Staff Industrial Hygienist Technician

Voluntary Protection Programs Participants' Association, Inc.; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Terracon is seeking an Industrial Hygienist/Technician to join our San Jose, CA team. The role focuses on building inspections, asbestos/lead oversight, and industrial hygiene services across the San Francisco Bay Area and statewide projects.

You will evaluate sampling results, prepare risk reports, and develop improvement recommendations while presenting findings to clients and supporting regulatory compliance efforts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Science or related field or 4–6 years related experience.
• Minimum 1–3 years’ experience.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• DOSH CSST or CAC certification.
• CDPH Lead Sampling Technician, Lead Inspector/Assessor and/or Lead Project Monitor.
• A valid driver’s license may be required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial building inspections for asbestos and lead.
• Assist project managers with industrial hygiene inspections.
• Evaluate sampling results and develop recommendations to correct and improve environments.
• Present findings and report recommendations to clients.
• Support Phase I Assessments, Limited Site Investigations, and regulatory compliance as needed.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Science or related science field

Job description

General Responsibilities

Are you, or someone you know, looking for a career in building sciences (asbestos, mold, lead-based paint, etc.) and industrial hygiene? If you’re eager to learn and grow your career with a top environmental firm, then join our team today as an Industrial Hygiene Technician!

Terracon is seeking an Industrial Hygienist to join our team in the South San Francisco Bay Area, (San Jose) CA. This position would be part of a very skilled team that performs airborne chemical monitoring, noise assessments, indoor air quality surveys, asbestos and lead in building materials investigations, safety audits, and other activities. We are looking for an enthusiastic, flexible, and personable individual with an eye for detail, a willingness to learn, and a desire to be part of a growing and high-performing team. This is a project-focused position. Terracon is an employee-owned organization that creates earth-to-sky solutions with relatable people all working to protect our resources, our health, and our future!

Job Description

This position will be primarily based in San Jose, CA but will provide support for projects in the entire San Francisco Bay area and occasionally elsewhere throughout the state.

You will conduct initial building inspections, asbestos and lead abatement oversight, and assist project managers with industrial hygiene inspections. You will evaluate sampling results, prepare risk assessment reports, and develop recommendations to correct and improve the environment. The position also entails presenting and communicating findings and report recommendations to clients. In addition, you will support other environmental services such as Phase I Assessments, Limited Site Investigations, and regulatory compliance, as needed.

Essential Roles And 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 complying with Cal/OSHA regulations.
• Performing air monitoring and visual inspections during asbestos and lead abatement projects.
• Calibrating, cleaning and maintaining field monitoring equipment, such as sampling devices, and microscopes.
• Following safety rules, guidelines and standards for all projects. Participating in pre-task planning. Reporting any safety issues or concerns to management. Candidate will be required to adhere to strict company health and safety standards.
• May serve as team member or participate in meetings and communications with client pertaining to specific projects/tasks.
• Ability to climb ladders, lift/carry equipment (generally up to 50 lbs.), stand for long periods of time.
• Responsible for maintaining quality standards on all projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Science or related science field or 4-6 years related experience.
• Minimum 1-3 years’ experience.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• DOSH Certified Site Surveillance Technician (CSST) or Certified Asbestos Consultant (CAC)
• CDPH Lead Sampling Technician, Lead Inspector/Assessor and/or Lead Project Monitor
• A valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history may be required.

Preferred Certifications

• NIOSH 582 Certification