Industrial Hygiene Technician

Atlas; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid vacation and holidays

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Atlas in Albany, NY is looking for an Industrial Hygiene Technician to support environmental site assessments and ensure project compliance. In this full-time role, you will conduct hazardous materials surveys, provide oversight during abatement activities, and prepare detailed reports based on findings.

The ideal candidate has a High School diploma or bachelor's degree in a related field and 2-3 years of experience. Health benefits, retirement plans, and flexible working options are offered.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience as an industrial hygiene technician.
• Valid driver’s license to successfully complete Drug-Alcohol Testing.
• Ability to wear a respirator and other PPE.

Responsibilities

• Conduct hazardous materials surveys under supervision.
• Provide oversight during abatement activities.
• Prepare reports detailing survey/project information.

Skills

Environmental science knowledge

Asbestos/lead/mold remediation monitoring

Technical/report writing

Knowledge of federal/state/local regulations

Education

High School Diploma or bachelor's degree

40-hr HAZWOPER certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

At Atlas, we provide services that enable communities to flourish and thrive. If you are an Industrial Hygiene Technician ready to support environmental site assessments and ensure safe, compliant project execution, this is your moment.

Core Responsibilities

• Under supervision, conduct asbestos, lead-based paint, mold, and/or other hazardous materials surveys.
• Provide asbestos and lead-based paint oversight during abatement activities.
• Collect detailed field notes and photographs of site conditions and findings.
• Prepare chain‑of‑custody documents for analytical testing, recording survey data on approved forms completely and legibly.
• Compose detailed sample location maps.
• Compile and organize data for report. Present data and make recommendations to upper‑level staff. Prepare reports or portions of reports detailing survey/project information.
• After training, use standard and specialized equipment such as hand tools for collection of building material samples, high volume and low volume pumps, rotometer, XRF analyzer, moisture meter, mold pump, infrared camera, IAQ meter, and/or others.
• After training, calibrate instruments, use equipment in the field, download data, clean and maintain equipment.
• Implement Atlas’s health and safety policies and procedures.
• Approval to drive a company vehicle or rental vehicles – valid Driver’s License and clean driving record.
• Travel locally and regionally to project sites as required.
• Work night shifts and weekends when required, up to 70%.

You’ll thrive here if you have

• High School Diploma or bachelor's degree (preferred) in environmental science, environmental studies, industrial hygiene, occupational health and safety, public health, project management, construction, or related field and 2‑3 years of experience as an industrial hygiene technician.
• Valid driver’s license to successfully complete Drug‑Alcohol Testing.
• Ability to wear a respirator, safety harness, and other personal protective equipment as needed.
• Able/willing to conduct asbestos/lead/mold remediation monitoring projects, asbestos/lead/mold surveys, and/or exposure monitoring and specialized industrial hygiene projects.
• 40‑hr HAZWOPER certification preferred.
• Professional license in at least one of the following: Asbestos, Lead, Mold is preferred.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Knowledge of federal, state and local regulations applicable to asbestos and lead preferred.
• Technical/report writing skills are preferred.
• Ability to climb stairs/ladders and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to travel locally Eastern NY up to 100%.
• Ability to travel regionally (New York State) up to 50%.
• Reliable transportation.

What you can expect from us

The A-Team Experience is our employee program focused on helping our people thrive professionally, personally and as part of a community.

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

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.

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.

Notice to Third Party Agencies

Please note that Atlas Technical Consultants does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, Atlas will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, Atlas explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Atlas.

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