Industrial Hygiene Field Technician, Asbestos and Lead

About the role

Arcadis has an immediate need for an Asbestos and Lead Inspector/Monitor on our Regulated Building Material and Industrial Hygiene team in the Los Angeles area. The role includes performing field work for asbestos and lead-related projects, such as inspections, abatement monitoring/oversight, air sampling, and onsite analysis. Additional tasks may also include indoor air quality (IAQ)/mold investigations, building characterization assessments, and report writing.

The position requires a valid California Certified Site Surveillance Technician (CSST) asbestos credential and a valid California Lead Sampling Technician credential. The location will be based out of either our Los Angeles or Irvine offices, with project sites throughout the greater Southern California area and other western states. Project-specific training will be provided by Arcadis as needed.

Responsibilities

• Routinely interact and communicate with Arcadis’ project managers, leaders, abatement contractors, consultants, and client personnel to ensure on-time and satisfactory performance on projects.
• Manage and self-perform tasks associated with inspections, surveys, and abatement monitoring for asbestos, lead, mold (water intrusion), IAQ, and other regulated building materials at a variety of facilities, including commercial, public schools, financial, retail, industrial, chemical, manufacturing, oil/gas, and electrical sites.
• Provide detailed written and/or electronic project field notes and sampling summaries for work conducted.
• Travel to project locations in the greater Southern California area on a daily basis, with potential for longer-distance travel and overnight stays as required.
• Be flexible with work hours, which may include nights, weekends, or extended workdays beyond 8 hours depending on project needs.

Requirements

• Valid California Certified Site Surveillance Technician (CSST) asbestos credential.
• Valid California Lead Sampling Technician credential.
• High School Diploma or GED (required).
• Experience in a consulting environment with lead-paint, hazardous building materials management, indoor air quality, mold evaluations, and ventilation system assessments.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 30 lbs. of equipment over the duration of a work shift.
• Ability to climb and descend a ladder.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Ability to clear a background check, pass a medical exam, and be medically cleared to wear a negative pressure respirator.
• Ability to work on teams as well as independently with minimal direct supervision.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in physical sciences, industrial hygiene, safety, environmental sciences, or related science or engineering fields.
• General understanding of HVAC systems, building mechanical systems, and building construction.
• General understanding of building renovation and demolition.
• CDPH Lead Inspector, Assessor, or Project Monitor certification.
• NIOSH 582 certification or equivalent.
• OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER certification.
• OSHA 30-hour Construction certification.
• Experience with Microsoft products such as Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Skills

• Problem-solving: ability to identify problems and implement corrective processes.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to take ownership of assigned work and contribute to team success, including self-performing work, prioritizing schedules, and producing high-quality documentation on time.
• Willingness to learn new digital technologies for field services.

Benefits

• Full medical, dental, and vision benefits effective on the first day of work.
• All travel expenses paid and flexible working hours.
• Paid holidays and 3 weeks of paid time off (PTO).
• 401K, short-term disability (STD), long-term disability (LTD), AD&D, and life insurance.
• Paid parental leave, reward and recognition program, and optional benefits including wellbeing benefits, adoption assistance, and tuition reimbursement.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $59,616 – $89,424. Actual salaries will vary based on experience, education, budget, internal equity, project, and location.

Schedule

• Flexible work hours, with potential for nights, weekends, or extended workdays beyond 8 hours depending on project needs.
• Nine paid holidays and 15 days of PTO that accrue per year.