Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH)/Safety Professional

Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) / Safety Professional

Amentum delivers world-class solutions through the expertise, dedication, and collaboration of our people. We partner with our customers to solve complex challenges and are committed to fostering a workplace where employees can grow, succeed, and make a difference. We are currently seeking a Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH)/Safety Professional to support our SFHP Project.

We are seeking an experienced Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) to join our Project Safety Team and provide both Industrial Hygiene expertise and field safety leadership. This role is expected to be a balanced assignment, with approximately 50% of the time dedicated to Industrial Hygiene oversight and support and 50% supporting overall project safety operations in the field.

The CIH will provide technical oversight of subcontractor Industrial Hygiene programs, plans, and procedures, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, contract specifications, and industry best practices. The successful candidate will work closely with the Project Safety Manager and project leadership to protect worker health and safety through effective hazard recognition, exposure assessment, subcontractor oversight, and field safety engagement.

This position requires a highly visible field presence and includes participation in day, night, and weekend work schedules as necessary to support project operations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities of Industrial Hygiene Responsibilities

• Review, evaluate, and approve subcontractor Industrial Hygiene plans, procedures, and health protection programs.
• Provide technical oversight of subcontractor Industrial Hygiene activities and exposure assessment strategies.
• Conduct evaluations of workplace health hazards, including chemical, physical, biological, and ergonomic hazards.
• Review exposure monitoring data and assess employee health risks.
• Recommend and evaluate engineering controls, administrative controls, and personal protective equipment.
• Identify deficiencies in subcontractor IH programs and provide coaching, mentoring, and corrective guidance.
• Support respiratory protection, hearing conservation, hazard communication, and other occupational health programs.
• Conduct field audits and assessments to verify implementation of approved Industrial Hygiene controls.
• Prepare technical reports and recommendations related to Industrial Hygiene performance and compliance.
• Serve as the project''s Industrial Hygiene subject matter expert.

Safety Responsibilities

• Function as an active member of the Project Safety Team supporting daily construction and operational activities.
• Conduct field safety observations, inspections, audits, and assessments.
• Participate in work planning reviews, pre-task planning, and hazard analyses.
• Provide safety coaching and mentoring to supervisors, workers, and subcontractor personnel.
• Assist with incident investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective action development.
• Monitor subcontractor safety performance and compliance with project requirements.
• Support implementation of project safety programs, procedures, and initiatives.
• Participate in safety meetings, toolbox talks, and field leadership engagements.
• Promote a strong safety culture through visible field presence and worker engagement.
• Support day, night, weekend as required by project needs.

Required Qualifications

• Current Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) certification.
• Bachelor''s degree in Industrial Hygiene, Occupational Health, Safety, Engineering, Environmental Science, or related field.
• Minimum 10 years of professional experience in Industrial Hygiene and/or occupational health and safety.
• Demonstrated experience supporting large construction, industrial, energy, DOE, nuclear, manufacturing, or similar high-hazard environments.
• Experience reviewing and evaluating contractor or subcontractor safety and Industrial Hygiene programs.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations, ACGIH limitations, exposure assessment methodologies, and occupational health programs.
• Experience working in field-based safety leadership roles.
• Excellent communication, coaching, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to influence personnel and leaders across multiple organizations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting DOE, nuclear, federal government, or major construction projects.
• CSP, CHST, or other relevant professional certifications.
• Experience with respiratory protection program management and exposure monitoring.
• Knowledge of Integrated Safety Management (ISM) principles.
• Experience supporting 24/7 operations and rotating work schedules.

Work Schedule and Environment

• Approximately 50% Industrial Hygiene support and 50% field safety support.
• Frequent field presence in active construction and industrial environments.
• Must be able to work rotating schedules, including nights, weekends, and extended hours, as project demands require.
• Ability to wear required PPE and access all project work areas.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a hands-on CIH who enjoys being in the field, can effectively oversee and improve subcontractor Industrial Hygiene programs, and is equally comfortable serving as an active member of a high-performing project safety team. This individual will possess strong technical expertise, practical problem-solving skills, and the ability to coach and influence personnel at all levels of the organization.

Compensation Details:

$160,000 - $190,000

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• Paid time off and holidays

• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)

• Educational reimbursement

• Parental leave

• Employee stock purchase plan

• Tax-saving options

• Disability and life insurance

• Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O''Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Original Posting:

07/29/2026 - Until Filled

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

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