BES Field Scientist

Terracon; Wheat Ridge, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Terracon is seeking a Certified Asbestos Building Inspector and Air Monitoring Specialist in Colorado to perform asbestos, lead paint, and regulated building material inspections while overseeing abatement activities and supporting due diligence during renovations or demolitions. You will collect field data, bulk samples, and review laboratory documents to support reporting.

The role includes assisting Project Managers with conclusions and recommendations and maintaining field monitoring

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science or related field, or 4 years of related experience.
• Minimum 3–6 years of relevant experience or equivalent training.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Valid driver's license with acceptable violation history.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills for client and contractor relationships.

Responsibilities

• Perform asbestos, lead paint, and regulated building material inspections.
• Oversee asbestos abatement and participate in site due diligence during renovations or demolitions.
• Collect field data, bulk samples, and review laboratory documents for reporting.
• Prepare reports and site maps; assist Project Managers with conclusions and recommendations.
• Maintain and calibrate field monitoring equipment; adhere to safety standards.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Oral and written communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

General Responsibilities:

The ideal candidate for this position is passionate about protecting public health and the environment, curious about the construction of building systems, possesses the necessary certifications for asbestos and lead inspections and is familiar with a microscope. This individual will perform building inspections, conduct abatement oversight, and will assist project managers with industrial hygiene projects as part of due diligence, or in anticipation of renovation or demolition activities at a site.

The individual selected for this position will be a Certified Asbestos Building Inspector and spend the majority of their time performing asbestos, lead paint, and regulated building material inspections. Job duties necessary for this work includes collection of field documentation, collection of bulk samples, review of laboratory documents, and data reporting.As an asbestos Air Monitoring Specialist, the candidate will be responsible for oversight during asbestos abatement, which includes contractor interaction, operation of field air monitoring equipment, collection of daily field documentation, and on-site analysis of air samples by Phase Contrast Microscopy (PCM).

Industrial hygiene inspections may include noise surveys, radon testing, mold and moisture evaluations, and/or other sampling monitoring such as silica, metals, lead, and data reporting.

Although the primary focus of this position will be to perform industrial hygiene and asbestos work, opportunities to assist with other tasks within the Environmental Department may arise, including: performing Phase I Environmental Site Assessments, or field work involving evaluation and sampling of environmental media which often include air, groundwater, sediment, and soil.

The candidate will be responsible for cleaning and maintaining field monitoring equipment and company vehicles. Candidate will be required to adhere to strict company health and safety standards.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, flexible, and personable individual with an eye for detail, a willingness to learn, and a desire to be part of a growing and high-performing team.This is a project-focused position. Typically not focused on one project for too long. Terracon is an employee-owned organization that creates earth-to-sky solutions with down-to-earth people.

Essential Roles and Responsibilities:

• materials in accordance with Asbestos Hazardous Emergency Response Act (AHERA) guidelines and Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) Regulation No. 8, Part B.
• Conduct inspection activities and oversight during soil disturbing activities which may impact regulated asbestos contaminated soil (RACS) per CDPHE Solid and Hazardous Waste Commission, Hazardous and Solid Waste Division 6 CCR 1007-2, Part 1-Regulations Pertaining to Solid Waste Sites and Facilities, Section 5.5.
• Performing field tests which often include multiple tasks and services, ranging in complexity, as directed and required.
• Independently perform air monitoring and visual inspections during asbestos abatement projects.
• Collecting samples of painted coatings (via paint chip or XRF) in residential, commercial and industrial settings.
• Operation, calibration, and maintenance of field monitoring equipment such as high- and low- volume pumps, calibration devices, and PID or combustible gas indicators.
• Collection of noise level data at industrial and/or commercial settings.
• Identification and sample collection of building materials exhibiting suspect microbial growth.
• Performing indoor air quality assessments.
• Tabulating field notes, documents, and data for written reports in a timely manner.
• Assist with report preparation by reviewing and summarizing data, and creating site maps for inclusion within reports and developing conclusions and recommendations with support from Project Managers.
• Follow safety rules, guidelines and standards for all projects.Participate in pre-task planning. Report any safety issues or concerns to management.
• Maintaining quality standards on all projects, using applicable platforms and systems.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science or related science field. Or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 4 years’ related experience.
• Minimum 3-6 years of relevant experience or the equivalent in training and related experience.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history.
• Exceptional interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills allowing for positive internal,
  client, and contractor relationships.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification(s) in field of expertise. Examples include:
  • CDPHE-Certified Asbestos Building Inspector (CABI)
  • CDPHE-Certified Asbestos Air-Monitoring Specialist (AMS)
  • Lead Paint Inspector and / or Risk Assessor
  • Mold Technician
  • 40-hour HAZWOPER certificate (with an up-to-date 8-hour annual refresher course
    certification).
• Other national, regional, state, and local environmental related certifications requiring experience and written examination will also be considered if deemed appropriate by the Terracon Department Manager.