Industrial Hygienist

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for an Associate Industrial Hygienist to join our Mining Industrial Hygiene practice. The position will provide technical support on a variety of industrial hygiene (IH) and Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) projects, primarily industrial hygiene assessment planning, fieldwork participation, and sampling, reporting, and client communication. This position will be based out of Lakewood, CO office.

The position is anticipated to require periodic travel within the United States for work at client sites. The individual should expect to spend approximately 50% of their time at client sites. Amount of out of town travel could reach 50% of time.  This individual should be able to conduct assessments at industrial facilities, including climbing ladders, walking up stairs, and carrying field equipment.

You will be involved in projects within our Earth & Environment Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges. As an Associate Industrial Hygienist with WSP, you will grow your career on a variety of project types. Our clients are mainly from the mining industry but can also include other industries such as renewable energy, manufacturing, transportation, industrial/commercial, rail and local government agencies. You will be involved in a variety of projects from long-term endeavors with established project teams, to short-term, quick-turn projects with self-driven groups and individuals. Our goal at WSP is to help you succeed by using your expertise and fostering additional abilities to integrate you into our team as you develop your technical and management skills.

Our ideal candidate has a strong work ethic and drive for excellence, is adaptable to changing schedules and circumstances, and has strong attention detail, as well as analytical and problem-solving skills. The candidate also has excellent communication skills (written and verbal), the ability to work alone or within a larger team.

Your Impact

Take the lead in IH-related field assignments such as performing industrial hygiene monitoring, noise assessments, hazardous materials surveying and abatement monitoring, indoor air quality assessments, chemical inventory assessments, ergonomics assessments, job hazard assessments, and similar assignments.

• Assist senior staff in conducting EHS audits and EHS program development.
• Collect and document field data and observations in a clear and organized manner utilizing appropriate personal protective equipment and workspace monitoring equipment.
• Analyze, evaluate, and interpret field and analytical data obtained during field investigations.
• Evaluate findings, make recommendations, and prepare written and verbal reports. Prepare data and visualizations such as tables, charts, accurate reports, and illustrations.