GEL Engineering, LLC

has an opening for a

Industrial Hygiene Technician

About GEL:

Deep insight. Proven processes. Commitment to getting the job done right. Learn why America's top companies and government organizations choose GEL Engineering, LLC (GEL) to provide services and expertise that help them solve the complex challenges that impact our industries and communities.

GEL offers a unique breadth of environmental consulting, engineering, and surveying services. We offer deep expertise in regulations, project delivery, and a dedication to solving our clients' problems with innovation, science, and skill.

About the Career:

GEL is seeking a key player to join our dynamic team of professionals in our Charleston, SC office. This position provides an opportunity for an industrial hygiene technician to join the GEL team of engineering and environmental scientists to provide a comprehensive range of services to our clients.

What You'll Learn and Achieve:

Specific Duties:

• Perform field sample collection including asbestos-containing materials, lead-based paint, indoor air quality, noise level measurements, and industrial hygiene (personal chemical exposure), heat stress, and other environmental samples.
• Document all field work and prepare results in written format for review by senior staff.
• Calibrate, maintain, and order equipment and supplies as required.
• Assist with tasks of various scope with supervision from Project Manager or Supervisor; tasks include logging in field samples, becoming proficient with and understanding U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)/South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulatory requirements, data entry, performing basic QA/QC tasks, and assisting in report production.
• Conduct basic calculations.
• Keeps abreast of technology and current issues through training.

General Responsibilities:

• Interact with others and carry out all work-related activities in a manner which demonstrates a high level of professionalism.
• The position will require the candidate to work both independently and on project teams, and to possess the capacity to manage multiple projects and multiple tasks to maintain project schedules.
• Demonstrate a willingness to be supportive of and encouraging to other members of the organization.
• Understand and use good safety and health and procedures.
• Represent the company well to others. Provide external clients with prompt and effective service.
• Safeguard and appropriately handle sensitive, confidential, or proprietary documents, data, and other information, written or oral.
• Adapt rapidly and effectively to changing conditions both internal and external to the group.
• Write clearly and concisely and presents data and arguments in an organized fashion, in a presentation directed to the client(s) and agencies.
• Find and champion new and better ways to get things done.
• Add value through level of contributions both within and outside the scope of daily responsibilities.

What Makes You a Great Fit:

• High school diploma.
• Computer Skills (including MS Word and Excel).
• Excellent Interpersonal and Written Communication Skills.
• Physical Strength and Endurance to Perform Field Work (working outside, climbing, and light lifting).
• Successfully pass a physical drug, and background check.
• Preference will be given to individuals with the following certifications:

• • DHEC Asbestos Inspector certification
  • DHEC Asbestos Supervisor certification
  • DHEC Asbestos Air Sampler certification
  • EPA Lead-Based Paint Inspector Certification
  • HAZWOPER training

General Comments

This Position Description is intended to provide a general guideline of the requirements, duties, and responsibilities this position. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive description of the position, nor is it intended to place limitations on the position. As with all positions in the company, the successful employee will constantly look for ways to contribute to the well-being of the company, and thereby to their own well-being and success in their own professional career.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.