Industrial Hygienist/Environmental Consultant/Safety Specialist

The Company

Are you looking to join an organization that is growing and dynamic? What about a high-energy, collaborative environment that rewards hard work?

J.S. Held is a global consulting firm that combines technical, scientific, financial, and strategic expertise to advise clients seeking to realize value and mitigate risk. Our professionals serve as trusted advisors to organizations facing high stakes matters demanding urgent attention, staunch integrity, proven experience, clear-cut analysis, and an understanding of both tangible and intangible assets. The firm provides a comprehensive suite of services, products, and data that enable clients to navigate complex, contentious, and often catastrophic situations.

We are seeking an energetic and versatile Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) Industrial Hygienist/Environmental Consultant/Safety Specialist to join our Alpharetta Georgia location. The ideal candidate will have a strong grasp of team management, environmental science principles, industrial hygiene, and occupational safety. The work requires a professional knowledge of the principles, methods and techniques of environmental science, industrial hygiene and occupational safety. An understanding and the ability to utilize pertinent aspects of chemistry, biological sciences and public health that pertain to environmental remediation projects involving lead, asbestos, mold. The ability to recognize and evaluate health hazards associated with catastrophic loss to property caused by storms, flooding, fire and the environmental, health and safety impacts related.

Job Responsibilities

• Environmental Consulting

  • Apply professional environmental science competence with specialized knowledge of chemistry, industrial hygiene and biological science. Perform as a team leader to resolve client EH&S concerns as necessary and ensure regulatory compliance.
  • Willing and able to travel by air, sea and land at short notice to reach project locations.
  • Obtain and maintain licenses in multiple states for mold, lead and asbestos assessments, as well as national certifications.
  • Performs work as a team member under the direction of a Project Manager.
  • Performs duties associated with project management as required.
  • Coordinates staffing needs and provides leadership on multiple projects.
  • Develops and consistently grows clientele and client relationships.
  • Assesses equipment needs and makes recommendations for equipment purchases.
  • Prepares studies and reports following standard format and procedures.
  • Investigate, measure and evaluate environmental, health and safety conditions at client locations and carrying out relevant research, development, planning to complete comprehensive reports for review by senior staff.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Science/Geology/Engineering/Industrial Hygiene with a minimum of three (3) to seven (7) years EH&S experience. Multiple relevant professional certifications may permit waiving some experience requirements.
• Valid Driver’s License
• TWIC card eligible
• 40 Hr. HAZWOPER and 8 Hour Refresher Certificate is preferred
• Asbestos Supervisor/ Inspector licenses and Project Designer in multiple states is preferred
• Lead Inspector/Risk Assessor/Lead Project Designer licenses in multiple states is preferred
• Mold Assessment Consultant licenses in Florida, Texas and New York is preferred
• National certifications in the area of specialty

Physical and Mental Job Qualifications

• Must be able to sit for long period of time
• Must be comfortable to work in a remote and/or hybrid environment
• Must be flexible to work outside of the 8:00am – 5:00pm business hours if needed
• Must be flexible to travel 

Some of the Benefits We Have Include

J.S. Held understands all our employees are people and sometimes life needs flexibility. We work to always provide an environment that best supports and suits our team’s needs.

• Our flexible work environment allows employees to work remotely, when needed
• Flexible Time Off policy
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401k Match
• Commuter Benefit

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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Please explore what we’re all about at www.jsheld.com.

EEO and Job Accommodations

We embrace diversity and our commitment to building a team and environment that fosters professional and personal enrichment is unwavering. We are greater when we are equal!

J.S. Held is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to hiring a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request for a reasonable accommodation, please email [email protected] and include “Applicant Accommodation” within the subject line with your request and contact information.

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