Consultant, Asbestos Specialist

About the role

Join ERM as a Consultant, Asbestos Specialist in Irvine, CA. This role offers a unique opportunity to apply deep technical expertise in asbestos and field safety while expanding your experience across various consulting areas.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Asbestos Field Sampling Technician on assigned site investigation, remediation, and decommissioning/decontamination/demolition environmental construction projects.
• Implement site-specific Health & Safety Plans.
• Ensure appropriate level of PPE is available and properly used, including maintenance and sanitation.
• Collect asbestos samples in accordance with regulatory guidelines and industry best practices.
• Manage sample collection and documentation processes.
• Avoidance of safety hazards and resume work upon proper authorization.
• Conduct daily safety briefings with field teams.
• Oversee maintenance of safety equipment and execute decontamination procedures.
• Maintain accurate project and compliance records.
• Support work across related consulting fields including decommissioning, demolition, production safety, construction safety, air compliance, and contaminated site investigation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or degree in Engineering, Geology, Environmental Science or a related discipline; or eight (8) years of equivalent experience.
• Two (2) years of experience in asbestos-related projects specifically to industrial sites, large demolition projects, construction safety, air compliance and contaminated site investigation.
• California Department of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) Certified Asbestos Consultant (CAC) or Certified Site Surveillance (CSST) Certification, current.
• California Department of Public Health (CDPH) – Certified Lead Sampling Technician or Certified Lead Inspector / Assessor, current.
• Strong computer skills including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, CAD, etc.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to be cross-trained in additional health and safety/industrial hygiene work.
• 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.

Qualifications

• Driver's License Required.

Skills

• Strong computer skills including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, CAD, etc.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to be cross-trained in additional health and safety/industrial hygiene work.

Benefits

• Paid time off.
• Parental leave.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, AD&D insurance.
• 401(k) or RRSP/DPSP.

Pay

The anticipated annual base pay for this role is $77,800–$96,414 (USD). Actual pay will depend on factors such as education, experience, skills, location, performance, and business needs. In some cases, pay may fall outside this range.

Schedule

Not specified.