Environmental Health And Safety Specialist

Industrial Hygienist/EHS Specialist

We are currently hiring an experienced Industrial Hygienist/EHS Specialist for a long term, multi year contract in Newport News, VA.

Conducts health program in industrial plant to recognize, eliminate, evaluate and control occupational health hazards or environmental factors or stresses arising in or from the workplace or facility that may cause sickness, impaired health or well-being, or significant discomfort and inefficiency among workers or citizens of the community.

Coordinates the monitoring of all workplace environments by analyzing work operations and processes, materials, equipment, and work habits of employees; measures the magnitude of exposure to workers of all environmental hazards by selecting or devising methods and instrumentation suitable for such measurements; and presents specific conclusions and recommendations to appropriate management groups.

Prepares rules, standards, and procedures as necessary to promote the healthful conduct of all work practices and the prevention of hazardous or nuisance exposure to the surrounding community.

Directs epidemiologic studies to discover possibilities of the presence of occupational disease and to establish or improve threshold limit values or standards as guides for the maintenance of health and efficiency.

Assists supervision in educating employees on practices, precautions, and procedures established. Reviews present and proposed standards and surveys new installations.

Audits programs and conditions at all facilities; provides written reports of findings with recommendations for improvement (where needed); and follows up on implementation.

Providing expert technical guidance for recognizing, evaluating, and controlling occupational health hazards.

Developing occupational health and safety procedures, reports, and projects.

Training junior health and safety professionals.

BS Degree.

9 years of relevant experience. (Can take less experience if more education; MS, etc.)

Certified Industrial Hygienist.

Experience in heavy industry / manufacturing.

Experience working on government (DoD preferred) contracts, projects, and/or worksites.

Knowledge of relevant legal requirements.

Strong communication and technical writing skills.

This is a Contract position based out of Newport News, VA.

The pay range for this position is $60.00 - $70.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Newport News,VA.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 9, 2026.

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