Certified Industrial Hygienist - Environmental Health Assessment

Job Description

ProSidian Seeks a Certified Industrial Hygienists (CIH) [California] | Environmental Health Assessment [CSB010015] professional aligned under services related to NAICS: 541620 on a Exempt Contract Contingent Basis located in California in support of the U.S. Chemical Safety Board (CSB). The CSB is an independent federal agency charged with investigating chemical incidents to determine the cause or probable cause. Headquartered in Washington, DC, the Agency's board members are appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate. The CSB's mission is to "drive chemical safety excellence through independent investigations to protect communities, workers, and the environment," and its vision is "a nation free from chemical disasters." Established to investigate incidents and hazards from the production, processing, and handling of chemical substances that can cause death, serious injury, or substantial environmental or property damage, the CSB does not issue fines or citations but makes recommendations to facilities, regulatory agencies such as OSHA and the EPA, industry organizations, labor groups, and others. Designed to be non-regulatory and independent, the U.S. Chemical Safety Board (CSB) reviews the effectiveness of regulations and regulatory enforcement where appropriate.

Seeking Certified Industrial Hygienists (CIH) [California] candidates with relevant Chemicals Sector Experience (functional and technical area expertise also ideal) to support professional services engagement for Chemicals Sector Clients such as CSB.  This as a Contract Contingent or Contract W-2 (IRS-1099) Position and ProSidian reserves the right to convert to a Full-Time ProSidian employed W-2 Position.

JOB OVERVIEW

Provide services and support as a Industrial Hygienist Services (Certified Industrial Hygienists (CIH)) in the Chemicals Industry Sector focusing on Environmental Services Solutions for clients such as U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board (CSB) | Generally Located In California and across the California Region Region.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES - Certified Industrial Hygienists (CIH) [California] | Environmental Health Assessment [CSB010015]

• Conduct chemical hazard assessments at incident sites, working with the CSB investigation team to evaluate potential released chemicals and determine appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and monitoring requirements.
• Develop and implement safe site entry plans in coordination with the U.S. Chemical Safety Board (CSB) investigation team to ensure safe access to incident locations.
• Perform initial site assessments, monitor atmospheric conditions, and advise the U.S. Chemical Safety Board (CSB) team on hazards, PPE, and safe site access.
• Provide continuous monitoring of atmospheric conditions, including hazardous chemicals, oxygen levels, and flammability, during site entry activities.
• Prepare detailed closing reports summarizing monitoring activities, safety recommendations, and assessments made during site deployments.

Qualifications

Desired Qualifications For Certified Industrial Hygienists (CIH) [California] | Environmental Health Assessment [CSB010015] (CSB010015) Candidates:

• Must be a Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) with a minimum of five years of CIH experience.
• Completion of at least 24-hour HAZWOPER training or superior equivalent.
• Respirator fit-tested for full-face respirator, half-face respirator, and self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA).
• Ability to arrive at incident sites within 48 hours of notification.

Education / Experience Requirements / Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Health, or a related field.
• Minimum five years of relevant experience in industrial hygiene, specifically involving hazardous chemical incidents.
• Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) certification is mandatory.
• Experience with emergency response and hazardous material handling is preferred.

Skills Required

• Proficiency in conducting chemical hazard assessments and developing site-specific safety plans.
• Strong understanding of industrial chemicals, including hazardous materials, flammable gases, and toxic substances.
• Excellent communication skills for collaborating with investigation teams and providing clear, actionable safety recommendations.
• Ability to operate and interpret results from a variety of monitoring equipment and to perform site assessments in hazardous environments.
• Strong report-writing skills, with the ability to prepare comprehensive closing reports within specified deadlines.

Competencies Required

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Products (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, & Adobe)

Ancillary Details Of The Roles

• Standard Skills Required: Proficiency in project management methodologies and tools. | Exceptional leadership and interpersonal skills for effective team management. | Outstanding time management and prioritization abilities to meet project milestones. | Adaptability to changing project requirements and priorities | Ability to multi-task and pay close attention to detail. | Excellent analytical, organizational and time management skills | Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
• EEO Statement: We attract the best people in the industry, supporting their efforts to learn and grow.  We strive to create a challenging and progressive work environment.  We provide career opportunities spanning various disciplines and geographic locations, with projects that our employees plan, design, build, and operate as diverse as the needs of our clients.
• Full Time Regular VISA Sponsorship: No - We will not support sponsorship, i.e., H-1B or TN Visas for this position.  U.S.  Citizenship Required - You must be a United States Citizen
• Background Check And Drug testing: ProSidian reserves the right to require background checks, including criminal, employment, education, licensure, etc. as well as credit and motor vehicle when applicable for certain positions.  In addition, ProSidian may conduct drug testing for designated positions.

Other Details

Work products shall be thorough, accurate, appropriately documented, and comply with established criteria. All employees, in the performance of their respective responsibilities, shall conduct themselves in the highest possible standards of ethical and business conduct.  The candidate shall ensure that duties are performed in a competent and professional manner that meets milestones/delivery schedules as outlined.

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Additional Information

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Teamwork – ability to foster teamwork collaboratively as a participant, and effectively as a team leader
• Leadership – ability to guide and lead colleagues on projects and initiatives
• Business Acumen – understanding and insight into how organizations perform, including business processes, data, systems, and people
• Communication – ability to effectively communicate to stakeholders of all levels orally and in writing
• Motivation – persistent in pursuit of quality and optimal client and company solutions
• Agility – ability to quickly understand and transition between different projects, concepts, initiatives, or work streams
• Judgment – exercises prudence and insight in decision-making process while mindful of other stakeholders and long-term ramifications
• Organization – ability to manage projects and activity, and prioritize tasks

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OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Business Tools – understanding and proficiency with business tools and technology, including Microsoft Office.  The ideal candidate is advanced with Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint and Word, and proficient with Adobe Acrobat, data analytic tools, and Visio with the ability to quickly learn other tools as necessary.
• Business Tools – understanding and proficiency with business tools and technology, including Microsoft Office.  The ideal candidate is advanced with Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint and Word, and proficient with Adobe Acrobat, data analytic tools, and Visio with the ability to quickly learn other tools as necessary.
• Commitment - to work with smart, interesting people with diverse backgrounds to solve the biggest challenges across private, public and social sectors
• Curiosity – the ideal candidate exhibits an inquisitive nature and the ability to question the status quo among a community of people they enjoy and teams that work well together
• Humility – exhibits grace in success and failure while doing meaningful work where skills have impact and make a difference
• Willingness - to constantly learn, share, and grow and to view the world as their classroom

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BENEFITS AND HIGHLIGHTS

At ProSidian, we invest in our employees to help them stay healthy and achieve work-life balance. Our team members receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes Competitive Compensation, Group Health Insurance Health Benefits, 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan Contributions, Vacation and Paid Time off (PTO) Benefits, Pre-Tax Payment Programs, Purchasing Discounts & Savings Plans, a ProSidian Employee & Contractor Referral Bonus Program, Performance Incentives, etc.  Our comprehensive benefits package includes a medical, dental and vision plan.  Our growing list of benefits currently include the following:

• Competitive Compensation:  Pay range begins in the competitive ranges with full Gold Level (Tier 1) Group Medical Benefits, Pretax Employee Benefit Plan, plus performance incentives
• Group Health Insurance Health Benefits:  Group Health Insurance Including Medical, Dental And Vision Insurance: Contributions are deducted from pay on a Pretax basis - Employee and family coverage is available with employer contribution of 50% of Employee (only) premiums under the Health and Vision Plan through Blue Cross Blue Shield NC (Blue Options Medical Plan Code: PB07840 / Metallic Level: Gold - - bcbsnc.com‎) and Dental Plan (Ameritas - www.ameritas.com).
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan: 401(k) Retirement Savings Plans help you save for your retirement.  Eligible employees can make before-tax contributions to the 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan to help you save for retirement.  Contributions are deducted from pay on a pretax basis.  A wide range of investment options are available with a personal financial planner available to assist you. The Plan is a Safe Harbor 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan.  ProSidian Consulting participates in a Basic Match with a % of pay for participants who defer at least a required minimum % of their pay.  The Basic Match is structured as follows:  100% of the first 3% of pay that is contributed; and 50% of the next 2% of pay that is contributed.
• Vacation And Paid Time Off (PTO) Benefits:  The flexibility of Paid Time Off (PTO) lets you set your own priorities. Eligible employees use PTO for vacation, a parent-teacher conference, a doctor’s appointment, or any number of events in your life.  Currently these benefits include Vacation/Sick days – 2 weeks | Holidays - 10 Federal Government.
• Pre-Tax Payment Programs:  Pre-Tax Payment Programs currently exist in the form of a Premium Only Plan (POP).  These Plans offer a full Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Plan and a tax benefit for eligible employees.
• Purchasing Discounts & Savings Plans:  We want you to achieve financial success. We offer a Purchasing Discounts & Savings Plan through The ProSidian Corporate Perks Benefit Program - Helping You Do More With Less:  https://ProSidian.CorporatePerks.com.  This provides special discounts for eligible employees on products and services you buy on a daily basis.
• Security Clearance: Due to the nature of our management and operations consulting engagements for Private Companies, Fortune 1,000 Enterprises, and Government Agencies of all sizes; oftentimes there are Security Clearance requirements for Engagement Teams handling sensitive Engagements in the Federal Marketplace.  A Security Clearance is a valued asset in your professional portfolio and adds to your credentials based on past, present, and future work.
• Leverageable Experience and Thought Leadership:  By collaborating with firm leadership, other members of the team, as well as Fellows and collaborating partners in what is a flat organization, you'll make valuable professional connections, interact with clients daily, gain leverageable Experience, and contribute to Thought Leadership while you build a basket of marketable experiences.
• ProSidian Employee & Contractor Referral Bonus Program:  ProSidian Consulting will pay up to $5k for all referrals (payments made after new hire has been employed for 90 days) for candidates submitted through our Employee Referral Program.
• Performance Incentives:  Due to the nature of our management and operations consulting engagements for Private Companies, Fortune 1,000 Enterprises, and Government Agencies of all sizes there are performance incentives associated with each new client that each employee works to pursue and support.
• Flexible Spending Account:  Pending

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION - See Below Instructions On The Best Way To Apply

• ProSidian Consulting is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, or Vietnam era, or other eligible veteran status, or any other protected factor. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
• ProSidian Consulting has made a pledge to the Hiring Our Heroes Program of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation and the “I Hire Military” Initiative of The North Carolina Military Business Center (NCMBC) for the State of North Carolina.  All applicants are encouraged to apply regardless of Veteran Status.
• Furthermore, we believe in "HONOR ABOVE ALL" - be successful while doing things with the right way.  The pride comes out of the challenge; the reward is excellence in the work.  FOR EASY APPLICATION USE OUR CAREER SITE LOCATED ON http://www.ProSidian.com/ OR SEND YOUR RESUME’S, BIOS, AND SALARY EXPECTATION / RATES TO CAREERS @ PROSIDIAN.COM.  ONLY CANDIDATES WITH REQUIRED CRITERIA ARE CONSIDERED. Be sure to place the job reference code in the subject line of your email.  Be sure to include your name, address, telephone number, total compensation package, employment history, and educational credentials.

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