Certified Industrial Hygienist III

Catawba Corporations is currently looking to hire multiple remote Certified Industrial Hygienists (CIHs). 

The CIHs will be supporting DOL's Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program (EEOICP).  The DOL EEOICP provides benefits to employees (or their survivors) of the Department of Energy (DOE) and its contractors/subcontractors, who became ill as a result of exposure to radiation and/or other toxic substances authorized by the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act (EEOICPA or Act).

Responsibilities

• Reviewing and evaluating site historical occupational safety and health data and claimant provided information contained in a referral/case file.
• Applying specialized knowledge relating to the field of industrial hygiene of toxic substance exposures likely encountered by workers in specific labor categories at current and former Department of Energy (DOE) sites and associated facilities, as well as uranium mines/milling sites.
• Generating accurate and well-rationalized written evaluation of a claimant's likely extent, nature, and duration of exposures to toxic substance(s). 

Benefits 

• Fully remote flexibility.  Office space is available for candidates near Oak Ridge, TN and Rock Hill, SC.
• Work schedule flexibility.
• Excellent pay and benefits: Highly competitive salary and because Catawba Corporations is a tribal entity, all employees can access the federal employee health insurance program.
• Competitive and high-quality retirement program and ancillary benefits
• The nature of our work is consistent and well-defined, with clear daily tasks that allow for a stable and predictable workflow.  This, combined with our proven success on the current contract, ensures long-term job security and provides the selected candidate with a structured and reliable work environment.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Hygiene, Toxicology, Chemistry, or other related field and at least 5 years of relevant experience.
• Active Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) certification by the Board for Global EHS Credentialing (BGC) required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Must reside in an area with consistent, high-speed internet access to ensure reliable communication and efficient performance while working remotely.

Preferred Qualifications

• DOE site experience preferred, but diverse experience with the nuclear, defense, manufacturing, and/or construction industries will be considered.
• The preferred candidate will demonstrate a high level of self-motivation, personal accountability, and the ability to work independently and effectively in a remote setting.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Teams, and SharePoint, and is adept at leveraging these tools to support efficient remote collaboration and productivity.