Asbestos Safety Field Consultant – Environmental Compliance

ERM; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Parental leave

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k)

Job summary

ERM in Irvine, CA is seeking a Consultant, Asbestos Safety Specialist. You will lead asbestos field sampling, enforce health and safety standards, and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams on remediation, demolition, and air compliance projects.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree or 8 years of equivalent experience, CA DOSH CAC/CSST and CDPH lead certifications, and strong communication skills. Travel across southern/central CA and a valid driver's license are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree or eight (8) years of equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of asbestos-related project experience on industrial sites, large demolition projects, construction safety, air compliance and contaminated site investigation.
• CAC or CSST certification, current.
• CDPH – Lead sampling technician or lead inspector/assessor, current.
• Strong computer skills (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 southern and central California; valid driver\'s license required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Asbestos Field Sampling Technician on site investigation, remediation, and related projects and implement site Health & Safety Plans.
• Ensure PPE availability and proper use, including maintenance.
• Collect asbestos samples per regulatory guidelines and best practices; manage sampling documentation.
• Assist with development of sampling plans, reporting, and review.
• Verify communications systems are in place and functioning; monitor safety procedures.
• Conduct daily safety briefings with field teams; oversee maintenance of safety equipment.
• Coordinate decontamination procedures and site controls; monitor asbestos clearance sampling.
• Maintain accurate project and compliance records; support related consulting fields.

Skills

Communication skills

Travel willingness

Driver's license

Cross-training

Verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or Engineering, Occupational Health and Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or related discipline

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

CAD

Job description

ERM in Irvine, CA is seeking a Consultant, Asbestos Safety Specialist. You will lead asbestos field sampling, enforce health and safety standards, and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams on remediation, demolition, and air compliance projects.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree or 8 years of equivalent experience, CA DOSH CAC/CSST and CDPH lead certifications, and strong communication skills. Travel across southern/central CA and a valid driver's license are expected.