Asbestos Sampling Technician

About the role

This Opportunity WSP is currently initiating a search for an Asbestos Sampling Technician for our Novi, MI office. Be involved in projects with our Earth and Environment Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges.

Responsibilities

• Be involved in projects with our Earth and Environment Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges.
• Asbestos abatement air monitoring
  Air monitoring of other constituents including silica, lead, and particulate material.
• Onsite analysis of asbestos PCM air samples
• Conduct asbestos-containing materials surveys
• Other building materials sampling requirement may include paints, PCB bulk products and concrete.
• Adherence to health and safety plans, work plans, and other project guidance documents
• Monitor project phasing plans and contractors' work to ensure quality control and contract ompliance; documenting work progress and issues arising throughout scope of project.
• Work with cross-functional teams in executing project work.
• Attend pre-construction meetings and answer questions from contractors and other attendees.
• Assist with calculating payments due to contractors for work completed.
• Engage in occasional contact with client and contractor personnel to schedule and coordinate project inspection.
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED
• 3+ years experience
• Michigan specific licenses or certifications: Asbestos Inspector, Asbestos Project Manager, Asbestos Air Monitoring Technician, NIOSH 582
• Experience overseeing abatement contractors
• Experience with Federal and State regulations related to asbestos and other regulated materials abatement
• Strong verbal, and inter-personal skills
• Good time-management skills. Ability to focus and attention to detail
• Must be organized and able to communicate clearly
• Team player and technical contributor
• Able to operate within scope, schedule and budget during project implementation
• Must be able to pass a HAZWOPER physical and be medically able to wear a tight-fitting respirator / Fit for Duty Exam / Medical Exam.
• Must pass drug test, background check and must have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the Company's driving (MVR) policy

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in closely related discipline is preferred.
• Related licenses or certificates in other states including: Ohio, Kentucky, Illinois and Indiana

Skills

Highly skilled in asbestos abatement, air monitoring, and building materials sampling. Proficient in health and safety plans, work plans, and project guidance documents. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, strong time management, and attention to detail. Team player and technical contributor. Ability to operate within scope, schedule and budget during project implementation. Must be able to pass a HAZWOPER physical and be medically able to wear a tight-fitting respirator / Fit for Duty Exam / Medical Exam. Must pass drug test, background check and must have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the Company's driving (MVR) policy.

Benefits

Flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. Challenges and growth opportunities for employees to contribute to client objectives, goals and challenges.

Pay

Details TBD

Schedule

Details TBD

About WSP

ABOUT US WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper. www.wsp.com WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges.

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