Independent Contractor - CIH Consultant (Industrial Hygiene)

Requisition #: 10773
Functional Area: Consulting; Workplace Safety
Employment Type: Independent Contractor
Work Options: Independent Contractor - varies based on Scope of Work
Work Hours: As needed to fulfill contract requirements

Posting

J. J. Keller & Associates, Inc. is a North American organization providing innovative safety and regulatory compliance guidance and solutions to organizations across the U. S. and Canada. For over 70 years, organizations of all sizes have relied on J. J. Keller to help them create safe work environments for their employees and comply with ever-changing regulations. As we look to expand our service offerings, we are seeking to add an Independent Contractor to our Workplace Safety Consulting practice who has subject matter expertise in Industrial Hygiene and Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) credentials. This opportunity is for an Independent Contractor only and does not constitute an employment relationship. Independent Contractors must reside in the U. S. and be legally authorized to perform services within the United States.

To be considered as an Independent Contractor, individuals must:

• Operate as an independent safety consulting business (e.g., sole proprietor, incorporated entity, or equivalent)
• Provide services to multiple clients and maintain a non-exclusive consulting practice
• Supply their own tools, methodologies, instructional materials, and business processes necessary to deliver services
• Be responsible for all taxes, insurance, and business-related expenses
• Provide their own computer, equipment, and tools necessary to perform services
• Maintain appropriate professional liability coverage, as required under the contractual agreement

Travel requirements vary based on client engagements, audit needs, and training delivery, and are defined by project or statement of work.

Type of Services Requested

• Provides expert advice, safety consulting and educational services to J. J. Keller clients on industrial hygiene programs and compliance, with an emphasis on exposure assessment, monitoring, and hazard evaluation.
• Designs, develops, documents, and maintains training curriculum and instructional materials for general and client-specific applications.
• Conducts industrial hygiene field assessments including air sampling, noise monitoring, and evaluation of chemical, physical, and biological hazards across various industries.
• Plans and executes sampling strategies in accordance with OSHA, NIOSH, ACGIH, and other applicable standards and guidance.
• Analyzes sampling results, interprets data, and prepares clear, defensible technical reports summarizing findings, regulatory implications, and recommendations.
• Communicates regulatory updates, recommendations, and findings to designated client contacts through reports, briefings, or presentations.
• Provides advisory support to interpret regulatory requirements and practical application, without assuming responsibility for client compliance enforcement or ongoing operational oversight.

Qualifications

Education:

• Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) required.

Experience:

• Advanced experience conducting industrial hygiene assessments, including air and noise monitoring.
• Demonstrated expertise in OSHA, NIOSH, ACGIH, and related industrial hygiene standards and guidance.

Other Skills/Qualifications:

• Strong understanding of federal, state, and local regulations related to Industrial Hygiene.
• Proven history of providing independent safety consulting services within consulting and/or complex corporate environments.
• Proficiency using business productivity tools (MS Office suite) necessary to deliver reports, presentations, and training materials.
• Excellent communication skills - verbal, written and presentation
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with client representatives at all levels.
• Maintains a high level of regulatory expertise.
• Strong working knowledge of sales, marketing, and finance concepts related to operating an independent consulting practice.
• Ability to legally operate a motor vehicle to perform required services.

We Protect People & The Businesses They Run™

J. J. Keller History: November 1, 2023, marked 70 years of business for J. J. Keller & Associates, Inc. Click HERE to take a tour through three generations of this family-owned business - from our founding as a one-man consulting firm through decades of delivering on our purpose of protecting people and the businesses they run.

If you experience system-related issues or need assistance with the online application, please call (920) 720-7700.

Professional Referral Program: Not the right role for you, but know someone who could be a great fit? Click HERE to refer them to us through our Professional Referral Programand you will earn a cash payment if your referral is hired.

J. J. Keller & Associates, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

Nearest Major Market: Oshkosh
Nearest Secondary Market: Appleton
Job Segment: Industrial Hygiene, Compliance, Marketing Consultant, Liability, Consulting, Engineering, Legal, Marketing, Insurance, Technology

Client-provided location(s): Neenah, WI

Job ID: JJ_Keller-565504100

Employment Type: CONTRACTOR

Posted: 2026-04-22T23:29:28