Industrial Hygienist​/Hazardous Building Materials Specialist

Job Title: Industrial Hygienist/Hazardous Building Materials Specialist

Location: Cumberland, Maine

About the role: As an Industrial Hygienist / Hazardous Building Materials Specialist at our office in Cumberland, Maine, your role involves a wide range of industrial hygiene and hazardous building materials inspection services for commercial, industrial, governmental, and residential clients. The Industrial Hygienist, Hazardous Building Material Specialist will serve as a key technical contributor and project manager, working closely with clients, contractors, and internal staff.

This position also includes mentoring and supporting less experienced team members. Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills are essential to success in this role.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct indoor air quality testing and environmental sampling
• Monitor and assess employee exposures to noise and other occupational health hazards
• Perform hazardous building materials inspections and sampling
• Prepare abatement design specifications and technical reports
• Provide oversight of hazardous material abatement activities
• Manage projects including scheduling, budgeting, and client coordination
• Support site planning, permitting, bid review, and construction services
• Prepare investigation reports and regulatory documentation
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior staff
• Maintain strong organizational practices to manage environmental samples and observations
• Serve as a collaborative team member, delivering practical and cost-effective solutions for clients

Qualifications:

• B.S. in a physical science preferred (Environmental Science, Biology, Chemistry, Geology, or related field)
• Understanding of environmental regulations and the ability to interpret regulatory requirements
• Understanding of building construction, sealing, and ventilation
• Understanding of OSHA regulations, health and safety protocols, personal protective equipment (PPE), and employee exposures to workplace hazards
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Proven ability to work directly with clients and contractors, respond to requests, and provide consistent support
• Ability to perform field work in varying weather and environmental conditions, including:
• Climbing ladders and working in elevated areas
• Accessing confined spaces
• Wearing PPE, including full-body coverings and tight-fitting, air-purifying, negative pressure respirators
• Working nights or weekends when needed
• Ability to pass a physical as required for work involving potentially hazardous materials
• ACAC: CIE, CMC, or CMI preferred
• Board of Certified Safety Professionals: CSP preferred
• Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel, technical report writing, and data interpretation
• Limited day & overnight travel with occasional overnight stays may be required at times
• 100% company-paid medical, life, and long-term and short-term disability insurance
• Annual contributions to the enrolled employee’s Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Paid vacation and sick time, plus 9 paid holidays per year
• Performance based year-end bonus
• Retirement plan comprising three components:
• 401(k) plan with generous matching contribution
• Profit sharing
• Non-discretionary 3% of gross pay contribution

SME also offers:

• Work-life balance and flexible working hours
• Professional development and growth opportunities
• Intraoffice groups, including hiking, hockey, and running
• Community involvement such as volunteer days and an SME sponsored road race team, and
• Fall golf event, food truck days, cornhole tournaments, chili cookoff competition and more!