Asbestos Construction Project Specialist

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

Job summary

The EH&S department at Stanford University seeks an Asbestos Construction Project Specialist to oversee construction, renovation, and demolition safety programs, focusing on asbestos, lead, and PCB management. You will work within the Healthy Buildings Program to ensure compliant hazardous materials handling on campus projects.

Reporting to the Healthy Buildings Manager, you will survey, plan, and supervise hazardous materials work, coordinate with PMs, and support facilities operations while

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, and/or allied/scientific field, OR an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform asbestos and lead building surveys, manage hazardous materials removal/abatement, inspections, and waste disposal.
• Collaborate with Project Managers to scope, develop, and implement plans for hazardous materials.
• Coordinate laboratory decommissioning, including hazard assessment and decontamination.
• Provide consultation to Facilities and other departments regarding asbestos-containing materials.
• Review vendor contracts and maintain project cost records.

Skills

Hazardous materials handling

Project coordination

Regulatory compliance

Education

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

CAC certification

CDPH Lead Inspector/Assessor certification

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!

ADDITIONAL CORE DUTIES

• 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.

MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

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, and/or allied/scientific field, OR an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.

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