Industrial Hygienist - The Vertex Companies, LLC

The Vertex Companies, LLC (VERTEX) is a leading multidisciplinary professional services firm that provides forensic consulting, construction project advisory, compliance, and regulatory consulting to insurance carriers, sureties, law firms, real estate owners, property managers, public agencies, and commercial clients.

VERTEX is seeking an Industrial Hygienist to join our growing Industrial Hygiene and Building Sciences practice in Columbia, MD. We are looking for people who are passionate about ensuring safe workplaces for all and have the drive to grow their careers and develop with us. 

What you will be doing:

• Conduct field tasks related to Asbestos Abatement Project Monitoring and assisting with Asbestos/Lead surveys, Indoor Air Quality and Mold assessments, etc.
• Collect samples from project sites and deliver to third party laboratories for analysis – maintaining strict chain of custody.
• Enter lab results and other technical data into reports and tables.
• Provide field oversight of third-party contractors.
• Prepare detailed Asbestos Abatement closeout/clearance reports, HazMat Survey reports, Indoor Air Quality/Mold assessments, and other technical assessment reports.
• Maintain consistent communication of project progress with stakeholders.
• Maintain assessment and monitoring equipment.
• Prepare Health and Safety Plans/Job Safety Analyses for sites.
• Assist with preparation of proposals and maintain professional certifications.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1-3 years of professional experience in the execution of asbestos abatement oversight, asbestos and lead-based paint inspections and indoor air quality and mold assessments, including report writing and field investigation.
• AHERA Asbestos Building Inspector and Asbestos Supervisor/Project Monitor certifications (DC, Maryland, and Virginia) or training completed to apply for the licenses at the time of application.
• Health & Safety Certifications pursuant to OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong technical writing skills.
• Ability to perform multiple tasks and handle multiple priorities effectively under fast-paced conditions.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).
• Ability/willingness for frequent regional travel for fieldwork, valid driver’s license is required.
• Ability to walk job sites and climb ladders during inspections, sometimes on uneven terrain, and carry field testing equipment (up to 30 pounds) onto job sites with regularity.

The projected hiring range for this position is $60,000 to $70,000 for a person who meets the requirements.

Learn more about career opportunities and our company culture from our employees themselves at https://vertexeng.com/career-progression-program. 

VERTEX offers a solid total compensation package including base salary and discretionary bonus plan. We also offer a robust benefits package including, healthcare (with multiple plan options) and dental; Company-paid Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability. We offer a 401k plan with immediate match and vesting, Flex Spending Account, Employee Assistance Program, and other perks.  We provide a generous paid time off plan for eligible employees including 15 days of vacation, 64 hours of sick time, and 9.5 paid holidays (prorated for eligible part-time employees).  Our “Lifetime of Learning” program also offers tuition reimbursement and additional support for pursuing advanced education, to help employees grow their skills and careers.

VERTEX is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

If you require assistance to complete any part of the application process, please contact our Recruiting team at recruiting@vertexeng.com.

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:

Please note that VERTEX does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, VERTEX will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, VERTEX explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of VERTEX.