Asbestos Investigator

BSI; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,500 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental benefits

Disability insurance

401k plan

Life insurance

11 paid holidays

4 weeks paid time off

Job summary

BSI Consulting Services is seeking a Consulting Specialist - Industrial Hygiene to support projects across the New York City area, primarily for NYC School Construction Authority and other regional clients. This full‑time role suits someone with a scientific background and hands-on IH field experience looking to grow in the space.

Ideal candidates have 2–5 years in EHS/IH consulting, a strong writing ability, and familiarity with NYC regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a science-related field.
• 2–5 years of experience in environmental health & safety, industrial hygiene, or related consulting field.
• USEPA Lead Inspector license.
• Strong technical writing and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to create clear technical reports in Microsoft Word; beginner-level Excel skills.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD preferred.
• Experience with NYC regulatory frameworks strongly preferred.
• Professional certifications (CIH, CSP, ASP, CHMM, etc.) are a plus.
• Travel locally and regionally; vehicle preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct IH exposure assessments, including air and noise monitoring, and develop sampling strategies per NYC requirements.
• Perform hazardous building material surveys per local and federal guidelines.
• Conduct health and safety inspections in the field (PPE, lockout/tagout, confined space, machine guarding).
• Support hazard communication and chemical safety programs across client sites.
• Deliver in-person safety and regulatory training to clients and contractors.
• Assist in the development, implementation, and maintenance of EHS management systems.
• Interpret field data and prepare client-ready technical reports using Word and related tools.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external clients to ensure timely service delivery.
• Perform site visits throughout the NYC metro area.
• Occasional evening or weekend project work; travel as needed.

Skills

Environmental health & safety

Industrial hygiene

Technical writing

Verbal communication

Excel basics

Education

Bachelor's degree in science-related field

USEPA Lead Inspector license

CIH/CSP/ASP/CHMM certifications (preferred)

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

BSI Consulting Services is a trusted and agenda-shaping partner providing ‘best practice’ technical, regulatory, and business expertise and intelligence for our clients’ most critical EHS, Supply Chain, and Digital risks and opportunities to achieve greater resilience, impact, and future-readiness.

Location: New York, NY

About the role:

BSI is hiring a Consulting Specialist - Industrial Hygiene to support projects across the New York City area, with the majority of work supporting the NYC School Construction Authority and additional clients throughout the region. This is a full-time position with benefits, ideal for someone with a scientific background and hands-on field experience looking to grow in the industrial hygiene space.

This opportunity is perfect for professionals who are ready to hit the ground running and support high-impact environmental health and safety work in a consulting environment.

Must have one of the following:

• 1.5 years of asbestos related experience working under NYCDEP and/or NYSDOL regulations

Responsibilities:

• Conduct industrial hygiene (IH) exposure assessments, including air and noise monitoring, and develop sampling strategies tailored to NYC regulatory requirements
• Perform hazardous building material surveys in accordance with local and federal guidelines
• Conduct health and safety inspections in the field (e.g., PPE compliance, lockout/tagout, confined space entry, machine guarding)
• Support and implement hazard communication and chemical safety programs across client sites
• Deliver in-person safety and regulatory training programs to clients and contractors as needed
• Assist in the development, implementation, and maintenance of Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) management systems
• Interpret field data and prepare clear, client-ready technical reports using Microsoft Word and related software tools
• Collaborate with internal project teams and external clients to ensure effective and timely service delivery
• Perform site visits throughout the New York City metro area
• Participate in after-hours and weekend work as needed (e.g., pre-construction activities and contractor oversight)
• Work both independently in the field and on-site

Education / Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a science-related field (e.g., Environmental Science, Chemistry, Biology, or related discipline)
• 2-5 years of experience in the environmental health & safety, industrial hygiene, or related consulting field
• USEPA Lead Inspector license
• Strong technical writing and verbal communication skills
• Ability to create clear technical reports in Microsoft Word; beginner-level Excel skills required
• Familiarity with AutoCAD preferred
• Experience working under NYC-specific regulatory frameworks strongly preferred
• Professional certifications (CIH, CSP, ASP, CHMM, etc.) are a plus
• Must be willing to travel locally and regionally; personal vehicle is preferred but not required
• Willingness to support occasional evening or weekend project needs

What we offer:

• BSI offers a competitive salary, group-sponsored health and dental
• Short-term and long-term disability
• A company-matched 401k plan
• Company paid life insurance
• 11 paid holidays
• 4 weeks paid time off
• The salary for this position can range from $80,500 to $95,000 annually; the advertised salary range reflects the level, scope and responsibilities of the role.

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We are proud to be the business improvement company for other organizations to become more sustainable and resilient and finally to inspire trust in their products, systems, services, and the world we live in.

Headquartered in London, BSI is the world's first national standards organization with more than 100 years of experience. We are a global partner for 86,000 companies and organizations in over 193 countries, offering development, auditing, certification, and training services, including innovative software solutions and cyber security expertise for all industries: from aerospace and automotive to food, construction, energy, healthcare, IT and trade sectors. Incorporated by Royal Charter, we’re truly impartial, and home to the ultimate mark of trust, the Kitemark.

Through our unique combination of consulting, training, assurance and regulatory services we bring solid and broad knowledge to every company.

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BSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we are committed to diversity.

Our Excellence Behaviour: Client-centric, Agile, Collaborative. These three behaviors represent how we do things at BSI. They help us ensure that BSI is a great place to work and a highly successful business.

BSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we are committed to diversity.

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