Industrial Hygiene Specialist

Overview

NV5 (NASDAQ: NVEE) is a provider of engineering and consulting services to public and private sector clients, delivering solutions through six business verticals: Testing, Inspection & Consulting; Infrastructure; Utility Services; Environmental Health Sciences; Buildings & Program Management; and Geospatial Technology. With offices nationwide and abroad, NV5 helps clients plan, design, build, test, certify, and operate projects that improve the communities where we live and work.

As engineers, architects, construction/program managers, environmental professionals and beyond, we play a significant role in shaping our communities through the services we provide. We are looking for passionate, driven individuals to join our team focused onDelivering Solutions and Improving Lives.

NV5 is recruiting for two IH Specialist/Industrial Hygiene Program Administrator positions for work within a 50 mile radius of Richland, WA and in Washington, D.C. This is a Potential Future Opportunity.

Responsibilities

The IH Specialist will have a passion for the Safety and Industrial Hygiene (IH) field to help our clients achieve success in the health and safety of their operations.

* Asbestos program development, including plan review, risk assessment and communication, training, and sampling
* Ergonomics program development including assessments and training
* Hazard communication program development and training
* Hearing conservation program development including training and onsite sampling
* Indoor Air Quality/Mold program development and support including onsite assessments and sampling, and training
* Ventilation program development including reviews, recommendations, measurements, and evaluations
* Decommissioning plan reviews
* Lead program development, especially as related to firing ranges. Includes evaluations, surveys, sampling, training, and compliance reviews
* Respiratory protection program development including evaluations, surveys, sampling, training, and fit testing
* Thermal stress program development for both heat and cold stress. Includes evaluations, surveys, sampling, training, and risk reduction.
* Job Hazard Analysis and Hazard assessment
* Write technical reports based on the interpretation of complex data, observations, and current regulations.

Qualifications

IH Specialist Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in safety and health, or applied science relevant to Industrial Safety or Hygiene.
• At least 5 years' experience in Industrial Hygiene


• Top Secret clearance required, or the ability to obtain such clearance prior to the start of work


• Have or obtain the Council for Accreditation in Occupational Hearing Conservation (CAOHC) certificate


• Have or obtain Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) Asbestos Project Designer Certification and AHERA Asbestos Inspector Certification

Desired Qualifications:

Certification recognized by the American Board of Industrial Hygiene (ABIH) as a Certified Industrial Hygienist.

Working Conditions:

* The worker is subject to both environmental conditions. Activities occur inside and outside.
* The worker is subject to extreme cold. Temperatures typically below 32F for periods of more than one hour. Consideration should be given to the effect of other environmental conditions, such as wind and humidity.
* The worker is subject to extreme heat. Temperatures above 100F for periods of more than one hour. Consideration should be given to the effect of other environmental conditions, such as wind and humidity.
* The worker is subject to noise. There is sufficient noise to cause the worker to shout in order to be heard above ambient noise level.
* The worker is subject to hazards. Includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to high heat or exposure to chemicals.
* The worker is subject to atmospheric conditions. One or more of the following conditions that affect the respiratory system or the skin: fumes, odors, dust, mists, gases or poor ventilation.

Physical Requirements:
Medium work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Background Check / Drug Screening:
Candidates who are proposed will be required to complete a background check and drug screen prior to being hired.

Education:
Verification of education will be required prior to employment.

Medical Requirements:
Candidates may be subject to baseline medical monitoring depending upon client requirements.

Other:
Potential Future Opportunities are those positions which we believe we will be hiring for in the near future, although not currently open today. By applying for a Future Potential Opportunity, your resume is available to our recruiters immediately and although not currently open, you may be contacted for an exploratory interview. When a position does open for this role, our recruiters will review the candidate pool and contact those qualified at the time of the opening. Therefore, you may not get an immediate response when you submit your resume, since we may not be actively hiring for the role at the time at which you apply.

NV5 offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, PTO, 401(k) and professional development/advancement opportunities.

NV5 provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, creed, citizenship status, ancestry, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. NV5 complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.