Industrial Hygiene Field Technician, Asbestos and Lead

Arcadis; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full medical, dental, and vision benefits

All travel expenses paid

Paid holidays and PTO

Job summary

Arcadis is seeking an Asbestos and Lead Inspector/Monitor to work on projects related to environmental safety in the Los Angeles/Irvine region. The role involves inspections, air sampling, and monitoring of abatement projects, requiring specific state certifications. The company offers a range of benefits including full medical, paid holidays, and flexible hours from day one of employment.

Ideal candidates will possess strong problem-solving and communication skills, and the ability to perform tasks independently or in a team, with flexibility for various work hours to meet project demands.

Qualifications

• Valid California Certified Site Surveillance Technician credential required.
• Experience in lead-paint and hazardous material management.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally.

Responsibilities

• Perform fieldwork for asbestos and lead projects including inspections.
• Communicate with project managers and clients for project success.
• Document field notes and sampling results.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Strong communication skills

Ability to lift and carry equipment

Ability to climb ladders

Education

High School Diploma or GED

AS or BS in physical sciences or environmental sciences (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Job description

Overview

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets. We are more than 34,000 people, in over 30 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.

Role description

Arcadis has an immediate need for an Asbestos and Lead Inspector/Monitor on our Regulated Building Material and Industrial Hygiene team in the Los Angeles area. The role includes performing field work for asbestos and lead-related projects, such as inspections, abatement monitoring/oversight, air sampling and onsite analysis. Additional tasks may also include indoor air quality (IAQ)/mold investigations, building characterization assessments, and report writing.

The position requires candidate to have a valid state of California Certified Site Surveillance Technician (CSST) asbestos credential and a valid state of California Lead Sampling Technician credential. The location will be based out of either our Los Angeles or Irvine offices, with project sites throughout the greater Southern California area and other western states. Project specific training will be provided by Arcadis, as needed.

Role accountabilities

• Routinely interact/communicate with Arcadis’ project managers, and leaders; abatement contractors; consultants; and client personnel to ensure on time and satisfactory performance on projects.
• Manage and self-perform tasks associated with inspections/surveys and abatement monitoring for asbestos, lead, mold (water intrusion), IAQ, and other regulated building materials at a variety of facilities including but not limited to: commercial, public schools, financial, retail, industrial, chemical, manufacturing, oil/gas, electrical, etc.
• Provide detailed written and/or electronic project field notes, sampling summaries for work conducted.
• Travel to project locations in the greater Southern California area on a daily basis. Also, travel longer distances, with the potential for overnight stays, as required.
• Employees are expected to be flexible as work hours may include nights and weekends, or extended work beyond 8 hours depending on the project.

The ideal candidate will have

• Problem-solving skills: able to identify problems and implement corrective processes.
• Strong communication, skills both written and verbal
• Ability to take ownership of assigned work and contribute to the success of the team. This includes the ability self-perform work, prioritize schedule, communicate with project team as needed, produce on time, high-quality documentation and be responsive to phone and email requests
• The willingness to learn new digital technologies for field services
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 30 lbs. of equipment over the duration of a work shift
• Must be able to climb and descend a ladder
• A valid driver’s license, clean driving record is required.
• Must be able to clear background check, pass medical exam and be medically cleared to wear negative pressure respirator
• Ability to work on teams as well as independently with minimal direct supervision

Position benefits

• Full medical, dental and vision benefits - effective your first day of work!
• All travel expenses paid/ flexible working hours
• Paid holidays and 3 weeks of paid time off (PTO)

Qualifications & Experience

Required:

• Experience in a consulting environment with lead-paint, hazardous building materials management, indoor air quality, mold evaluations, and ventilation system assessments.
• State of California Certified Site Surveillance Technician
• State of California Lead Sampling Technician preferred
• High School Diploma or GED

Preferred:

• AS or BS in physical sciences or industrial hygiene, safety, environmental sciences, or related science or engineering fields, not required
• General understanding of HVAC systems, building mechanical systems, building construction
• General understanding of building renovation and demolition
• CDPH Lead Inspector, Assessor, or Project Monitor
• NIOSH 582 certification or equivalent certification
• OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER
• OSHA 30-hour Construction
• Experience with Microsoft products such as Word, Excel, Outlook

Equal opportunity statement

Arcadis is an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis prohibited by law.