Industrial Hygienist

Atlas is a nationwide leader in civil engineering materials testing and geotechnical consulting services for environmental industrial and infrastructure construction projects. Headquartered in Denver CO Atlas currently has over 3500 employees with offices throughout the US including Alaska & Hawaii. Its no accident that Atlas creates a better experience for infrastructure and environmental projects. Its how we are built with the best people in the industry with the reach and expertise to help at any and every step of the project and with a heart-led approach that puts quality and safety at the center of everything we do. Were just built to be better. We are a great company.

We are seeking an Industrial Hygienist I to join our team. The Industrial Hygienist I will be responsible for conducting inspections and investigations to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations in an industrial setting. This role involves assessing workplace hazards recommending control measures and providing training to employees on safety protocols.

Job Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Supports all team members above this position in conducting more complex building science and/or industrial hygiene & safety assessments
• Supports all team members above this position in performing the preparation and collection of samples and data including setting up equipment and documenting observations
• Analyzes previous building science and/or industrial hygiene & safety surveys to determine if additional sampling is required or to prepare scope of services.
• Independently performs field assessments where problems encountered are generally well-understood and easily identified. May direct project teams assigning tasks based on members skills and experience level
• Collects environmental and personal samples for analysis and prepares samples for shipment to laboratory for analysis
• Maintains calibrates and operates building science and industrial hygiene instruments and equipment
• Compiles and provides summary of analytical data as well as organizes data for reports and drafts full report with Findings/Conclusions and Recommendations
• Assists with implementing strategies IH standards administrative controls and personal protective equipment requirements that aim to control and minimize workplace hazards
• Performs air sampling noise level monitoring and other environmental testing activities that measure the concentration of pollutants or hazardous agents in the workplace and ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards
• Contributes to the development of education and training programs for workers and management regarding potential hazards safe work practices and the proper use of protective equipment
• Collaborates with team members above this position to advise on less complex workplace incidents or complaints related to health hazards by investigating root causes and recommending corrective actions to prevent recurrence
• Collaborate with team members above this position and IH Technician levels below this position in various tasks
• Assists in basic management duties such as developing work scope and proposal budgets
• Studies reference materials and participates in training and development activities
• Utilizes Microsoft applications and internal applications/software programs
• Maintain working knowledge of applicable state and federal regulations
• Stay current with applicable regulatory knowledge and field industry trends
• Travel to client sites including occasional overnight stays as needed
• Communicate effectively with Atlas team members clients and contractors.
• Follow Atlas directives and standards.
• Practice and maintain a safe working environment.
• Perform other related duties as needed

Minimum Requirements:

• Valid drivers license must meet qualifications to successfully complete Drug-Alcohol Testing
• Associate degree Bachelors degree or certificate in project planning management environmental sciences engineering construction architecture industrial hygiene occupational health or a related science field preferred
• Field work experience may be substituted in lieu of science education requirements.
• Must be able to wear a respirator safety harness and other personal protective equipment as needed.
• 1-5 years experience of technically sound consulting experience conducting Industrial Hygiene and Building Science projects
• Experience with Mold Surveys Indoor Air Quality Assessments Asbestos Surveys Lead-Based Paint Surveys and/or Radon Surveys
• Ability to climb stairs/ladders
• Ability to travel locally up to 85%
• Reliable transportation

Technical Requirements:

• MUST HAVE A professional certification in at least one of the following: asbestos lead mold
• Technical writing skills
• Microsoft Software and Applications Experience
• Background in Industrial Hygiene and/or Building Sciences related practices.
• Knowledge with various Industrial Hygiene and/or Building Sciences related sampling equipment and protocols.
• Knowledge of federal state and local regulations applicable to mold asbestos lead radon indoor air quality and/or industrial hygiene services required.

Other Miscellaneous Qualities:

• Local field work up to 85%
• Ability to work nights and weekends up to 25%
• Ability to travel regionally or out of state up to 25%
• Effective communication skills
• 40 hr HAZWOPER preferred

Compensation:

$58000 - $85000 per year.

The expected salary range for the position is displayed in accordance with the states law. Final agreed upon compensation is based upon individual qualifications and experience.

Benefits:

Atlas offers a comprehensive benefit program to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status Atlas benefits include health dental vision life AD&D voluntary life / AD&D disability benefits leaves of absence 401k paid time off paid holidays employee assistance program educational assistance program.

Who We Are:

We strive to be the most sought-after infrastructure and environmental solutions company known for our unique values-driven approach and brought to life by the industrys most exceptional people.

Atlas provides professional testing inspection engineering environmental and consulting services from more than 100 locations nationwide. We deliver solutions to both public and private sector clients in the transportation commercial water government education and industrial markets.

With a legacy of providing consistent quality and results Atlas creates a better experience at every stage of an infrastructure project. We connect the best experts in the industry to deliver value from concept to completion and beyond. This means doing everything our clients expect and then raising the expectations in a way that only our people can.

Our Values:

Life: We enhance quality of life. We value people and safety above all else.

Heart: As our hallmarks we act with compassion empathy and respect.

Trust: We work together as partners doing what we say with full accountability.

Mastery: Always striving for the highest quality we ensure greatness inspires all our work.

Atlas EEOC Statement

Atlas is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race color sex religion sexual orientation national origin disability genetic information pregnancy or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal state or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization including hiring recruiting promotion termination layoff recall leave of absence compensation benefits training and apprenticeship. Atlas makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications merit and business needs at the time. For more information read through our EEO Policy