Senior Industrial Hygienist
CDM Smith
**42031BR**
**Requisition ID:**
42031BR
**Business Unit:**
COR
**Job Description:**
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.
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.
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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**Job Title:**
Senior Industrial Hygienist
**Group:**
COR
**Employment Type:**
Regular
**Minimum Qualifications:**
• Bachelor’s Degree. Certifications may be required depending on federal, state, local or contract requirements.
• 5 years of related experience.
Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a college degree.
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.
**Preferred Qualifications:**
• 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
**EEO Statement:**
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.
**Why CDM Smith?:**
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Imagine a place committed to offering an unmatched employee experience. Where you work on projects that are meaningful to you. Where you play an active part in shaping your career journey. Where your co-workers are invested in you and your success. Where you are encouraged and supported to do your very best and given the tools and resources to do so. Where it’s a priority that the company takes good care of you and your family.
Our employees are the heart of our company. As an employer of choice, our goal is to provide a challenging, progressive and inclusive work environment which fosters personal leadership, career growth and development for every employee. We value passionate individuals who challenge the norm, deliver world-class solutions and bring diverse perspectives. Join our team, and together we will make a difference and change the world.
**Job Site Location:**
California - Statewide
**Agency Disclaimer:**
All vendors must have a signed CDM Smith Placement Agreement from the CDM Smith Recruitment Center Manager to receive payment for your placement. Verbal or written commitments from any other member of the CDM Smith staff will not be considered binding terms. All unsolicited resumes sent to CDM Smith and any resume submitted to any employee outside of CDM Smith Recruiting Center Team (RCT) will be considered property of CDM Smith. CDM Smith will not be held liable to pay a placement fee.
**Amount of Travel Required:**
20%
**Assignment Category:**
Fulltime-Regular
**Visa Sponsorship Available:**
No - We will not support sponsorship, i.e. H-1B or TN Visas for this position
**Skills and Abilities:**
• 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.
**Background Check and Drug Testing Information:**
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.
**Additional Compensation:**
All bonuses at CDM Smith are discretionary and may or may not apply to this position.
**Work Location Options:**
Successful candidate will be required to work 100% in the field locations.
**Driver's License Requirements:**
An appropriate and valid driver's license is required.
**Pay Range Minimum:**
$102,086
**Pay Range Maximum:**
$168,459
**Additional Pay Range Information:**
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.
**Massachusetts Applicants:**
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
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