Asbestos and Industrial Hygiene Technician

About This Role

Perform environmental tests and sampling for a variety of materials, operate and maintain field monitoring equipment, and assist with asbestos surveys and abatement projects to contribute to Terracon's engineering and technical services in Southern California.

Responsibilities

• Perform tests and sampling of environmental materials including air, groundwater, building materials, and noise
• Operate field monitoring equipment
• Assist with operation and maintenance of remediation systems
• Assist with asbestos surveys, abatement projects and Phase I preliminary site assessments
• Transport material samples or documents to the lab for further testing and analysis
• Tabulate and prepare data for written reports
• Clean and maintain field monitoring equipment
• Adhere to strict safety standards
• Independently perform non-routine field testing on a variety of projects
• Calibrate field monitoring equipment such as PID or combustible gas indicator
• Sample suspect asbestos-containing building materials in accordance with AHERA guidelines
• Perform oversight and air monitoring during asbestos abatement projects
• Perform complex monitoring and well sampling
• Drive a vehicle such as a Ford F-150 or equivalent
• Follow safety rules, guidelines and standards for all projects
• Participate in pre-task planning and report any safety issues or concerns to management
• Maintain quality standards on all projects

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum 6-8 years of relevant experience or equivalent
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history
• DOSH Certified Site Surveillance Technician (CSST) or Certified Asbestos Consultant (CAC)
• CDPH Lead Sampling Technician, Lead Inspector/Assessor and/or Lead Project Monitor
• Certification in field of expertise (e.g., Asbestos inspector, Asbestos Project Monitor, Asbestos Management Planner, Lead Risk Assessor, Mold Technician)

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum 6-8 years of relevant experience or the equivalent in training and related experience

Nice to Have

• Other national, regional, state, and local environmental related certifications

Skills

* Required skills

Benefits

Certifications