Industrial Hygienist Jobs in Colorado
Industrial Hygienist jobs in Colorado are consistently active, with strong demand concentrated in oil and gas extraction, mining, construction, and aerospace manufacturing across the Front Range and western slope. Denver, Pueblo, and Grand Junction are the largest hiring metros, anchored by well-known employers like Suncor Energy, Freeport-McMoRan, and Lockheed Martin Space. The most in-demand specialties are exposure monitoring, chemical hazard assessment, and respiratory protection programs. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Davenergy Solutions is a rapidly growing, profitable company, headquartered in San Diego, CA. Our employees are the key to maintaining our competitive edge. To attract and retain the best industry talent Davenergy Solutions shares its success with its employees and is committed to providing a professional work environment where learning, growth and recognition are highly valued. If you are seeking an opportunity to work in a progressive organization that will offer you diversified challenges and an excellent opportunity for advancement, please review our current employment opportunities. For more information about Davenergy Solutions and open positions please visit our website at www.davenergy.com.
Davenergy Solutions, partnering with Planate Management Group (PMG), has been tasked with providing engineering and construction management support for the VA Western Colorado Health Care System. The work assignment will be on-site in Grand Junction, CO.
As an Industrial Hygienist, you will serve as the subject matter expert for occupational and environmental health at the VA Western Colorado Health Care System. Reporting to the Safety and Occupational Health Manager, you will identify, evaluate, and control workplace hazards to protect the health and safety of employees and patients across a multi-facility healthcare system that includes hospitals, outreach centers, and mobile units.
Requirements:- Serve as the Industrial Hygienist for VAWCHCS, supporting system-wide safety and occupational health operations.
- Identify, evaluate, and control chemical, biological, physical, and radiological hazards in healthcare, laboratory, industrial, construction, and outdoor environments.
- Conduct inspections, exposure monitoring, surveys, and studies related to asbestos, hazardous drugs, ethylene oxide, formaldehyde, mercury, nitrous oxide, hazardous and infectious waste, water quality, and respirator programs
- Perform industrial hygiene sampling, analyze data, interpret results, and develop recommendations to mitigate occupational health risks.
- Evaluate compliance with OSHA, NIOSH, EPA, NFPA, ANSI, NRC, ACGIH, Joint Commission, and VA directives and regulations.
- Develop and recommend effective control measures, work practice changes, and exposure mitigation strategies.
- Prepare comprehensive technical reports, exposure documentation, and hazardous waste records in accordance with regulatory and VA requirements.
- Provide expert consultation, training, and guidance to leadership, managers, and staff on industrial hygiene and occupational health practices.
- Support environmental stewardship initiatives, including pollution prevention, waste minimization, and resource conservation.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Education/Experience
- Degree in Industrial Hygiene, Occupational Health Sciences, or a related field of study
- Professional knowledge of industrial hygiene principles, practices, standards, sampling techniques, instrumentation, and control measures
- Experience conducting industrial hygiene surveys and exposure assessments in complex environments such as healthcare facilities, laboratories, industrial shops, and construction areas
- Working knowledge of OSHA, NIOSH, EPA, ACGIH, NFPA, NRC, DOT, and VA regulations and standards
- Ability to independently plan, manage, and execute an industrial hygiene program with minimal technical supervision
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret exposure data and assess health risks
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare detailed technical reports and provide consultative guidance
- Ability to perform physical inspections involving walking, standing, bending, crawling, confined space entry, and moderate lifting
- Ability to wear respiratory protection (clean-shaven as required by OSHA) and work in hazardous environments
- Valid driver’s license and ability to operate a motor vehicle.
Physical Requirements:
Must be able to see, hear, walk, drive, climb, reach, stoop, bend, and lift up to 50 pounds. Must be prepared to encounter all construction site conditions, including noise, dust, heights, odors, and enclosed spaces, and be physically capable of traversing sites with unstable footing, stairs, rough terrain, adverse weather, ladders, roofs, and other mobility-challenging conditions. Must possess the physical ability to take measurements, perform tests comparing in-place work to contract requirements, and observe work activities throughout the course of construction.
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Annual Profit-Sharing contribution to 401(k)
- 10 Paid Federal Holidays
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Paid Time Off
Optional Benefits
- Accident Coverage
- Vision Insurance
- Short Term Disability
- Term Life Insurance
- Medical Bridge
- Critical Illness
All job offers are contingent on work status eligibility and passing a federal government background check.
Davenergy Solutions is a rapidly growing, profitable company, headquartered in San Diego, CA. Our employees are the key to maintaining our competitive edge. To attract and retain the best industry talent Davenergy Solutions shares its success with its employees and is committed to providing a professional work environment where learning, growth and recognition are highly valued. If you are seeking an opportunity to work in a progressive organization that will offer you diversified challenges and an excellent opportunity for advancement, please review our current employment opportunities. For more information about Davenergy Solutions and open positions please visit our website at www.davenergy.com.
Davenergy Solutions, partnering with Planate Management Group (PMG), has been tasked with providing engineering and construction management support for the VA Western Colorado Health Care System. The work assignment will be on-site in Grand Junction, CO.
As an Industrial Hygienist, you will serve as the subject matter expert for occupational and environmental health at the VA Western Colorado Health Care System. Reporting to the Safety and Occupational Health Manager, you will identify, evaluate, and control workplace hazards to protect the health and safety of employees and patients across a multi-facility healthcare system that includes hospitals, outreach centers, and mobile units.
Requirements:- Serve as the Industrial Hygienist for VAWCHCS, supporting system-wide safety and occupational health operations.
- Identify, evaluate, and control chemical, biological, physical, and radiological hazards in healthcare, laboratory, industrial, construction, and outdoor environments.
- Conduct inspections, exposure monitoring, surveys, and studies related to asbestos, hazardous drugs, ethylene oxide, formaldehyde, mercury, nitrous oxide, hazardous and infectious waste, water quality, and respirator programs
- Perform industrial hygiene sampling, analyze data, interpret results, and develop recommendations to mitigate occupational health risks.
- Evaluate compliance with OSHA, NIOSH, EPA, NFPA, ANSI, NRC, ACGIH, Joint Commission, and VA directives and regulations.
- Develop and recommend effective control measures, work practice changes, and exposure mitigation strategies.
- Prepare comprehensive technical reports, exposure documentation, and hazardous waste records in accordance with regulatory and VA requirements.
- Provide expert consultation, training, and guidance to leadership, managers, and staff on industrial hygiene and occupational health practices.
- Support environmental stewardship initiatives, including pollution prevention, waste minimization, and resource conservation.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Education/Experience
- Degree in Industrial Hygiene, Occupational Health Sciences, or a related field of study
- Professional knowledge of industrial hygiene principles, practices, standards, sampling techniques, instrumentation, and control measures
- Experience conducting industrial hygiene surveys and exposure assessments in complex environments such as healthcare facilities, laboratories, industrial shops, and construction areas
- Working knowledge of OSHA, NIOSH, EPA, ACGIH, NFPA, NRC, DOT, and VA regulations and standards
- Ability to independently plan, manage, and execute an industrial hygiene program with minimal technical supervision
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret exposure data and assess health risks
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare detailed technical reports and provide consultative guidance
- Ability to perform physical inspections involving walking, standing, bending, crawling, confined space entry, and moderate lifting
- Ability to wear respiratory protection (clean-shaven as required by OSHA) and work in hazardous environments
- Valid driver’s license and ability to operate a motor vehicle.
Physical Requirements:
Must be able to see, hear, walk, drive, climb, reach, stoop, bend, and lift up to 50 pounds. Must be prepared to encounter all construction site conditions, including noise, dust, heights, odors, and enclosed spaces, and be physically capable of traversing sites with unstable footing, stairs, rough terrain, adverse weather, ladders, roofs, and other mobility-challenging conditions. Must possess the physical ability to take measurements, perform tests comparing in-place work to contract requirements, and observe work activities throughout the course of construction.
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Annual Profit-Sharing contribution to 401(k)
- 10 Paid Federal Holidays
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Paid Time Off
Optional Benefits
- Accident Coverage
- Vision Insurance
- Short Term Disability
- Term Life Insurance
- Medical Bridge
- Critical Illness
All job offers are contingent on work status eligibility and passing a federal government background check.
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What Colorado Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in industrial hygienist jobs across Colorado.
- CIH certification from the American Board of Industrial Hygiene preferred or required
- Bachelor's degree in industrial hygiene, occupational health, chemistry, or engineering
- Experience conducting air monitoring, sampling, and exposure assessments in field settings
- Familiarity with OSHA and EPA regulations applicable to Colorado extraction and construction industries
- Proficiency with industrial hygiene sampling equipment and data analysis software
- Strong written communication skills for regulatory reports and corrective action documentation
Industrial Hygienist Jobs in Colorado: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a industrial hygienist in Colorado?
Colorado does not issue a state-specific industrial hygienist license, so the recognized professional credential is the Certified Industrial Hygienist designation awarded by the American Board of Industrial Hygiene. Most Colorado employers require or prefer a bachelor's degree in industrial hygiene, environmental health, chemistry, or a closely related field as a starting point. Candidates typically accumulate supervised field experience before sitting for the CIH exam, and many begin in entry-level safety technician or occupational health assistant roles at Colorado mining, oil and gas, or construction employers.
Which companies hire industrial hygienists in Colorado?
Employers hiring industrial hygienists in Colorado right now include Planate Management, WSP, and UCHealth, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Colorado's energy extraction, aerospace, and large-scale construction sectors drive consistent year-round demand for the role.
Which Colorado cities have the most industrial hygienist jobs?
Denver, Grand Junction, and Aurora are the Colorado cities with the most industrial hygienist openings. Denver draws the highest volume because of its concentration of corporate safety departments, aerospace facilities, and construction activity, while Pueblo and Grand Junction see strong demand tied to steel manufacturing and oil and gas extraction operations that require on-site hygienists.
Are there remote industrial hygienist jobs in Colorado?
Yes, but they're rare. About 40% of industrial hygienist openings tied to Colorado are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting that most of the work involves on-site sampling, equipment monitoring, and facility inspections that cannot be done from home. The portions of the role most suited to remote work are data analysis, report writing, and regulatory compliance review.
How can I get hired as a industrial hygienist in Colorado with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a safety technician or environmental health assistant position, which Colorado mining companies, oil and gas operators, and large construction contractors hire for without requiring a CIH credential. Employers like Freeport-McMoRan and major Front Range construction firms regularly bring on candidates with a relevant bachelor's degree to support senior hygienists in the field. Pursuing the Industrial Hygiene in Training designation from the American Board of Industrial Hygiene signals commitment and gives candidates a concrete credential edge while they accumulate the hours needed for full CIH eligibility.
Where can I find and apply to industrial hygienist jobs in Colorado?
You can find and apply to industrial hygienist jobs in Colorado on Migrate Mate, which lists current Colorado openings from employers actively hiring. Find roles that fit your experience and specialization, then apply directly to the employer through each listing.
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