Description
NORTECH is an Alaska-based Environment Engineering, Health & Safety consulting firm with offices in Anchorage, Fairbanks, and Juneau. We offer meaningful work across a wide range of industries, including construction, mining, oil & gas, and general industry, alongside a collaborative team, a strong retirement plan, and a bonus incentive program.
We are currently seeking an experienced and motivated Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) to join our team in Anchorage or Fairbanks in a senior technical leadership role. If you enjoy solving complex environmental and occupational health challenges and working in Alaska’s unique environments, we’d love to hear from you!
Duties & Responsibilities
- Lead IH field investigations, sampling programs, and data interpretation
- Manage projects and client relationships independently with minimal oversight
- Prepare and deliver written and oral reports to clients and regulatory agencies
- Work with a broad range of A/E teams, contractors, owner-operators, and agencies
- Drive business development and contribute to proposal efforts
- Mentor and develop junior and mid-level staff
- Occasional overnight travel within Alaska; remote camp rotations available for interested candidates
Requirements
Qualifications
- Active Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) credential required
- B.S. or M.S. in Industrial Hygiene, Occupational & Environmental Health, or a related discipline
- 8+ years of progressively responsible IH consulting experience
- Demonstrated senior project management and responsible charge experience
- Established client relationships and Anchorage or Fairbanks market knowledge strongly preferred
- Proficiency with Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams)
Technical Skill Areas
Candidates should have expertise in one or more of the following:
- Exposure monitoring and hazard assessment
- Safety and health plan development for construction, mining, oil & gas, and general industry
- OSHA compliance audits
- Lead and asbestos hazard inspection and abatement
- Noise evaluation and control
- Indoor and/or outdoor air quality investigations
- Hazardous waste site operations (HAZWOPER)
- Ergonomics, risk assessment, or toxicology
- Hazardous materials building assessment
Additional Certifications (Preferred)
ADEC Qualified Sampler, HAZWOPER, AHERA certifications, EPA/HUD lead-based paint, CHST, OHST, or other relevant specialty credentials.
