Asbestos/Environmental Technician - NYC

Watts Architects & Engineers; New York (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Watts Architects & Engineers in New York City seeks an Asbestos/Environmental Technician to support abatement and remediation projects. You will perform building inspections, collect samples, and prepare detailed reports under project managers, with occasional overnight travel across New York State.

The ideal candidate has 0-3 years' experience, a valid driver's license, and strong communication skills. Certification in asbestos/lead/mold is helpful but not required, and CADD experience is a

Qualifications

• 0-3 years' experience in asbestos/environmental tech or related field.
• Possess a valid driver's license.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills (Word/Excel).
• CADD experience helpful but not required.
• Asbestos, lead, mold and hazardous materials certifications helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee abatement/remediation activities and maintain daily records.
• Prepare project closeout reports.
• Conduct inspections and collect samples for asbestos, PCB-containing materials, and lead-based paint.
• Prepare inspection reports with locations, photos, and lab data.
• Tolerate being on feet all day and carry air sampling equipment on sites.
• Work independently in non-traditional environments such as construction sites.
• Interact with clients, regulators, contractors, and occupants.
• Travel overnight short durations within New York State.

Skills

Communication skills

Driver's license

Independent / self-starter

Problem solving

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

CADD experience

Job description

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

What began as a one-man environmental engineering consulting firm in 1986 has purposefully grown into a leading design services firm. Watts is a multi-disciplinary architecture and engineering (A/E) firm providing architecture, civil, environmental, transportation, and construction monitoring services with offices in Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse and New York City. As an interdisciplinary team of architects, engineers, and community builders, we work hand in hand with our clients to realize enduring designs - to create space for what matters.

Responsibilities And Duties

We have an immediate opening for an Asbestos/Environmental Technician in our NYC office. This position offers the potential for a variety of work experiences with an architecture and engineering consulting firm. The successful candidate will work under the direction of the project managers within the group and will be responsible for the following:

• Conduct oversight of various abatement/remediation project activities, and maintain daily records of project activities;


• Prepare project closeout reports;


• Conduct building inspections involving sample collection of suspect asbestos and PCB-containing materials, and lead based paint, as required by applicable regulations;


• Prepare detailed inspection reports, including sample location drawings, photographs, and laboratory data


• Capable of working on feet throughout the day, and carrying air sampling equipment (pumps, extension cords, ladders, etc.) through project sites, as necessary;


• Be comfortable working independently and unsupervised in non-traditional work environments, i.e. construction sites;


• Possess an outgoing personality, capable of interaction with clients, representatives from state regulatory agencies, construction contractors, and building occupants;


• Possess initiative to problem solve; and


• Be able available for short-duration overnight travel throughout New York State.

Qualifications

• 0-3 years' experience;


• Possess a valid driver's license


• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel. CADD experience helpful but not required; and


• Asbestos, lead, mold and hazardous materials certifications helpful but not required.

Compensation

• Between $40,000 - $60,000 depending on experience

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status