Summary
SGS is hiring a Senior Industrial Hygienist to support and lead industrial hygiene programs in Saudi Arabia, with the role located in Jubail. Responsibilities include assessing workplace hazards, monitoring exposures, evaluating risks, developing controls, and preparing technical reports against regulatory and international standards. The role also involves maintaining monitoring equipment, supporting HSE audits and compliance, advising clients, and mentoring junior staff. Applicants need a relevant bachelor’s degree and at least 5 years of industrial hygiene experience; Middle East experience is preferred.
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Company Description
SGS is the world’s leading Testing, Inspection and Certification company. We operate a network of over 2,500 laboratories and business facilities across 115 countries, supported by a team of 99,500 dedicated professionals. With over 145 years of service excellence, we combine the precision and accuracy that define Swiss companies to help organizations achieve the highest standards of quality, compliance, and sustainability.
Job Description
We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Industrial Hygienist to support and lead industrial hygiene programs across a range of projects in the Saudi Arabia.
This role is suited for a technically strong professional with hands-on field experience and the ability to manage complex occupational health risks in industrial environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and execute industrial hygiene assessments, including exposure monitoring and risk evaluations
- Conduct workplace assessments for chemical, physical, and biological hazards
- Design and implement monitoring programs (airborne contaminants, noise, heat stress, vibration)
- Interpret data, perform exposure assessments, and develop control strategies
- Prepare and review technical reports in line with regulatory and international standards (e.g., ACGIH, OSHA, ISO)
- Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior staff and field teams
- Ensure calibration, maintenance, and proper use of IH monitoring equipment
- Support HSE programs, audits, and compliance requirements
- Liaise with clients to provide practical recommendations and solutions
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Hygiene, Environmental/Occupational Health, or related field
- 5+ years of relevant experience in industrial hygiene
- Strong expertise in exposure monitoring, risk assessment, and control measures
- Experience in sectors such as oil & gas, manufacturing, or construction preferred
- Excellent report writing and client communication skills
Additional Information
- Experience working in the Middle East region is prefetable