Staff Industrial Hygienist Technician

• Minimum Salary: 80,860
• Maximum Salary: 113,230

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 a Staff Industrial Hygienist to join our team in the East San Francisco Bay Area, (Concord) 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 Concord, 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.

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.

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