Senior Industrial Hygienist bei CDM Smith

This is an onsite role based in Goleta, CA, with fieldwork required as needed. The successful candidate will demonstrate initiative, technical excellence, and a commitment to worker health and safety in complex operating environments.

CDM Smith is seeking an experienced Industrial Hygienist (IH) to support the environmental health and radiation safety needs of Sable Offshore, a key client engaged in oil and gas production off the coast of California. This role focuses on controlling worker exposure to chemical, physical, biological, ergonomic, and radiological hazards in both onshore and offshore environments.

The Industrial Hygienist will be responsible for conducting risk assessments and job hazard analyses (JHAs), developing exposure monitoring programs for noise, air quality, and hazardous substances (e.g., hydrocarbons, hydrogen sulfide), and performing sampling and analysis to ensure compliance with OSHA, NIOSH, ACGIH, EPA, and
other relevant standards. The role also involves designing and implementing comprehensive IH programs, including respiratory protection, hearing conservation, confined space entry, and chemical hygiene. Additional responsibilities include recordkeeping, employee training, and providing technical guidance to staff and contractors on safe work practices. The IH will support regulatory reporting, incident investigations, and collaborate closely with HSE and operations teams to integrate IH best practices across field operations. Active participation in emergency response planning is also expected.

The ideal candidate will also:
• Conduct air, surface, and bulk sampling for chemical, biological, and radiological agents.
• Support IH programs (BBP, hearing conservation,
respiratory protection, medical surveillance).
• Assess exposures to dusts, VOCs, fumes, silica, and noise.
• Implement and verify exposure controls per OSHA standards.
• Evaluate PPE, including NFPA 2112-compliant flame-resistant clothing, based on task-specific exposure to risks.
• Prepare and review IH-related reports, JHAs, and
investigations.
• Ensure compliance with Cal/OSHA, 29 CFR 1910.1096, 10 CFR Part 20, and CCR Title 17.
• Perform audits, inspections, and support regulatory reporting.
• Participate in incident investigations and emergency planning.
• Deliver training and act as a field liaison during high-risk work.
• Interpret IH data and provide concise reports to
stakeholders.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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ESF

Regular

Bachelor's degree. 7 years of related experience. Domestic and/or international travel may be required. The frequency of travel is contingent on specific duties, responsibilities, and the essential functions of the position, which may vary depending on workload and project demands. Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.

• Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIF) designation is highly desirable.
• CIH, NRRPT certification
• DOT Hazmat Shipping Certification
• Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) certification
• OSHA 30-Hr General Industry
• Previous work involving TENORM, welding fumes,
respirable dust, VOC exposure, and offshore environments highly desirable
• HAZWOPER
• Rig Pass Training

We attract the best people in the industry, supporting their efforts to learn and grow. We strive to create a challenging and progressive work environment. We provide career opportunities that span a variety of disciplines and geographic locations, with projects that our employees plan, design, build and operate as diverse as the needs of our clients. CDM Smith is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, pregnancy related conditions, childbirth and related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression), national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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California - Los Angeles

20%

Fulltime-Regular

No - We will not support sponsorship, i.e. H-1B or TN Visas for this position

• Ability to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) including respiratory protection and dosimetry.
• Ability to wear NFPA 2112 Flame-Resistant Clothing.
• Ability to work in confined spaces, elevated areas, and variable weather environments.
• Ability to be available for after-hours emergency
response as needed.
• Occasional lifting of equipment up to 50 lbs., and
extended periods of standing, walking, or climbing.
• Offshore travel via helicopter or vessel required during rotations.
• Familiarity with SCBA, confined space entry,
Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), and Hot Work procedures.

CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries (hereafter collectively referred to as “CDM Smith”) reserves the right to require background checks including criminal, employment, education, licensure, etc. as well as credit and motor vehicle when applicable for certain positions. In addition, CDM Smith may conduct drug testing for designated positions. Background checks are conducted after an offer of employment has been made in the United States. The timing of when background checks will be conducted on candidates for positions outside the United States will vary based on country statutory law but in no case, will the background check precede an interview. CDM Smith will conduct interviews of qualified individuals prior to requesting a criminal background check, and no job application submitted prior to such interview shall inquire into an applicant's criminal history. If this position is subject to a background check for any convictions related to its responsibilities and requirements, employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history. Criminal history will not automatically disqualify a candidate. In addition, during employment individuals may be required by CDM Smith or a CDM Smith client to successfully complete additional background checks, including motor vehicle record as well as drug testing.

All bonuses at CDM Smith are discretionary and may or may not apply to this position.

Successful candidate will be required to work 100% in the field locations.

An appropriate and valid driver's license is required.

$103,563

$181,230

The pay range for this position is listed above. This pay range is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels for this position based on the geographic location assigned to the position. Please note that pay ranges vary based on geographic location. In addition to geographic location, the company considers several other factors when extending an offer including but not limited to the role, function and associated responsibilities, the candidate’s work experience, education/training and key skills.

$3,000