Environmental Field Technician

EFI Global is a full-service engineering, fire investigation, environmental, health and safety, and specialty consulting services firm serving a variety of industries in both the public and private sectors. Over the last four decades, we have grown from a boutique firm specializing in handling insurance fraud and arson cases and providing expert witness testimony, into a recognized global leader in engineering failure analysis, origin-and-cause investigations, environmental consulting, laboratory testing and specialty consulting.

About the role

To provide field services and collaborate with scientists, Sr. Environmental Field Technicians, and forensic experts on environmental investigation projects to deliver consulting services to clients regarding environmental health and safety (EHS) issues.

Responsibilities

• Conducts microbial, lead, asbestos, and industrial hygiene inspections and sampling.
• Processes and disposes of samples and evidence in accordance with American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) and industry standards.
• Prepares chain of custody forms for analytical testing, recording survey data in approved forms.
• Documents and maintains billable hours on a time and expense basis 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.
• Partners with Sr. Environmental Field Technicians on complex cases.
• Prepares inspection reports based on scientific findings and scope of work per project.
• Follows industry acceptable methodology for performance of services.
• Develops and maintains positive relationships with clients, colleagues, subcontractors and prospects.
• Assists and observes contractor work on projects and interacts with clients and contractor or subcontractor representatives.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Supports the organization's quality program(s).

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in Environmental Science, Microbiology, Industrial Hygiene, or related science from an accredited college or university preferred.
• High school diploma and two (2) years of experience or equivalent combination of experience and education required.
• Current professional certifications and licensure for the respective state and a valid driver’s license with clean driving history.
• Current Certified Microbial Consultant (CMC), Certified Indoor Environmentalist (CIE), Certified Residential Mold Inspector (CRMI) or equivalent preferred.
• Current Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) Inspector license, current EPA Inspector license or current EPA Asbestos Abatement or OSHA Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) training is preferred.

Skills

• 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

• 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.
• Ability to climb, crawl, stoop, kneel, reaching/working overhead.
• Ability to lift/carry up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to push/pull up to 100 pounds.
• Ability to drive up to 4 hours per day.
• Clear and conceptual thinking ability; excellent judgment, troubleshooting, problem solving, analysis, and discretion.
• Ability to handle work-related stress and multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Ability to meet deadlines.

Pay

The range of starting pay for this role is $28-$37 per hour for the jurisdiction noted in this job posting.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401k with matching.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Disability and life insurance.
• Employee assistance program.
• Flexible spending or health savings account.
• Additional voluntary benefits.