Asbestos Field Sampling & Safety Specialist

Jobtailor; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Irvine, CA seeks an Asbestos Field Sampling Technician to support site investigation and decommissioning on environmental projects. You will implement health and safety plans, manage sample collection and documentation, and assist with sampling plans, reporting, and review.

The role requires a degree in engineering, geology, environmental science, or eight years' equivalent, plus 2+ years in asbestos-related work on industrial sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Geology, Environmental Science or related discipline; or eight (8) years of equivalent experience
• 2+ years of experience in asbestos-related projects specifically to industrial sites, large demolition projects, construction safety, air compliance and contaminated site investigation
• Current California DOSH Certified Asbestos Consultant (CAC) or Certified Site Surveillance (CSST) Certification
• Current California CDPH Certified Lead Sampling Technician or Certified Lead Inspector / Assessor
• Strong computer skills including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, CAD
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Willingness to be cross trained in additional health and safety/industrial hygiene work
• Ability to travel within the southern and central California areas
• Valid driver's license and/or ability to operate a company vehicle
• This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship
• 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER training preferred
• 8-hour OSHA HAZWOPER Supervisor certification preferred
• CPR/First Aid certification preferred
• Bloodborne pathogens training preferred
• Confined space and excavation awareness training preferred
• Emergency preparedness training preferred
• Hazard recognition and job hazard analysis experience preferred
• Incident investigation and root cause analysis experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Serve as Asbestos Field Sampling Technician on assigned site investigation, remediation, and decommissioning/demolition environmental construction projects
• Implement site-specific Health & Safety Plans
• Ensure appropriate PPE is available and properly used
• Collect asbestos samples in accordance with regulatory guidelines and industry best practices
• Manage sample collection and documentation processes
• Assist with development of sampling plans, reporting, and review
• Verify communication systems are in place and functioning
• Monitor conformance with safety and emergency procedures
• Conduct daily safety briefings with field teams
• Oversee maintenance of safety equipment and execute decontamination procedures
• Monitor site conditions for asbestos clearance sampling
• Exercise stop-work authority when imminent safety hazards arise and resume work upon proper authorization
• Conduct behavior-based safety observations and coordinate Event Communication System activity
• Collect and evaluate safety observations
• Maintain accurate project and compliance records
• Support work across decommissioning, demolition, production safety, construction safety, air compliance, and contaminated site investigation
• Complete and maintain all required training

Skills

Communication skills

Team coordination

Safety management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Geology/Environmental Science or related discipline; or eight years experience

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

CAD

Job description

Jobtailor in Irvine, CA seeks an Asbestos Field Sampling Technician to support site investigation and decommissioning on environmental projects. You will implement health and safety plans, manage sample collection and documentation, and assist with sampling plans, reporting, and review.

The role requires a degree in engineering, geology, environmental science, or eight years' equivalent, plus 2+ years in asbestos-related work on industrial sites.