Experienced Environmental Scientist / Field Industrial Hygienist

AirQuest Environmental, Inc.; Florida; On-site; USD 31,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

PTO

Paid holidays

Professional development assistance

Job summary

AirQuest Environmental, Inc. is seeking an Experienced Environmental Scientist / Field Industrial Hygienist to join its on-site team in Florida.

The role is full-time and on-site with a starting pay of $27 per hour plus experience-based adjustments; engineers will perform field IH activities across asbestos, lead-based paint, indoor air quality, radon, and mold projects. You will travel daily within Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties and occasionally out of town for extended periods.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in industrial hygiene, indoor air quality, asbestos inspections and air sampling, lead inspection and risk assessment.
• Must be able to read, understand, speak, and write in English.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Current certifications for asbestos, lead-based paint and mold are desirable.
• A bachelor’s degree or seeking a degree in an environmental science or industrial hygiene field, or other related fields is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site inspections, material surveys and oversight activities for asbestos, lead, radon, mold, industrial hygiene and indoor air quality projects
• Input field project data in Microsoft Word and Excel and prepare and review technical reports
• Participate and pass required training and various required certification programs
• Daily travel throughout Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties with occasional travel out of town for extended periods of times
• Communicate effectively and on a timely basis with clients in-person, via emails and phone conversations

Skills

Industrial hygiene

Indoor air quality

Asbestos inspections and air sampling

Lead inspection and risk assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree or pursuing degree in environmental science or industrial hygiene

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

Experienced Environmental Scientist / Field Industrial Hygienist

Full-time On-site $27/hr+

About the Role

Company Summary

AirQuest Environmental, Inc. is an Environmental and Industrial Hygiene Consulting Firm that offers environmental services for both public and private sector clients at sites located throughout the United States and internationally. AirQuest is seeking an experienced environmental field technician for a full-time position.

Job Summary

You will be an integral part of the industrial hygiene team by assisting in a variety of environmental and industrial hygiene field activities. AirQuest specializes in providing services to the following sectors: asbestos and lead-based paint detection and control, indoor air quality investigations, radon and/or mold detection and management services. You will be expected to take initiative in various projects assigned to you by your supervisor. After training and under supervision, you will perform a variety of specialized paraprofessional industrial hygiene, environmental or engineering field research, perform and document field observations report writing, file maintenance, basic scientific calculations, public relations and office administrative duties.

Position Information:

Full-Time (40-45 hours)

Typical hours range from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday-Friday as well as rotational on-call weekends to meet client needs as necessary. Additional hours, including nights and non-on-call weekends, are occasionally required.

$27+ per hour, depending on experience

401(k) & 401(k) Matching

PTO (Paid Time Off)

7.5 Paid Holidays

Professional Development Assistance

Specific Responsibilities and Requirements:

Conduct site inspections, material surveys and oversight activities for asbestos, lead, radon, mold, industrial hygiene and indoor air quality projects

Input field project data in Microsoft Word and Excel and prepare and review technical reports

Participate and pass required training and various required certification programs

Daily travel throughout Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties with occasional travel out of town for extended periods of times

Communicate effectively and on a timely basis with clients in-person, via emails and phone conversations

Required Skills & Qualifications:

4+ years of experience in the following specialties: industrial hygiene, indoor air quality, asbestos inspections and air sampling, lead inspection and risk assessment.

Must be able to read, understand, speak, and write in English

Must be proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel

Current certifications for asbestos, lead-based paint and mold are desirable

A bachelor’s degree or seeking a degree in an environmental science or industrial hygiene field, or other related fields is highly desirable.

Requirements:

Valid driver’s license and a reliable means of transportation

Ability to pass a comprehensive background check, physical examination and pre-employment drug test

Ability to travel for out-of-town work. In most cases short durations 2-5 days. This includes required training programs.

Ability to carry and use a ladder, use basic hand tools and equipment necessary for a given project and must be able to wear required personal protective equipment such as hard hats, hearing protection, safety glasses, respirators, protective footwear, and additional safety equipment such as fall protection harnesses and others as required by a given task

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.