Industrial Hygiene Field Technician

Atlas; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 42,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Life & Disability insurance

Paid time off & holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Atlas is seeking an Industrial Hygiene Field Technician to support environmental and building science projects across commercial, industrial, and community settings. You will collect field data, perform inspections, and contribute to solutions that protect people, property, and the environment.

This role offers hands-on experience, professional development opportunities, and exposure to a wide range of environmental consulting services.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Interest in environmental consulting, industrial hygiene, building sciences, or field-based technical work.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and work both independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to obtain technical training and certifications related to radon, asbestos, lead, mold/IAQ, and industrial hygiene sampling.
• Ability to travel overnight approximately 25-35% of the time and work occasional nights and weekends.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to meet driving requirements.

Responsibilities

• Conduct field inspections and sample collection for asbestos, lead-based paint, mold, indoor air quality (IAQ), radon, industrial hygiene, and other environmental investigations.
• Document observations, interpret field data, and assist with technical reporting.
• Communicate professionally with clients, contractors, laboratories, and regulatory agencies.
• Follow established safety procedures and maintain high-quality field documentation.
• Support projects that may require evening, weekend, and overnight travel assignments.
• Assist across related environmental and building science services while developing new technical skills and certifications.

Skills

Communication

Multitasking

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

Atlas is a trusted leader in environmental and infrastructure consulting services; we provide services that enable communities to flourish and thrive. With a team of 3,500 employees and offices throughout the US, we combine local expertise and a network of relationships to deliver solutions to both public and private clients. Our services help improve the quality of life in the communities where we live and work. We always aim for smart, safe, and sustainable results. At Atlas we understand that our future is everyone’s responsibility, and we create a better experience at every stage of a project.

Job Description

As an Industrial Hygiene Field Technician, you’ll support environmental and building science projects that help identify and manage environmental hazards in commercial, industrial, and community settings. Working across a variety of project sites, you’ll collect field data, perform inspections, and contribute to solutions that protect people, property, and the environment. This role offers hands‑on experience, professional development opportunities, and exposure to a wide range of environmental consulting services.

Core Responsibilities

• Conduct field inspections and sample collection for asbestos, lead‑based paint, mold, indoor air quality (IAQ), radon, industrial hygiene, and other environmental investigations.
• Document observations, interpret field data, and assist with technical reporting.
• Communicate professionally with clients, contractors, laboratories, and regulatory agencies.
• Follow established safety procedures and maintain high‑quality field documentation. (Aligned to role requirements and Atlas safety standards.)
• Support projects that may require evening, weekend, and overnight travel assignments.
• Assist across related environmental and building science services while developing new technical skills and certifications.

You’ll thrive here if you have

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Interest in environmental consulting, industrial hygiene, building sciences, or field‑based technical work.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and work both independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Willingness to obtain technical training and certifications related to radon, asbestos, lead, mold/IAQ, and industrial hygiene sampling.
• Ability to travel overnight approximately 25‑35% of the time and work occasional nights and weekends.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to meet driving requirements.

What you can expect from us

Health & Wellness: We offer medical, dental and vision coverage with multiple plan options, including no‑cost employee‑only medical coverage.

Time Off & Family Support: We offer vacation time, paid holidays, sick & safety leave (SSL) and paid parental leave

Retirement: We help employees plan for the future with a 401(k) and company match.

Insurance: To provide protection and peace of mind, we offer Life, AD&D (Accidental Death & Dismemberment) and Disability insurance.

Safety Program: We are committed to safety as part of our ‘quality of life’ core value, and we provide approved PPE at no cost and reimbursement for prescription safety glasses and protective footwear.

Learning & Development: We provide clear career paths, learning resources and development programs allowing you to see how you can grow and advance within the company. We offer internal certifications on specific skills and support external credentials through tuition reimbursement.

Belonging: We support Employee Communities (ECs), voluntary, employee‑led groups that create connections, belonging and shared purposes.

Flexibility: May vary by project demands and regional workloads, but we are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to help employees manage their personal and professional responsibilities.

Our people and our culture are central to our work. Our values bring us together, create a sense of belonging and give us purpose. They guide how we make decisions, how we work as a team and how we serve our clients.

Life: We enhance the quality of life. We value people and safety above all else.

Heart: As our hallmark, we act with compassion, empathy, and respect.

Trust: We work together as partners, doing what we say with full accountability.

Mastery: Always striving for the highest quality, greatness inspires our work.

About the Job

• Employment Type: Full-time

EEO Statement

Atlas is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants without regard to race (including hairstyles, hair texture, hair type, or hair length commonly or historically associated with race), ethnicity, creed, religion or religious creed, color, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions or requests for pregnancy disability leave and/or family care leave), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship or immigration status, primary language, crime victim status, criminal conviction history, uniformed service member or veteran status, marital status, age, genetic information, disability or protected medical condition, genetics, political affiliation or activities, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.