This position will be primarily based in Colton, CA and provide support for projects in Los Angeles County, Orange County and San Diego County, as needed. You will conduct initial building inspections, asbestos and lead abatement oversight and assist project managers with industrial hygiene inspections. You will evaluate sampling results and prepare risk assessment reports and develop recommendations to correct and improve the environment. In addition, you will support in environmental services ... more details
Are you, or someone you know, looking for a career in building sciences and industrial hygiene (asbestos, mold, lead-based paint, etc.)? If you’re eager to learn and grow your environmental career with a top environmental firm, then join our team today as an Industrial Hygiene and Asbestos Technician! We have been ranked by Engineering News-Record (ENR) as the #1 asbestos and lead abatement firm for 9 consecutive years!
The location for this position can be located out of the following Terracon offices: San Diego, Colton, Los Angeles or Orange County.
The ideal candidate is passionate about protecting public health and the environment, willing to acquire necessary certifications for asbestos and lead inspections and can use a microscope. Terracon is seeking and Asbestos and Industrial Hygiene Technician to join our team in San Diego, CA. This position would be part of a very skilled team that performs airborne chemical monitoring, noise monitoring, indoor air quality surveys, asbestos and lead based paint surveys, 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. Never focused on one thing too long. Terracon is an employee-owned organization that creates earth-to-sky solutions with down-to-earth people. Protecting our resources…and our future!
Job Description: This position will be primarily based in Colton, CA and provide support for projects in Los Angeles County, Orange County and San Diego County, as needed. You will conduct initial building inspections, asbestos and lead abatement oversight and assist project managers with industrial hygiene inspections. You will evaluate sampling results and prepare risk assessment reports and develop recommendations to correct and improve the environment. In addition, you will support in environmental services such as Phase I Assessments, Limited Site Investigations, and regulatory compliance, as needed.
Essential Role and Responsibilities:
Performance of building inspections for asbestos-containing building materials in accordance with regulatory guidelines
Perform air monitoring and visual inspections during asbestos and lead abatement projects.
Sampling of painted coatings (via paint chip or XRF) in residential, commercial and industrial settings.
Calibrate, clean and maintain field monitoring equipment, such as sampling devices, sampling media and microscope.
Performing indoor air quality assessments and other industrial hygiene assessments.
May serve as team member or participate in meetings and communications with client pertaining to specific projects/tasks. Follow safety rules, guidelines and standards for all projects. Participate in pre-task planning. Report any safety issues or concerns to management. Candidate will be required to adhere to strict company health and safety standards.
Be responsible for maintaining quality standards on all projects.
Ability to climb ladders, lift/carry equipment (generally up to 50 lbs), stand for long periods of time
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science or related science field and a minimum 1 year related experience. Or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 5 years’ related experience.
DOSH Certified Site Surveillance Technician (CSST)
CDPH Lead Sampling Technician
Valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history.
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