonstrate the ability to successfully complete a project and coordinate and manage resources and other staff on complex projects. Essential elements of a project may include:
Initial client contact
Development of project scope
Staffing
Number of personnel
Skills needed
Determine equipment needs
Logistics
Travel
Scheduling
Perform other duties as assigned
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, & CREDENTIALS
Bachelor's degree in one of the sciences and a practicing CIH or CSP; or
Master's degree in a related science field (chemistry, biology, physics, engineering, toxicology, etc.) and the desire and qualifications to attain the CIH certification within one year and previously holds CSP with 6+ years' experience, availability of position, or equivalent from a previous employer
Certified Industrial Hygienist or Certified Safety Professional with the willingness to attain the CIH, availability of position, or equivalent from a previous employer
Advanced computer skills in a Windows-based platform
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES
HAZWOPER certification - Required (Can be obtained post hire)
DISA clearance - Required (Can be obtained post hire)
TWIC clearance - Required (Can be obtained post hire)
Current driver's license - Required
Ability to obtain a passport - Required
Completion of all job specific OSHA training (Can be obtained post hire)
Completion of all CTEH policies and procedures
Ability to comply with all job specific OSHA requirements, including the wearing of a respirator
Computer and data management skills in a Windows-based platform
Multitasking and balance multiple priorities simultaneously
Work in a fast-paced environment
Work well alone and with a team
Ability to travel
Ability to develop business and maintain contact with new and existing clients
Ability to communicate the basic concepts of relevant OSHA regulations, other occupational health and safety standards and guidelines, including those of the ACGIH; mentoring of staff in these areas may apply
Ability to conduct IH training for staff
Active involvement in industry and/or professional organizations
Demonstrable ability to solve problems and make accurate and informed decisions
Strong verbal and written communication skills in the English language
Performing work at a high competence level
Data management and analysis
Reporting & Technical Reviews
WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Sitting, standing, and walking
Lifting up to 50 pounds several times a day
Overhead lifting of over 20 pounds
Bending, stooping, climbing ladders and crawling
Long hours involving overtime and weekends as necessary
Keyboarding/typing
Ability to read effectively from a computer screen, sampling device and/or a paper copy
Ability to handle a large volume of work and perform multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
Unscheduled travel for extended periods of time
Dress out in physically demanding personal protective equipment (PPE) for site entry at HAZWOPER sites as required under 29CFR 1910.120
Wear half-face and full-face air purifying respirator (APR) as well as supplied air respirators in the form of Self-Contained
Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) and airline-supplied respirator with medical clearance as required under 29CFR 1910.134
Wear encapsulating personal protective equipment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Flexible work environment (Remote, Office, and Project Location are the most common)
May work outdoors and may be exposed to hot and cold environments and extreme weather conditions, including sunlit, rainy, and windy conditions
May occasionally work shifts up to 24 hours in duration
May encounter environments presenting physical hazards of uneven ground, standing water, ditches, dusty conditions, rapidly moving transportation and remediation equipment, and physical stress associated with the wear of personal protective equipment
May work at altitudes greater than 5000 feet above sea level
May work on land, sea, or air
May work in a setting with potential physical and chemical hazards; and
Frequent, travel duration varies based on each project
