Who We Are

Hargrove supplies unparalleled services in engineering, procurement, construction management, and technical services in the industrial, commercial, and government sectors. With over 2,700 Teammates in 19 offices domestically and internationally, we build long-term support relationships in the energy generation, manufacturing, research and development, and process-heavy industry in on-site support arrangements, in plant-level small projects and consulting roles, and in larger capital projects.

Hargrove’s key operating principle is to provide the Right People, in the Right Place, at the Right Time. We believe that relationships and partnering together provide the best results and long-term benefits for our clients.

Work-life balance and flexibility are important areas of focus for Hargrove. We’re happy to discuss flexible working hours, patterns, and locations to suit you and the business.

What You'll Be Doing

Job Scope: The Dust Mitigation Specialist will support our growing portfolio of projects in the chemical, mining and agriculture sectors. In this client-facing consulting role, provide expert guidance on dust control strategies, regulatory compliance, and mitigation system design. Expertise will be critical in helping clients reduce particulate emissions, protect worker health, and meet increasingly stringent environmental standards.

Primary responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

• Serve as the lead technical consultant for dust mitigation projects in mining, processing, and large-scale agricultural operations.

• Assess client sites for dust generation risks and develop tailored dust control plans using both preventative and engineering solutions.

• Design and optimize suppression and containment systems such as water cannons, fogging systems, baghouses, wind breaks, enclosures, and filtration units.

• Advise clients on compliance with applicable air quality and health regulations (e.g., OSHA, MSHA, EPA, local/state environmental agencies).

• Conduct air quality monitoring, dust modeling, and data analysis to assess mitigation performance and recommend improvements.

• Develop proposals, scopes of work, technical reports, and regulatory submittals as part of consulting deliverables.

• Provide strategic input during permitting processes and represent clients during audits, inspections, and stakeholder meetings.

• Deliver training sessions, operational guidelines, and best practice recommendations to clients’ site teams.

• Monitor industry trends, emerging technologies, and regulatory changes relevant to dust mitigation in mining and agriculture.

• Travel to client sites as needed for inspections, project execution, and on-site support.

• Other duties as assigned.

Ideal Background

Education: Bachelor degree in Environmental Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, or related discipline (Master’s preferred).

Experience: Requires 7 years of experience in dust control and air quality management

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Proven experience with dust mitigation strategies in mining operations (e.g., quarries, mineral processing) and large-scale agricultural settings (e.g., feedlots, grain storage, fertilizer plants).

• Deep understanding of relevant regulations including MSHA, OSHA, EPA, and applicable local/state air quality standards.

• Experience with dust monitoring equipment, emissions modeling software, and mitigation system design.

• Experience with pneumatic conveying systems.

• Exceptional communication skills and experience working directly with clients, regulators, and cross-disciplinary teams.

• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines while maintaining high technical standards.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit, stand, or walk for long periods of time.

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Hargrove Culture

We work to create an environment founded on trust, personal integrity, and a “team mentality” so that each person understands the value of their contributions both on a project and company-wide level. We know that each person on our team contributes to the success of our company by pairing expertise and passion to meet and exceed the needs of the clients we serve across the globe.

Our safety culture protects and promotes the well-being of every person who works with us and every person touched by our work.

As a 100% Teammate owned company, we proudly offer a comprehensive benefits package including, paid holidays, personal paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, 401(k), and other benefits to eligible Teammates.

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

Hargrove is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex (including gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, sexual identity, marital or family status), disability, military service or obligations, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Hargrove is a drug-free workplace.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.