Consulting Specialist-Indusltrial Hygiene & Safety (Irvine)

Citadel is seeking a talented Consulting Specialist to support our growing industrial hygiene and safety (IH&S) practice in the Orange County market. The successful candidate will work from Citadels office in Irvine, California.

We are an equal-opportunity, family-oriented firm that takes pride in listening to our clients and partnering with them to provide practical solutions that reduce risk and protect employees.We support a variety of industries including local government, higher education, construction, and life sciences. Come join a consulting firm that puts people first!

Position Summary :

The Consulting Specialist works under the direction of Citadel Project Managers and performs a variety of IH&S consulting projects including assessments, surveys, and investigations. The Consulting Specialist may also serve in a supplemental staff support role, working at a client site as part of their team to fulfill EHS-related responsibilities.

The expected pay range for this position is $30 to $45 per hour. Actual compensation will be based on various factors including skills, experience, and education.

This position reports to a senior staff member in the IH&S department.

Major Duties / Responsibilities :

Conducts industrial hygiene surveys including air and surface sampling

Performs moisture / microbial investigations

Performs safety-related surveys / inspections

Develops and delivers health and safety trainings

Writes technical EHS programs and reports

Provides EHS consulting support at client-site locations

Desired Experience / Qualifications :

2-4 years of experience in EHS, preferably in industrial hygiene and / or safety

Experience in performing EHS-related surveys, assessments, evaluations, and / or investigations

Experience in basic industrial hygiene sampling techniques such as surface sampling or air sampling for fungal spores

Experience in using industrial hygiene instruments such as a sound level meter, noise dosimeter, infrared camera, or anemometer

Experience in writing technical reports

Experience in any of the following industries : higher education, life sciences, property management, and construction

Desired Team Member Traits :

Humble confident in skills and knowledge, but without excessive ego

Hungry self-motivated with a strong desire to do more and learn more in the pursuit of excellence

Smart interpersonally appropriate and aware with good judgement and intuition around the subtleties of group dynamics and the impact of words andactions on others

Desired Skills :

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Ability to provide consulting support in multiple IH&S service areas (e.g., microbial, IAQ, air sampling for contaminants, written program development, training, etc.)

Ability to use IH instruments such as sound level meter, dosimeters, moisture meter, infrared camera, sampling pumps, etc.

Ability to work successfully in team-oriented environments and accept feedback on performance

Ability to support several projects simultaneously

Proficient with Microsoft Office programs including Excel, Outlook, and Teams

Education Requirements :

B.S. degree or higher in Public Health, Occupational Health and Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or related science from an accredited school

Position Requirements :

Must be able to safely lift and carry up to 50 pounds, work some nights and weekends, and pass a background check to obtain security clearance to client sites

Must be able to safely wear a tight-fitting respirator when required to perform duties assigned to this role, in compliance with health and safety regulations.

oMedical evaluation and fit testing will be provided

Must have a valid drivers license, a car, and willingness to travel throughout Southern California

May occasionally require travel and overnight stays outside of Southern California

Licenses / Certifications :

Candidate working towards CIH and / or CSP is preferred, but not required

Equal Opportunity Employer & Inclusion Statement

Citadel EHS is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace where all qualified candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), gender (including gender identity and gender expression), sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age (40 and over), disability (physical, intellectual / developmental or mental health), genetic information, medical condition, military or veteran status, marital status, family care or medical leave status, reproductive health decision-making, hair texture or hairstyle (including natural hairstyles), citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

We actively strive to create a workplace that fosters belonging, recognizes different perspectives and experiences, and supports the full development of every team member. If you need any accommodations during the application or hiring process, please let us know.

Apply for this position by sending your resume / CV to Shannon Mateik at smateik@citadelEHS.com