Entry Level Industrial Hygienist - New York City Regional

Join our growing team of dedicated professionals at Gallagher Bassett, who guide those in need to the best possible outcomes for their health and wellbeing. You'll be part of a resilient team that works together to redefine the boundaries of excellence. At our organization, we value collaboration and making a positive impact in the lives of our clients and claimants, offering you the opportunity to join a team where your skills and dedication can truly make a difference. GUIDE. GUARD. GO BEYOND.

We believe that every candidate brings something special to the table, including you! So, even if you feel that you're close but not an exact match, we encourage you to apply.

Overview

Gallagher Bassett is the premier provider of global claims, loss control, and risk management consulting services, dedicated to exceptional customer service and demonstrably superior outcomes. GB helps people, teams and businesses overcome adversity and loss through the guiding expertise of our professionals, all committed to going beyond expectations in the continuous pursuit of a better way.

Gallagher Bassett Technical Services is seeking a qualified environmental, health, and safety (EHS) professional to become a valued member of our Industrial Hygiene/Safety & Building Sciences team. The ideal candidate for this position must be a proactively motivated individual with the ability to manage projects and deliver quality consulting services with minor supervision.

How you'll make an impact

• Position reports to the New York City (NYC - Manhattan) Operations Branch Manager and will be based in NYC - Manhattan office.

• Position requires travel within the New York City and primarily tristate area (New York, New Jersey, Connecticut.

• Anticipated +50% of time will be traveling and on-site Client service with balance in the NYC office performing report preparation, planning, and coordination for other projects.

• Complete or oversee a variety of investigative, inspection, and consultative assignments related to asbestos, mold, lead, and indoor air quality to prevent occupational diseases and protect and improve the industrial health and work environment of the building occupants in multi-unit residential, commercial, manufacturing, and construction industry sectors.

• Understand and apply industrial hygiene, indoor air quality, and environmental building investigation service techniques.

• Plans, coordinates, and monitors safety & health service to multi-location clients.

• Supervise and mentor entry -level staff as needed in the performance of client scope and other consulting duties.

About You

Required:

• 4-year Bachelors or Science (B.S.) college degree in environmental sciences

• Detail oriented. Experience working with and knowledge of federal and state Environmental Safety & Health standards and regulations.

• Effective written and oral communication skills.

• Computer skills including; Excel, PowerPoint, Word.

• Ability to pass a medical clearance physical to wear a respirator.

• Position requires on-site service to clients, therefore applicants must have:

• Valid driver's license

• Ability to negotiate client properties, which could entail climbing, lifting, sitting, standing, and walking. Frequency of surveys by type of client will vary.

• Able to handle equipment case of at least 25 pounds

• Available on occasion for off-shift and weekend work or other field investigations, which will require travel by car and overnight stays.

Desired:

• Minimum 1 year of documented environmental, health and safety consulting service within commercial and/or industrial/manufacturing business section

• New York City Asbestos Investigator Certification

• USEPA Lead Based Paint Inspector License

• NYSDOL Mold Assessor License

• 40 Hour OSHA HAZWOPER Certificate

• New York City (NYC) Site Safety Training Certificate

• Bi-lingual or multi-lingual communication skills.

Work Traits:

• Strong analytical skills.

• Ability to execute work with no established process or precedent, manage multiple projects, proposals, and staffing concurrently.

• Strong understanding and comprehension of regulations, professional, and industry standards and practices.

• Ability to deliver work on a timely basis.

• Example for team members and able to share best practices with team.

• Good customer service focus

• Strong mentoring capabilities.

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Compensation and benefits

On top of a competitive salary, great teams and exciting career opportunities, we also offer a wide range of benefits.

Below are the minimum core benefits you'll get, depending on your job level these benefits may improve:

• Medical/dental/vision plans, which start from day one!

• Life and accident insurance

• 401(K) and Roth options

• Tax-advantaged accounts (HSA, FSA)

• Educational expense reimbursement

• Paid parental leave

Other benefits include:

• Digital mental health services (Talkspace)

• Flexible work hours (availability varies by office and job function)

• Training programs

• Gallagher Thrive program - elevating your health through challenges, workshops and digital fitness programs for your overall wellbeing

• Charitable matching gift program

• And more...

We value inclusion and diversity

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Inclusion and diversity (I&D) is a core part of our business, and it's embedded into the fabric of our organization. For more than 95 years, Gallagher has led with a commitment to sustainability and to support the communities where we live and work.

Gallagher embraces our employees' diverse identities, experiences and talents, allowing us to better serve our clients and communities. We see inclusion as a conscious commitment and diversity as a vital strength. By embracing diversity in all its forms, we live out The Gallagher Way to its fullest.

Gallagher believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity and prohibits any form of discrimination by its managers, employees, vendors or customers based on race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy status), sexual orientation, gender identity (which includes transgender and other gender non-conforming individuals), gender expression, hair expression, marital status, parental status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran or military status, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected (herein referred to as "protected characteristics") by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Equal employment opportunity will be extended in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, demotion, compensation, benefits, layoff, and termination. In addition, Gallagher will make reasonable accommodations to known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified person with a disability, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.