Certified Industrial Hygienist Jobs for OPT Students
Certified Industrial Hygienist jobs on OPT are available at manufacturing firms, consulting companies, and federal contractors that routinely sponsor work authorization. Your CIH credential strengthens your candidacy significantly. Most roles qualify as STEM OPT extensions, giving you up to 36 months of authorized work experience in occupational health and safety.
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Position Summary
Operate one or several types of power construction equipment to excavate, move and/or grade material.
Primary Responsibilities and Duties
- Operate a variety of vehicles and large heavy equipment while performing maintenance and repairs on roads and rights-of-way including loading, hauling and dumping on smooth to extremely rough surfaces.
- Load gravel, dirt and sand; smooth and grade roads; spread rock and gravel.
- Trench and construct ditches for installation of culverts, water pipes and sewer pipes; remove silt and debris.
- Knowledgeable of equipment in respect to checking and maintaining all fluid levels and lubrication.
- May be asked to instruct and train employees in the safe operation of construction equipment and tools and in job techniques and skills.
- Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
- Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.
- Inspect subordinate's work for compliance with the contract plans and specifications, point out deficiencies and explain and take any corrective action needed.
Qualifications
- May require a high school diploma or its equivalent with previous years of experience in the field or in a related area.
- Must possess strong working knowledge skills and abilities for position.
- Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions and communicate effectively with management/supervision.
- Proficient in the safe and efficient use of electrical, hand tools, power tools and layout tools as well as measurement tools.
Requirements
- The person in this position needs to constantly move about a construction/industrial site, so should be able to stand, walk, sit, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl.
- Constantly works in a construction environment and will be exposed to changing outdoor weather conditions.
- Work irregular hours, weekends, overtime and holidays as required.
- May be required to use ladders/mechanical platforms/manlifts/scaffold to access required equipment/work areas (may exceed 200 feet), so must be able to climb and maintain balance on formwork, steel formwork, stairs, ladders and scaffolds.
- Move and work in and around confined and cluttered places, and uneven surfaces.
- Must be able to complete tasks in a noisy and dusty environment.
- May be required/able to move items weighing up to 50 pounds across construction/industrial site.
- Must have required tools.
- Observe and comply with all safety and project rules, perform other duties as required.
- Ability to pass pre-access drug and alcohol testing, and non DOT physical test.
About TIC
TIC – The Industrial Company is a leading industrial, power, marine and heavy civil contractor that builds some of the most complex projects across North America. As an employee-owned company, TIC is truly Powered by People. Our culture, focused on safety and people development, offers employees exciting, challenging and rewarding careers. Our services are diverse — and with our unique network of decentralized offices, backed by a multi-billion-dollar organization — we have the availability to tackle projects of any size within the energy marketplace. We offer more than a paycheck. In addition to competitive wages, employees receive access to award-winning training, paid time off (PTO) and full benefit packages— including health, dental and vision insurance and 401(k) retirement savings, complete with a company match program. We reward employees based on their performance and offer many opportunities for advancement.
If you want a career that will take you places, look no further. For more information on our current projects/job openings, or to apply online visit our website at: www.ticcraftjobs.com
Due to the volume of applicants, only candidates who meet the minimum requirements will be contacted.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
Requisition ID: 181030
Position Summary
Operate one or several types of power construction equipment to excavate, move and/or grade material.
Primary Responsibilities and Duties
- Operate a variety of vehicles and large heavy equipment while performing maintenance and repairs on roads and rights-of-way including loading, hauling and dumping on smooth to extremely rough surfaces.
- Load gravel, dirt and sand; smooth and grade roads; spread rock and gravel.
- Trench and construct ditches for installation of culverts, water pipes and sewer pipes; remove silt and debris.
- Knowledgeable of equipment in respect to checking and maintaining all fluid levels and lubrication.
- May be asked to instruct and train employees in the safe operation of construction equipment and tools and in job techniques and skills.
- Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
- Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.
- Inspect subordinate's work for compliance with the contract plans and specifications, point out deficiencies and explain and take any corrective action needed.
Qualifications
- May require a high school diploma or its equivalent with previous years of experience in the field or in a related area.
- Must possess strong working knowledge skills and abilities for position.
- Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions and communicate effectively with management/supervision.
- Proficient in the safe and efficient use of electrical, hand tools, power tools and layout tools as well as measurement tools.
Requirements
- The person in this position needs to constantly move about a construction/industrial site, so should be able to stand, walk, sit, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl.
- Constantly works in a construction environment and will be exposed to changing outdoor weather conditions.
- Work irregular hours, weekends, overtime and holidays as required.
- May be required to use ladders/mechanical platforms/manlifts/scaffold to access required equipment/work areas (may exceed 200 feet), so must be able to climb and maintain balance on formwork, steel formwork, stairs, ladders and scaffolds.
- Move and work in and around confined and cluttered places, and uneven surfaces.
- Must be able to complete tasks in a noisy and dusty environment.
- May be required/able to move items weighing up to 50 pounds across construction/industrial site.
- Must have required tools.
- Observe and comply with all safety and project rules, perform other duties as required.
- Ability to pass pre-access drug and alcohol testing, and non DOT physical test.
About TIC
TIC – The Industrial Company is a leading industrial, power, marine and heavy civil contractor that builds some of the most complex projects across North America. As an employee-owned company, TIC is truly Powered by People. Our culture, focused on safety and people development, offers employees exciting, challenging and rewarding careers. Our services are diverse — and with our unique network of decentralized offices, backed by a multi-billion-dollar organization — we have the availability to tackle projects of any size within the energy marketplace. We offer more than a paycheck. In addition to competitive wages, employees receive access to award-winning training, paid time off (PTO) and full benefit packages— including health, dental and vision insurance and 401(k) retirement savings, complete with a company match program. We reward employees based on their performance and offer many opportunities for advancement.
If you want a career that will take you places, look no further. For more information on our current projects/job openings, or to apply online visit our website at: www.ticcraftjobs.com
Due to the volume of applicants, only candidates who meet the minimum requirements will be contacted.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
How to Get Visa Sponsorship in Certified Industrial Hygienist
Lead with your CIH credential in every application
The Certified Industrial Hygienist designation signals professional competency that employers value highly. Listing it prominently in your resume header reduces skepticism about hiring an OPT worker and positions you as a specialized candidate rather than a generalist needing training.
Target federal contractors and large manufacturers first
Federal contractors in defense, aerospace, and chemical manufacturing regularly hire industrial hygienists and have established HR processes for OPT sponsorship. These employers file STEM OPT extension paperwork routinely and are far less likely to turn you away over work authorization concerns.
Clarify your STEM OPT eligibility upfront with employers
Industrial hygiene roles typically fall under STEM-eligible degree programs including environmental health and occupational safety. Telling employers you qualify for 36 months of OPT work authorization before needing H-1B sponsorship substantially lowers their perceived hiring risk and timeline pressure.
Emphasize compliance expertise relevant to OSHA and EPA regulations
Employers hiring industrial hygienists care most about regulatory compliance knowledge. Demonstrating fluency with OSHA standards, permissible exposure limits, and hazard communication regulations in your cover letter directly addresses the core value you bring, making OPT status a secondary concern.
Pursue AIHA membership and regional networking events
The American Industrial Hygiene Association connects practitioners across consulting, manufacturing, and government sectors. Regional chapter meetings introduce you to hiring managers before positions are posted publicly, and member directories help you identify OPT-friendly employers with established occupational health programs.
Apply to consulting firms that bill industrial hygiene services to clients
Environmental health and safety consulting firms maintain ongoing demand for credentialed hygienists across multiple client industries. Because client billing rates justify competitive salaries, these firms evaluate candidates primarily on technical credentials, making OPT status a smaller factor in their hiring decisions.
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Do Certified Industrial Hygienist jobs qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Most Certified Industrial Hygienist positions qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension if your degree falls under an approved STEM field such as environmental health, occupational safety, or a related science or engineering discipline. You should confirm your specific degree program's Classification of Instructional Programs code appears on the official STEM OPT designated degree program list before assuming eligibility. If it does, you can work up to 36 months total under OPT before needing an H-1B or other long-term visa.
How do I find Certified Industrial Hygienist jobs that sponsor OPT workers?
Migrate Mate is designed specifically for F-1 OPT students and filters job listings by employers who have a demonstrated history of sponsoring work authorization. Searching for industrial hygienist roles there connects you with companies that already understand OPT timelines and STEM extension requirements, saving you time compared to cold-applying to employers unfamiliar with work authorization processes.
Will employers hesitate to hire me as an industrial hygienist because I'm on OPT?
Some smaller employers may be unfamiliar with OPT, but mid-size and large employers in manufacturing, consulting, and government contracting regularly hire on OPT. Holding the CIH credential significantly strengthens your position because it signals a level of expertise that is genuinely difficult to hire for. Employers focused on filling a specialized technical role weigh credentials heavily, which tends to reduce the friction OPT status might otherwise create.
Can I work as a Certified Industrial Hygienist on OPT if my job involves fieldwork or multiple client sites?
Yes. OPT authorizes you to work for a single sponsoring employer in a role directly related to your degree, and fieldwork conducted on behalf of that employer across client sites is permitted. You are not required to stay at a fixed office location. The key requirement is that all work is performed under your authorized employer's direction and relates to your field of study. If you change employers, you must update your OPT record with your DSO before starting the new position.
What happens to my industrial hygienist job if my OPT expires before my H-1B is approved?
If your employer files an H-1B petition on your behalf before your OPT expires and you are selected in the lottery, a cap-gap provision automatically extends your work authorization through September 30 of that year. This allows you to continue working without interruption while USCIS processes your H-1B. If you are not selected in the lottery, you would need to stop working on the OPT expiration date unless another visa option is available.
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