Consultant, Asbestos Specialist

Description

• Management of sample collection and documentation.
• Monitor conformance with safety and emergency procedures.
• Collect and evaluate observations by others.
• Monitor site conditions for asbestos clearance sampling.
• Conduct behavior-based safety observations and coordinate internal Event Communication System activity.
• Complete and maintain required training, including:
• Ensure appropriate level of PPE is available and being used as required, as well as proper maintenance and sanitation of PPE.
• Maintain records.
• Exercise the authority to proceed with work after a stop-work order after receiving verification from Partner-in-Charge or H&S team.
• Exercise the authority to stop work, which will be executed upon determination of an imminent safety hazard or potentially dangerous situation (e.g., weather conditions, where this action is necessary).
• Collect asbestos samples in accordance with applicable regulatory guidelines and industry best practices to ensure accurate analysis and compliance.
• Conduct daily safety briefings with the project field team.
• Verify communication systems are in place.
• Serve as Asbestos Field Sampling Technician on assigned site investigation, remediation, and decommissioning/decontamination/demolition environmental construction projects and to implement site-specific Health & Safety Plans.
• Oversee that safety equipment is maintained; establish and execute decontamination procedures.

Requirements

• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
• CPR/First Aid
• Bachelors degree in engineering, geology, environmental science, biology, industrial hygiene, or a related discipline; Or the equivalency of 8+ years related experience in lieu of education (2 years for each 1 year of education), in addition to the required years of experience outlined below.
• Incident investigation and root cause analysis
• California Department of Public Health – Certified Lead Sampling Technician or Certified Lead Inspector / Assessor.
• 8-hour OSHA HAZWOPER Supervisor - desirable
• California Department of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) - Certified Asbestos Consultant (CAC) or Certified Site Surveillance (CSST) Certification, current.
• 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER - desirable
• Good with computers including but not limited Word, Excel, PowerPoint, CAD, etc.
• Confined space and excavation awareness - desirable
• 2+ years of relevant experience.
• Ability to travel within the state of California to client sites. As well as other states throughout the US based on business needs.
• ERM Field Safety Officer Training Modules
• Driver's License Required: This position requires a valid driver's license and/or the ability to operate a company vehicle due to the nature of job duties, which include frequent travel to various client locations across a large geographical area.
• Hazard recognition and job hazard analysis

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance