Asbestos Technician

STV Incorporated; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

STV Incorporated is seeking an Asbestos Technician to conduct inspections, sampling, and oversight of abatement projects in mass transit, commercial, industrial, and residential settings. The role emphasizes regulatory compliance, meticulous reporting, and safety.

Qualifications include NYSDOL and OSHA certifications, knowledge of NYC/NY State and EPA/OSHA regulations, and proficiency with AutoCAD for drawings. Travel and some night/weekend work may be required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of asbestos inspections, designs, air sampling, and abatement monitoring for NYS/ NYC agencies.
• Thorough understanding of NYC/NY State/USEPA/OSHA requirements.
• Excellent reporting and communication skills.
• Ability to travel to project sites as needed.
• Experience with AutoCAD for asbestos survey and design drawings.

Responsibilities

• Perform asbestos inspections, surveys, and assessments in various properties using proper sampling methods.
• Collect samples, prepare chain of custody, send to lab, and interpret results for asbestos content.
• Prepare detailed reports with locations, conditions, and recommended abatement actions.
• Conduct air monitoring and project monitoring during abatement, including supervision and final clearance testing.
• Carry out periodic inspections to monitor ongoing asbestos management activities and improvements.
• Provide technical guidance to clients, contractors, and team members on asbestos matters.

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Position Overview

As an Asbestos Technician, you will be responsible for conducting asbestos inspections, sampling, and abatement oversight in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations. Your expertise in asbestos management practices and your commitment to safety will be essential in safeguarding our clients and communities from the hazards of asbestos exposure.

Responsibilities

• Perform asbestos inspections, surveys, and assessments in mass transit systems, commercial properties, industrial properties, and residential buildings using appropriate sampling and testing methods.
• Collect samples of suspect materials, prepare chain of custody, deliver samples to lab, and interpret lab results to determine asbestos content.
• Prepare detailed reports documenting asbestos findings, including location, condition, and recommended abatement actions.
• Perform asbestos air monitoring and project monitoring during asbestos abatement projects, including contractor supervision, work area setup, final clearance testing, Hazardous Waste Storage Area inspections.
• Conduct periodic inspections and audits to monitor ongoing asbestos management activities and identify potential issues or areas for improvement.
• Provide technical expertise and guidance to clients, contractors, and internal team members on asbestos-related matters.
• Some night work, weekend work and travel.

Qualifications

• NYSDOL Asbestos Inspector, Asbestos Project Designer, Air Sampling Technician, Asbestos Project Monitor.
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety and Health.
• DOT HAZMAT Basic General Awareness Training.
• NYC DOB Site Safety Training (SST) Certificate.
• NYC DOB SST 4 hour Supported Scaffolding Training.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience conducting asbestos inspections, designs, air sampling, and abatement project monitoring for NYS agencies, and NYC agencies.
• Thorough understanding of asbestos regulations, including New York City, New York State, USEPA, and OSHA requirements.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in documenting asbestos findings and preparing reports.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Experience with AutoCAD with proficiency in developing asbestos survey and design drawings.
• Valid driver's license, access to a reliable vehicle and willingness to travel to project sites as needed.

Compensation Range: $70,176.75 - $80,202.00

Benefits

STV offers the following benefits

• Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable)
• Disability insurance
• Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• 401(k) Plan
• Retirement Counseling
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off (starting at 16 days)
• Paid Holidays (9 days)
• Back-Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year)
• Parental Leave (up to 80 hours)
• Continuing Education Program
• Professional Licensure and Society Memberships

STV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair, equitable, and transparent manner. The listed pay range is STV’s good‑faith salary estimate for this position. Please note that the final salary offered for this position may be outside of this published range based on many factors, including but not limited to geography, education, experience, and/or certifications.

Not sure this role is the perfect match? We encourage you to apply if STV’s work and values resonate with you. We know great candidates don’t always meet every qualification, and research shows women and people of color are less likely to apply unless they do. At STV, we believe strong talent comes from a wide range of backgrounds, and your skills and experience may align with this or another opportunity as we continue to grow.

STV is one of the top infrastructure-focused professional services firms in North America. Founded in 1912, STV advises, plans, designs, engineers and delivers the infrastructure that powers local economies, including transportation systems, buildings, water and other facilities.

Headquartered in New York City, the company has more than 65 offices and 3,400 employees who reimagine the solutions and structures that connect our communities.

The firm is ranked 32nd in Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Design Firms survey and is 10th in its transportation category.

STV is deeply committed to investing in its people and creating a world-class employee experience.

We are passionate about mentoring, coaching and cultivating our talent because we know they are destined to become the next generation of industry leaders.

We’re also committed to delivering formative career experiences – and we do that by providing challenging and unique work experiences, by mapping multiple ways to advance (beyond the traditional career ladder!) and by recognizing those who successfully chart new and exciting paths for the firm.

We value a wide range of perspectives and experiences, without regard to any factor or characteristic, regardless of whether it is a category protected by federal, state and/or local law, making them an integral part of how we work.

Our approach ensures that every individual is respected, heard, and given opportunities to contribute meaningfully.

We remove barriers and create pathways for growth, embedding fairness into our daily operations.

Learn more atstvinc.com.

STV exists to make communities better through innovative solutions that connect people, places and the present to the future.

Our local teams throughout the country deeply understand the needs of their communities and have the expertise to provide solutions.

We are also committed to giving back to our communities and our neighbors through volunteering and philanthropic activities; fundraising events; scholarships, internships, and mentoring; and sustainability and community improvement projects.

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STV provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.