Seeking an experienced Environmental Field Technician with asbestos inspector and PM/AMT certification to perform environmental project oversight, air monitoring, building surveys for asbestos-containing materials, lead paint, mold and other hazards to provide technical oversight and assessments.

Will provide training for entry-level candidates!

PRIMARY PURPOSE: To provide field services and collaborates with scientists and forensic experts on complex and detailed environmental investigation projects; to provide consulting services to clients regarding environmental health and safety (EH&S) issues in accordance with assignments from clients or assigned legal counsel.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conducts and leads microbial, lead, asbestos, and industrial hygiene inspections and sampling.
• Performs indoor air quality investigations.
• Develops protocol and abatement specifications and acts as a consultant on other industrial hygiene services projects.
• Processes and dispose of samples and evidence in accordance with American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) and industry standards.
• Prepares inspection reports based on scientific findings and scope of work per project.
• Prepares chain of custody forms for analytical testing, recording survey data in approved forms.
• Performs more complex collection of field and/or laboratory data and more complex laboratory testing
• Documents and maintains billable hours on a time and expense basis, as applicable, for services rendered for external clients.
• Gathers detailed notes, takes photographs, and documents temperature, relative humidity, and moisture content measurements.
• Promotes and markets utilization of the company’s investigative services by the insurance industry within assigned territory.
• Provides oversight and mentors less experienced Environmental Field Technicians.
• Develops and maintains positive relationships with clients, colleagues, subcontractors and prospects.
• Ensures industry acceptable methodology for performance of services is followed.
• Observes contractor work on projects and interacts with clients and contractor or subcontractor representatives accordingly.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Supports the organization's quality program(s).
• Travels as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Licensing

• High school diploma required.
• Preferred Associates or Bachelors degree in Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, Construction or Building Safety or related science from an accredited college or university.
• Preferred current Training Certificates or Licensure for the following:
  • EPA AHERA Asbestos Inspector
  • EPA Abatement Supervisor
  • Texas Air Monitoring Technician (including NIOSH 582 training)
  • Texas Individual Asbestos Consultant (or Asbestos Inspector, Asbestos Project Manager, Air Monitoring Technician)
  • Texas Mold Assessment Technician or Consultant
  • EPA Lead Inspector or Risk Manager
• Related licenses in other states are considered a plus.
• Current HAZWOPER training is a plus.
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving history.

Experience
Four (4) years of experience in at least one of the following disciplines: asbestos and lead-based paint surveys and project monitoring, microbial and IAQ investigations, industrial hygiene surveys, soil/water sampling or related field or equivalent combination of experience and education required.
Skills & Knowledge

• Knowledge and understanding of current industry standards, regulations, techniques, and equipment for performance of EHS services.
• Excellent oral and written communication
• PC literate, including Microsoft Office products
  Good organizational skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Analytical and interpretive skills
• Problem solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and set priorities
• Ability to work independently or in a team environment
• Ability to meet or exceed Performance Competencies

WORK ENVIRONMENT
When applicable and appropriate, consideration will be given to reasonable accommodations.

Mental: Clear and conceptual thinking ability; excellent judgment, troubleshooting, problem solving, analysis, and discretion; ability to handle work-related stress; ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously; and ability to meet deadlines
Physical:

• Must be able to stand and/or walk for long periods of time.
• Must be able to kneel, squat or bend.
• Must be able to work outdoors in hot and/or cold weather conditions.
• Have the ability to climb, crawl, stoop, kneel, reaching/working overhead,
• Be able lift/carry up to 50 pounds
• Be able to push/pull up to 100 pounds.
• Be able to drive up to 4 hours per day.

Auditory/Visual: Hearing, vision and talking

The statements contained in this document are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a colleague assigned to this description. They are not intended to constitute a comprehensive list of functions, duties, or local variances. Management retains the discretion to add or to change the duties of the position at any time.

Sedgwick is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace