Industrial Hygiene Scientist

The Opportunity

Tetra Tech, Inc. is seeking a hands-on Industrial Hygiene Scientist in the Wyoming area. As an Industrial Hygiene Scientist, you will work with a multidisciplinary team of scientists and engineers to identify, evaluate, and control potentially hazardous chemical, physical, and biological agents at client sites, including implementing sampling and analysis plans, conducting or supervising field activities, evaluating sample results and measurements and helping prepare written reports.

You may also conduct or manage asbestos inspections, lead paint inspections, abatement oversight, monitoring, and related environmental projects. 2 - 4 years of directly applicable experience are required, along with a college degree in physical sciences, life sciences or engineering. Professional certification (CIH, CSP or equivalent) is preferred. This position may have hybrid working opportunities, but the candidate must reside within 100 miles of the reporting office.

Why Tetra Tech

At Tetra Tech, we are Leading with Science to solve the world’s most complex challenges. Our industry-leading experts in engineering and consulting are committed to driving positive change in communities around the world. For over 50 years, we have been at the forefront of innovation and sustainability. Today we stand as a market leader, offering cutting-edge solutions in water, environment, energy, and international development. Our work has improved more than 625 million lives around the world.

Your Impact

Join Tetra Tech to make a real difference. Our work leverages cutting-edge technologies, advanced analytics, and the expertise of world-class scientists and engineers to create meaningful change around the world. Discover your full potential – join us to advance your career while leaving a lasting legacy.

Your Role

This position works under direction to help conduct a wide range of industrial hygiene projects. Specific tasks may include (but are not limited to):

• Implementing sampling and analysis plans, conducting, or managing field activities and using good industrial hygiene exposure assessment practices to evaluate sample results and measurements.
• Evaluating exposures with respect to applicable occupational and non-occupational exposure limits, regulations, standards, and guidelines.
• Proposing controls and corrective measures, based on hierarchy of controls.
• Supporting preparation of authoritative findings, technical reports, and recommendations.
• This position may manage or conduct field and office activities for asbestos or lead paint inspections, abatement oversight, monitoring, and environmental projects.
  
  

Qualifications

• College degree in physical sciences, life sciences or engineering.
• 2 - 4 years of industrial hygiene experience. Advanced degree (MS, MPH, PhD) in relevant field may be substituted for work experience.
• Knowledge of methods, techniques and practices used in determining and controlling occupational and environmental health hazards, industrial hygiene monitoring and sample collection procedures and workplace safety and occupational health regulations and professional guidelines.
• Current certifications as Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or equivalent is desired. Other desirable qualifications include AHERA asbestos certification (Building Inspector, Contractor Supervisor, Management Planner, Project Designer), EPA Lead (Inspector, Risk Assessor, Project Designer) or state equivalent and OSHA HAZWOPER training.
• Applicant must have good communication, organization, and technical writing skills as well as familiarity with the MS Office Suite.
• Applicant must be able to traverse client project site carrying up to 30 lbs. of equipment, over uneven ground, in all weather conditions and must be able to use standard personal protective equipment (PPE) consistent with project-specific health and safety plan (HASP) requirements.
• The field requirements will include up to 25% or more of travel/fieldwork. This position may require occasional night and weekend travel/work.
• A Pre-employment drug screen in compliance with state regulations is required.
• Must possess a valid driver's license with a clean driving record without restrictions
  
  

Life At Tetra Tech

The perks of working at Tetra Tech include:

• Comprehensive and market-competitive benefits.
• Tetra Tech offers the following optional benefits: Medical. Financial Benefits: 401K.
• Merit-based financial rewards.
• Flexibility and company-wide commitment to work/life balance.
• Collaborative team atmosphere that values the contributions of all employees.
• Learning and development opportunities for ongoing professional growth.
  
  

About Tetra Tech

Tetra Tech is the leader in water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure, providing high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. With 30,000 employees working together, Tetra Tech provides clear solutions to complex problems by Leading with Science to address the entire water cycle, protect and restore the environment, design sustainable and resilient infrastructure, and support the clean energy transition.

Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans.

We invite applications from all interested parties.

Explore our open positions at https://www.tetratech.com/careers. Follow us on social media to learn more about our people, culture, and opportunities:

LinkedIn: @TetraTechCareers

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We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Please no phone calls or agencies.

Additional Information

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