Industrial Hygiene Technician: Field Air Quality Inspector

Terracon; Concord (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Terracon in Concord, CA seeks an Industrial Hygiene Technician to join our team in the East San Francisco Bay Area. The role focuses on inspections for asbestos and lead, indoor air quality surveys, and assisting with industrial hygiene tasks across the Bay Area and statewide as needed.

Responsibilities include sampling, risk assessment reporting, and presenting findings to clients. This is a project-focused role with wear for fieldwork and client interaction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Science or a related field is required.
• 1–3 years of related experience is required; Master’s degree is preferred.
• DOSH CSST or CAC certification is required or preferred.
• CDPH Lead Sampling Technician/Lead Inspector/Assessor/Lead Project Monitor certifications are required or preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performing building inspections for asbestos-containing materials in accordance with regulatory guidelines.
• Sampling of painted coatings (via paint chip or XRF) in commercial and industrial settings.
• Performing indoor air quality assessments and other industrial hygiene assessments such as worker exposure monitoring per Cal/OSHA regulations.
• Carrying out air monitoring and visual inspections during asbestos and lead abatement projects.
• Calibrating, cleaning and maintaining field monitoring equipment (sampling devices, microscopes).
• Participating in safety planning and ensuring adherence to health and safety standards on projects.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Hygiene or related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Sampling devices

Microscopes

XRF analysis

Job description

Terracon in Concord, CA seeks an Industrial Hygiene Technician to join our team in the East San Francisco Bay Area. The role focuses on inspections for asbestos and lead, indoor air quality surveys, and assisting with industrial hygiene tasks across the Bay Area and statewide as needed.

Responsibilities include sampling, risk assessment reporting, and presenting findings to clients. This is a project-focused role with wear for fieldwork and client interaction.