Field Industrial Hygienist Technician (CA WA only)
About The Position
Terracon is seeking a Field Industrial Hygienist Technician to join their team in Concord, CA. This role supports projects in the San Francisco Bay Area and occasionally throughout the state. The position involves conducting building inspections, asbestos and lead abatement oversight, and assisting project managers with industrial hygiene inspections. Responsibilities include evaluating sampling results, preparing risk assessment reports, developing recommendations for environmental improvements, and communicating findings to clients. The role also supports environmental services like Phase I Assessments, Limited Site Investigations, and regulatory compliance. Terracon is an employee-owned organization focused on environmental solutions.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Science or related science field.
- A valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history may be required.
- Ability to use a microscope.
- Willingness to acquire necessary certifications for asbestos and lead inspections.
Nice To Haves
- NIOSH 582 Certification
- DOSH Certified Site Surveillance Technician (CSST) or Certified Asbestos Consultant (CAC)
- CDPH Lead Sampling Technician, Lead Inspector/Assessor and/or Lead Project Monitor
Responsibilities
- Performing building inspections for asbestos-containing materials in accordance with regulatory guidelines.
- Sampling of painted coatings (via paint chip or XRF) in commercial and industrial settings.
- Performing indoor air quality assessments and other industrial hygiene assessments such as worker exposure monitoring complying with Cal/OSHA regulations.
- Performing air monitoring and visual inspections during asbestos and lead abatement projects.
- Calibrating, cleaning and maintaining field monitoring equipment, such as sampling devices, and microscopes.
- Following safety rules, guidelines and standards for all projects.
- Participating in pre-task planning.
- Reporting any safety issues or concerns to management.
- Adhering to strict company health and safety standards.
- Serving as a team member or participating in meetings and communications with clients pertaining to specific projects/tasks.
- Ability to climb ladders, lift/carry equipment (generally up to 50 lbs.), stand for long periods of time.
- Responsible for maintaining quality standards on all projects.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
