Industrial Hygienist
Company: AirQuest Environmental Inc
Location: Fort Lauderdale
Posted on: May 9, 2024
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Job Description:
Job Summary AirQuest is seeking a Bioenvironmental
Engineer/Certified Industrial Hygienist candidate to support our
industrial hygiene services at military installations and
government entities across the United States. The candidate will
work out of our Fort Lauderdale, Florida location. Specific
Responsibilities Perform a full range of occupational and
environmental health engineering duties, including: Conduct
industrial hygiene breathing zone and general area time weighted
average (TWA) or short term exposure limit (STEL) air sampling.
Conduct ventilation surveys. Conduct noise dosimetry. Conduct
indoor air quality (IAQ) evaluations. Conduct ergonomic
evaluations. Conduct indoor firing range evaluations. Perform
industrial hygiene annual and periodic follow-ups to meet
regulatory and/or client requirements Conduct health hazard
evaluation of work areas while hazardous materials are being
managed or during planned abatement activities Conduct detailed
risk assessments, with special emphasis on occupational health-risk
assessments of occupational exposures. Input data as required into
Defense Occupational and Environmental Health Readiness System
(DOEHRS) MIS. Perform and manage various tasks, including
performing material surveys and maintaining databases (including
DOEHRS) for industrial hygiene and environmental health
surveillance. Analyze the results of sampling and measurement, and
recommending corrective action or mitigation to reduce health risk
to the building occupants or workers performing tasks where
hazardous materials are encountered. Assess the use of respiratory
protection, conduct fit-testing and training for tight-fitting and
loose fitting respiratory protection. Train industrial personnel on
work place hazards. Develops and implements industrial
hygiene/environmental health and safety programs and procedures in
assigned area of specialization such as respiratory protection,
occupational noise, indoor air quality, asbestos, lead, and local
exhaust ventilation. Performs other duties as assigned. Required
Skills & Qualifications: A Bachelor's degree in science or
engineering that included courses in any combination of chemistry,
physics, engineering, environmental science, biology, or industrial
hygiene or a related field from an ABET-accredited institution. 3
years of relevant work experience in the industrial hygiene, safety
profession, or one of its specialties. Must be able to read,
understand, speak, and write English proficiently to effectively
communicate with all clients, management, staff and administrative
personnel. Ability to analyze the data acquired, predict probable
effects of exposures on the health and well-being of workers, and
select and recommend appropriate controls, including management
procedures, medical issues and evaluations, engineering controls,
education or training needs, and personal protective equipment that
may be required or recommended. Must be able to use standard office
equipment, such as computers, typewriters, copiers, fax machines,
and telephone systems. Must have excellent communications and
customer service skills and use of occupational and environmental
health and safety terminology. Willingness to travel to client
locations domestically and internationally, on an as-needed basis.
Preferred Skills & Qualifications: Certified Industrial Hygienist
accreditation is desired (the ability to obtain the accreditation
is required). Degree that is ABET-accredited in a job-relevant
program of study (e.g., industrial hygiene, occupational health, or
environmental health) Five or more years of experience in or with
the U.S. Air Force Bioenvironmental Engineering career field or a
closely related Department of Defense (DOD) program or civilian
equivalent is desired Familiarity with Bioenvironmental Engineer
concepts, practices, and procedures. Possess an active security
clearance or able to obtain one Basic experience with DOEHRS.
Successful, demonstrated project and program management experience
Minimum Competencies: (Skills, knowledge, and abilities.) Knowledge
of OSHA, NIOSH, ANSI and ACGIH standards Knowledge of asbestos,
lead/lead-based paint and fungal management programs Knowledge of
ventilation systems Experience conducting exposure assessments
Experience recognizing hazards Experience addressing environmental
health and safety concerns Experience preparing technical reports
Ability to perform environmental and industrial hygiene surveys,
including sampling and monitoring Ability to operate various
industrial hygiene monitoring equipment Ability to diplomatically
explain and interpret environmental health and safety principles.
Ability to work with people of all ages and diverse constituencies.
Thorough knowledge of applicable environmental health and safety
regulations Thorough knowledge and demonstration of industrial
hygiene principles and practices Excellent computer skills
including MS Office applications Effective communication skills
Excellent writing skills Capable of managing multiple projects and
the technicians that may be involved in projects Strong training
and interpersonal skills Exhibits positivity, integrity and
responsibility Requirements: Valid driver's license Ability to pass
a background check Ability to pass a drug test Ability to work long
hours when necessary Frequent out of town travel (up to 40% of the
time) Must be able to wear personal protective equipment such as,
hard hats, hearing protection, safety glasses, respirators,
protective footwear and other safety devices such as fall
protection harnesses and others as necessary Must be able to walk
on uneven surfaces, carry and climb ladders and stand for extended
periods of time Must be able to work in an outdoor environment All
qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation,
gender identity, or national origin. Employment Type: Full Time
Years Experience: 3 - 5 years Bonus/Commission: No
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