Asbestos Construction Project Specialist

Stanford University; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Stanford University’s Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) group seeks an Asbestos Construction Project Specialist to support the Healthy Buildings Program. You will oversee asbestos, lead, and PCB identification/removal on construction, renovation, and demolition projects, ensuring compliance with regulations and university policies.

The role reports to the Healthy Buildings Manager, collaborates with project managers and facilities teams, and requires CAC/CALP certifications or eligibility,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in arts/science in related allied/scientific field.
• Three years progressively responsible experience in occupational safety and health, emergency response/management, environmental science, or related field.
• Ability to conduct health and safety surveys, risk assessments, and data analyses.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain programs to ensure safety and health of employees and community.
• Identify, assess, and monitor workplace hazards and remediate as needed.
• Investigate incidents and recommend improvements to minimize hazards.

Skills

CAC certification or eligible

Hazard assessment

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in arts/science in related allied/scientific field

Tools

Regulatory knowledge

Environmental sampling

Job description

WORK SCHEDULE

On-site work arrangement; employee is expected to work on-site full-time.

BUDGETED SALARY

$120, 000 - $125, 000

SCHOOL/UNIT DESCRIPTION

The Department of Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) at Stanford University is the principal health and safety office at Stanford University. We support and advance the teaching, learning and research activities at Stanford by promoting a safe and healthy campus environment. Our mission is to provide and coordinate programs and services that minimize safety, health, environmental, and regulatory risks in a manner consistent with fiscal and environmental stewardship. We are comprised of 9 technical groups with more than 50 specialists who work in the field with top researchers, faculty, staff, and students to support the mission and research of Stanford University. The work environment is team-oriented, collaborative, deadline-driven, and dynamic. In addition to providing routine EH&S program services, our staff provides support as needed during university emergencies. All EH&S staff are to comply with governmental regulations and University policies and procedures regarding health and safety and are expected to serve as strong models and advocates for research health and safety. EH&S seeks an Asbestos Construction Project Specialist to join the Healthy Buildings Program team. Reporting to the Healthy Buildings Manager of the Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Group, you will ensure the proper execution of institutional occupational safety and health programs relating to construction, renovation, and demolition projects. Primary responsibilities include oversight of asbestos, lead, and PCBs identification/ removal as part of hazardous materials safety and management. If you are interested in providing critical support of the University’s construction projects and facilities service operations, then this may be the career opportunity for you!

POSITION SUMMARY

In this role, you will:

• Develop, implement, and maintain programs, systems, and procedures necessary to ensure the overall safety and health of employees and the community.
• May develop and conduct employee and student training, emergency preparedness activities, and/or assurance and accreditation programs.
• Identify, assess, and monitor workplace hazards (including but not limited to, chemical, physical, biological, and radiological) that could be present in the work area; remediate hazards, and/or recommend improvements to minimize hazard potential.
• Investigate incidents, injuries, and complaints concerning potential hazards or unsafe conditions in the workplace.
• Recommend improvements in processes, design, procedures, and operating equipment to minimize hazard potential.
• Provide technical advice and university interpretation of various government regulations and university policies; maintain working knowledge of specific government regulations.
• May act as a lead or technical expert and provide direction to less experienced personnel working on health/safety programs.
• Perform asbestos and lead building surveys, managing hazardous materials removal/ abatement jobs, conducting inspections/ airborne fiber analysis, characterizing waste, and arranging disposal.
• Work with Project Managers to scope, develop, and implement project plans for managing hazardous materials.
• Coordinate laboratory decommissioning efforts, including hazard assessment, decontamination, and waste disposal.
• Provide consultation to Facilities, Student Housing, and other University departments regarding asbestos-containing materials information.
• Reviewing vendor contracts and keeping updated records of projects service costs.

PREFERRED/DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Certified Asbestos Consultant (CAC) registered in the State of California, or eligible to achieve certification.
• CDPH Lead Inspector/Assessor or Lead Project Monitor certification(s).
• Industrial hygiene workplace exposure assessment, including personal and area air sampling/ monitoring.
• Work experience in an academic/research environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Core Duties

• Develop, implement, and maintain programs, systems, and procedures necessary to ensure the overall safety and health of employees and the community.
• May develop and conduct employee and student training, education, and awareness of environmental, safety and health activities, and/or programs.
• Identify, assess, and monitor workplace hazards (including but not limited to, chemical, physical, biological, and radiological) that could be present in the work area; remediate hazards, and/or recommend improvements to minimize hazard potential.
• Investigate accidents, incidents, injuries, and complaints concerning potential hazards or unsafe conditions in the workplace.
• Recommend improvements in processes, design, procedures, and operating equipment to minimize hazard potential.
• Provide technical advice and university interpretation of various government regulations and university policies; maintain working knowledge of specific government regulations.
• May act as a lead or technical expert, and provide direction to less experienced personnel working on health/safety programs.

Minimum Education

Bachelor’s degree in arts/science in related allied/scientific field

Minimum Experience

Three years progressively responsible experience in occupational safety and health, emergency response/management, environmental science, and/or allied/scientific field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to conduct effective health and safety surveys, quantitative and qualitative exposure/risk assessments, and data analyses; ability to provide recommendations for exposure/risk control.
• Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing with diverse audiences; ability to explain technical concepts clearly and concisely.
• Ability to maintain current knowledge of and interpret specific government agency requirements (statutes, regulations, licenses, and permits) and university policies.
• Working knowledge of the scientific and technical aspects of various regulatory requirements and potential impact on assigned work area(s).