Position Description
Location: Hybrid in Manchester, NH is preferred. Other locations in New England will be considered.
As an established and growing company, we are currently seeking an experienced professional with more than seven years of relevant health and safety expertise to serve as a Consultant and Project Manager. This role offers a flexible hybrid schedule determined by current project assignments. Colden's Manchester office is located in the beautifully restored Waumbec Mill, with Merrimack River views and an on-site café.
The successful candidate will work with a team of CIHs, CSPs, senior scientists, and health and safety specialists to provide occupational health and safety consulting services to an established client base in a diverse mix of industries.
Responsibilities may include:
- Manage projects from inception to completion including preparing a proposal, project budget, deliverables, and milestones in relation to client expectations.
- Develop written health and safety programs, training materials, and deliver in-person training.
- Research and demonstrate an understanding of EHS standards and guidelines (e.g., OSHA, ACGIH, ANSI, NFPA).
- Interact with client management, technical personnel, and production workers.
- Conduct industrial hygiene surveys to assess chemical, physical and biological agents (e.g., air and surface sampling, noise monitoring, etc.).
- Perform health and safety assessments, inspections, or audits in various client industrial and non-industrial settings, such as manufacturing sites, laboratories, universities, hospitals, museums, media and entertainment productions, offices, and other work environments. Exercise a working knowledge of common OSHA compliance program elements (e.g., hazard communication, respiratory protection, noise, PPE, lockout/tagout, confined space entry, fall protection).
- Conduct indoor air/environmental quality and microbial investigations.
- Prepare written reports summarizing site visit observations and results. Develop recommended corrective actions in accordance with results.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will possess a proven track record in occupational health and safety consulting and demonstrate the ability to lead complex projects with minimal oversight, all while fostering strong client relationships and mentoring junior staff.
Required:
- Bachelor's degree (BS), preferably in industrial hygiene, occupational safety, or environmental health (or a science or engineering degree and relevant work experience).
- CIH or CSP certification or eligible to sit for certification exam within one year.
- Experience range: 10+ years.
- Experience in common industrial hygiene monitoring methods and noise dosimetry.
- Working knowledge of health and safety regulations, standards, and guidelines.
- Attention to detail and strong technical writing skills. The ideal candidate will be adept at preparing concise, thorough reports and client communications, ensuring all documentation meets the highest professional standards.
- Ability and willingness to travel locally and nationally are essential, with fluctuating levels of travel based on project assignment.
Desired Qualifications
- Project management experience.
- MS degree in industrial hygiene, occupational safety and health, or environmental health science.
- Previous health and safety consulting experience.
Why JoinColden?
- Impactful Work: Play a key role in creating or maintaining safe and healthy environments for clients and workers and contribute to sustainability improvements.
- Professional Growth: Support for professional development and career advancement, with internal educational offerings and company Technical Summit. Opportunities to work with Certified Industrial Hygienists, Certified Safety Professionals, and other Colden specialists for on-the-job training, coaching, and mentoring.
- Collaborative Environment: Work with a dynamic, multidisciplinary team of professionals and industry experts as part of our "All-One-Company" approach.
- Competitive Compensation and Benefits: Colden offers a competitive salary based on your experience and credentials, with opportunity for professional recognition, reward, and advancement depending on individual performance and contributions.
- Benefits: Health insurance (medical, dental, vision, HSA) starting on day one, 401k profit sharing plan eligibility after 30 days, 100% company paid basic life and long-term disability insurance, paid time off including holidays, monthly cell phone stipend, and professional development reimbursements including support for certification maintenance.
