Environmental Project Assessor - Michigan (BVTA)

Bureau Veritas•Detroit, MI

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About The Position

A WORLD LEADER IN TESTING, INSPECTION & CERTIFICATION SERVICES Bureau Veritas offers dynamic, exciting employment opportunities with an attractive salary/benefit package and an opportunity to play a vital role with a global organization. If you would enjoy working in a dynamic environment and are looking for an opportunity to become part of a stellar team of professionals, we invite you to apply online today. Bureau Veritas is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, citizen status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other non-job-related characteristics. This position is responsible to ensure equal opportunity in employment in that all persons are treated equally and on the basis of merit, in decisions regarding selection, placement, promotions, training, work assignments, transfers and other personnel actions. City: Detroit State: MichiganDo you enjoy traveling the country and seeing new places? Do you have a keen eye for details and enjoy applying that to new environments every day? Do you pride yourself on providing technical excellence to customers? WE are looking for YOU if… … you have experience conducting Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (ESA’s) and writing technical reports to detail your findings. We are looking for you if you pride yourself on delivering outstanding customer service and a final product in which you are proud and believe in. We are looking for you if you have a strong understanding of ASTM standards and applying them to both walkthroughs and reports. YOU are looking for US if… …you are looking for an opportunity to become an integral part of an innovative and winning team that emphasizes respect, integrity, and reliability. You are looking for us if you want to enter an environment that fosters personal and professional growth with limitless possibilities for development and advancement. You are looking for us if you enjoy a fast-paced, work-hard play-hard environment working with industry experts who are also awesome people! We are committed to providing our employees a flexible work environment with equal opportunity for learning and personal growth. At BUREAU VERITAS, we are here to create trust, we are here to leave our mark responsibly, we believe in the strength of diversity, and we demonstrate ambition with humility. If this sounds like you, join the BUREAU VERITAS team! You will be primarily responsible for… Performing Environmental Site Assessments (ESA’s) nationwide as well as other property related services. Experience with HUD Protocols preferred. Conducting interviews with property owners, occupants, key site personnel and local government officials to obtain information concerning the environmental conditions related to the property and adjacent properties. Performing limited screenings for the presence of asbestos, lead-based paint, radon, and lead in drinking water. Screenings may include collection of samples. Writing reports, taking into consideration any unique client scope requirements, which convey the environmental assessment and provide exhibits which illustrate or clarify information presented in the body of the report.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university in Environmental Science/Engineering or related field or equivalent relative experience is preferred; minimum three years’ experience performing Phase I and/or Phase II environmental inspections including successful completion of 75 -100 Phase I and/or Phase II inspections.
AHERA, Asbestos Inspector Certification and OSHA-40-hour certification preferred;
Valid driver's license is required
Personal credit sufficient to charge business travel expenses of up to $3,000 required.
Must have a clean driving record
Must have a cell phone and supply your own internet service.
Must be able to work from a remote location
Occasional weekend travel required.
Must be willing to fly and live near (or be willing to relocate to) a major metropolitan area with reasonable access to a major airport.
Ability to travel, on average, approximately 50% to 75% of time to client sites across the U.S. via plane and/or driving as determined based on project location. Common patterns of travel include one day on-site followed by one day at home. The time at home is spent writing reports that communicate the field findings. Overnight stays away from home may be required.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with BV employees and customers
Proficient in all Microsoft Office applications with a strong emphasis in MS PowerPoint, Word and Excel
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Excellent time management skills including ability to perform multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment and ability to work independently.
Excellent computer skills.
Ability to use and skillfully operate an electronic tablet efficiently in the field for live data collection is essential to this position.
Must have experience working with Microsoft Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

Completes Environmental Site Assessments (ESA) to identify Recognized Environmental Conditions (RECs) and other conditions of environmental concerns as outlined in the scope of work.
Turns in completed field notes to BV after completion of onsite assessment.
Conducts interviews with property owners, occupants, key site personnel and local government officials to obtain information concerning the environmental conditions related to the property and adjacent properties.
Performs limited screenings for the presence of asbestos, lead-based paint, radon, and lead in drinking water. Screenings may include collection of samples.
Writes reports, taking into consideration any unique client scope requirements, which convey the environmental assessment and provide exhibits which illustrate or clarify information presented in the body of the report. Provides photographic documentation of the site.
Maintains daily communications with Field Management team and Senior Environmental Consultant to keep them informed of any actual or potential problems including continuous updates of when assigned tasks are to be completed.
Reviews available previous assessment reports, historical and regulatory records for the property and for the surrounding area and reports data in accordance with ASTM criteria and client's scope of work. The Project Manager is expected to make all reasonable efforts to identify the historical use of the property and surrounding properties.
Climb ladders (including vertical ladders up multiple stories) and/or steep roof stairs (for each building assessed, at least once per on-site assessment)
Ability to travel, on average, approximately 50% to 75% of time to client sites across the U.S. via plane and/or driving as determined based on project location. Common patterns of travel include two days on-site followed by three days at home per week; or one week on-site followed by one week at home. The time at home is spent writing reports that communicate the field findings. Overnight stays away from home may be required.
Due to the possession of special skills or experience, may be assigned to perform various types of services such as, but not limited to: facility condition assessments, structural, mechanical, civil, or environmental surveys; pre-construction document reviews; construction monitoring; desk reviews; report reviews; or document review. This position may also be assigned to provide training programs.
Enhances professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks and participating in professional societies.
Complies with federal, state and local legal requirements by studying new and existing legislation; anticipating future legislation, enforcing adherence to requirements, and advising management on necessary action.
Protects operations by keeping company information confidential.
Delivers outstanding customer service through timely response and proactive solutions to clients needs.
Demonstrates BV's guiding principles in support of the company's strategic goals.
Follows all documented policies, Standard Operating Procedures, and Work Instructions applicable to the position and support of BV's quality standards.
Maintains safe and clean work area by complying with all procedures, rules, and regulations.
Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
Ability to work from remote location.