Field Industrial Hygienist

Launch Your Career Protecting People, Buildings, and the Environment

Industrial Hygienist - Charleston, SC

Are you curious about how buildings work-and how to keep the people inside them safe? If you're passionate about environmental health, safety, and hands-on fieldwork, this is your opportunity to grow your career with a nationally respected consulting firm.

Terracon, an employee-owned, nationwide engineering and environmental consulting firm, is seeking anIndustrial Hygienistto join our Charleston, South Carolina team. You'll work alongside highly skilled professionals on a wide range of projects that make a real impact-protecting public health, worker safety, and the environment.

This role is ideal for someone eager to learn, diversify their skills, and pursue professional certifications in asbestos and lead inspections. No two days are the same-this is a dynamic, project-driven position that keeps your work fresh and engaging.

Why Terracon?

• Employee-owned culturewith long-term career growth opportunities
• Variety of projects-never stuck doing the same task day after day
• Mentorship from experienced professionals, including Board Certified Industrial Hygienists
• A company driven by purpose:Earth-to-sky solutions with down-to-earth people

What You'll Do

Based primarily inCharleston, SC, with travel throughoutSouth Carolina and Georgia[KG1] as needed, you'll contribute to a wide range of environmental and industrial hygiene services, including:

• Asbestos surveys, management planning, and abatement oversight
• Airborne chemical and employee exposure monitoring
• Noise assessments and hearing conservation programs
• Indoor air quality and indoor environmental quality investigations
• Mold assessments and remediation monitoring

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct industrial hygiene sampling under the supervision of a Board Certified Industrial Hygienist
• Perform asbestos-containing material inspections in accordance with regulatory requirements
• Complete air monitoring and visual inspections during asbestos and lead abatement projects
• Collect paint samples in commercial and industrial settings
• Calibrate, maintain, and operate field monitoring equipment
• Adhere to strict health and safety standards, participate in pre-task planning, and report safety concerns
• Maintain high-quality standards across all project work
• Perform physically active fieldwork, including climbing ladders, lifting up to 50 lbs., and standing for extended periods

What We're Looking For

• 3-7 years of relevant experiencein industrial hygiene or related fields
• A strong attention to detail and commitment to safety
• Willingness to obtain asbestos and lead-related certifications
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record
• A positive, flexible, and team-oriented mindset