We are currently seeking a highly experienced and certified
Senior Industrial Hygiene Technician/Project Manager to provide advanced technical execution, site leadership, and mentorship for our industrial hygiene and regulated building materials projects in the New York metro area.
Annual Salary Range: $55 - $75 per hour commensurate with experience and advanced certifications
What You'll Do- Lead and execute complex, high-risk field assignments, including specialized monitoring for asbestos, lead, mold, and general industrial hygiene exposure assessments (e.g., noise, chemical air sampling).
- Act as the lead site technician and on-site client/contractor liaison for large-scale or multi-phase projects, ensuring all field work aligns with the approved scope and regulatory requirements.
- Conduct and document comprehensive site investigations, risk assessments, and final clearance inspections with minimal oversight.
- Perform initial quality review of field data, photographs, and chain-of-custody forms collected by junior staff to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Draft highly technical field reports, data summaries, and regulatory compliance documents for final review by the Project Manager or Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH).
- Provide on-the-job mentorship and technical training to Junior and Mid-Level Technicians on advanced sampling techniques, complex abatement procedures, and regulatory interpretation.
- Ensure rigorous compliance with OSHA, EPA, and state/local EHS regulations on all assigned projects.
- Maintain, calibrate, and troubleshoot sophisticated industrial hygiene monitoring equipment.
Minimum Requirements- High School diploma required; AS or BS degree in Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Science, Safety, or a related field is strongly preferred.
- Minimum of 7+ years of dedicated experience in performing asbestos, lead paint, mold, and general industrial hygiene field monitoring and inspections.
- Advanced combination of IH certifications is mandatory:
- NYSDOL Asbestos Project Monitor and Air Sampling Technician (AHERA accreditation preferred).
- NYSDOL Mold Assessor.
- NJ/EPA/NY Lead Risk Assessor/Inspector (or equivalent advanced accreditation).
- NYCDEP Asbestos Investigator.
- Expert working knowledge of federal, state, and local IH and EHS regulations (OSHA, EPA, NYCDEP, NYSDOL, etc.).
- Proven ability to write clear, technically accurate field reports and mentor junior colleagues.
- Must be available to provide site coverage for off-hours and extended shifts as necessary.
- Must be able to pass a physical exam and be medically cleared to wear negative pressure respirator.
- Must possess a valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record.
- Must successfully pass a pre-employment drug test and will be subject to DOT-regulated random drug & alcohol testing.
Preferred Qualifications- OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER certification.
- Additional advanced accreditations (e.g., Asbestos Project Designer or Supervisor).
- Proven experience in general health and safety oversight (beyond RBMs) or construction safety management.
- Working towards a professional certification such as CIH or CSP.
