Certified Industrial Hygienist (Field Based)

ERM is hiring a Certified Industrial Hygienist to support our key client’s tech operations in North Chesterfield, VA.  As a Certified Industrial Hygienist, you will utilize your broad knowledge to recognize and evaluate potential hazards and recommend controls. You will provide technical direction and advice to management, developing and using advanced techniques to evaluate work environments.  This is a part-time (8-16 hours per week) limited term role with a duration of 3 months, extendable.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide subject matter expertise on how to advance site occupational health programs and ensure compliance with Industrial Hygiene best practices and regulatory requirements.
• Review and approve plans for Industrial Hygiene Monitoring samples and provide oversight and analysis on the results of this monitoring.
• Review and approve requests for new chemicals at the site. If approved, ensure that site new chemical process is executed per procedures.
• Provide direction and guidance to the Health Services Team regarding Medical Surveillance.
• Use Cority (Safety and Occupational Health software) to update workplace segmentation data, document and complete action items.
• Conduct, review, analyze, and document qualitative and qualitative assessments focused on hazards, including chemical, physical, biological, ergonomic hazards.
• Research and review PPE change and addition requests.
• Review quarterly breathing air testing results and communicate results to manufacturing areas.
• Provide direction and guidance to the site OH team (includes ensuring that OH equipment is properly maintained and providing direction on activities related to Asbestos, Lead and Lasers).
• Assist site IH team with right-sizing processes and procedures for the site.

Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Safety, Engineering or related degree preferred.
• Must be a Certified Industrial Hygienist.
• Demonstrated expertise in industrial hygiene, exposure science, occupational health, and risk management.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and develop actionable solutions.
• Experience designing and implementing exposure controls and workplace health programs.
• Proven leadership in multi-work environments and perhaps geographical legislative requirements, with the ability to influence across functions.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder‑engagement capabilities.
• Knowledge of ISO 45001, corporate management systems, and regulatory frameworks.
• Ability to mentor others, lead projects, and drive continuous improvement.

Who We Are: 

As the largest global pure play consultancy, we partner with the world’s leading organizations, creating innovative solutions to challenges and unlocking commercial opportunities that meet the needs of today while preserving opportunity for future generations. 

At ERM we know that creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment is an essential part of making our company a great place to build a career. We also see our diversity as a strength that helps us create better solutions for our clients. Our diverse team of world-class experts supports clients across the breadth of their organizations to operationalize , underpinned by our deep technical expertise in addressing their environmental, health, safety, risk and social issues. We call this capability our “boots to boardroom” approach for its comprehensive service model that allows ERM to develop strategic and technical solutions that advance objectives on the ground or at the executive level. 

Please submit your resume and brief cover letter. Based on review of these responses, shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews. 

ERM does not accept recruiting agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, ERM employees or any other company location. ERM is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. 

ERM is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.  

Thank you for your interest in ERM!