Field Supervisor - Industrial Hygiene

TITAN Environmental Solutions • Fullerton, CA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Field Supervisor role is designed for experienced industrial hygienists who want to advance their careers without moving into a purely management track. This position offers a step up in title, pay, and influence, allowing individuals to remain hands-on in the field. The role focuses on coaching, providing feedback, conducting quality reviews, and serving as a technical resource on-site. It is ideal for someone who excels at problem-solving in real-time, enjoys developing others, and possesses deep technical knowledge. The Field Supervisor will work directly with field technicians, apprentices, and interns, ensuring they are prepared for jobs, auditing work quality, confirming adherence to procedures, and providing hands-on training and coaching. This is a field-first leadership role, emphasizing strong technical judgment and people skills, with no responsibility for budgets or departmental staffing.

Requirements

• Cal/OSHA Certified Asbestos Consultant (CAC)
• Certified Site Surveillance Technician (CSST)
• Lead Inspector/Assessor Certification (CDPH-accredited)
• OSHA 30-Hour Certification
• 3+ years of hands-on field experience in industrial hygiene, asbestos, lead, or environmental consulting.
• Strong, natural people skills — approachable, patient, and direct.
• A genuine interest in coaching, mentoring, and developing less experienced staff.
• Comfort with variety and change; ability to adapt to different days, sites, and clients.
• Sharp eye for quality and process, with the follow-through to implement improvements.
• Valid California Driver's License and ability to travel to project sites regularly.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) or progress toward CIH certification.
• HAZWOPER 40-Hour Certification.
• Mold assessment credential (e.g., CMC, CIEC) or moisture intrusion experience.
• Prior experience training, mentoring, or directly supervising apprentices or junior field staff.
• Experience working across multiple California Air District jurisdictions.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish).

Responsibilities

• Ensure apprentices, interns, and field technicians have the necessary supplies, PPE, and equipment before each job.
• Proactively track inventory and restock to prevent shortages.
• Keep sampling and monitoring equipment organized, calibrated, and ready for deployment.
• Regularly and consistently show up to job sites, being visible, available, and engaged.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for field staff needing assistance with questions, judgment calls, or technical second opinions.
• Adapt to the specific needs of each site, client, and team member, providing hands-on support where most impactful.
• Audit field work for quality, including sampling technique, documentation accuracy, chain of custody, photo logs, and daily field notes.
• Conduct regular field reviews and performance check-ins with technicians, apprentices, and interns.
• Verify that Titan's procedures and protocols are being followed in practice.
• Identify recurring quality or process issues and work directly with staff to correct them.
• Deliver real-time, in-the-field feedback.
• Lead hands-on training for new and developing field staff, reinforcing proper technique, protocol, and professionalism.
• Support technicians and apprentices working towards their IH, asbestos, and lead certifications.
• Coach through training or performance issues directly, patiently, and constructively.
• Act as the go-to subject matter expert for field staff on technical, regulatory, and procedural questions.
• Stay current on regulatory changes and translate them into practical guidance for the field team.
• Represent Titan's technical standards and judgment in interactions with clients and building occupants on-site.
• Apply and reinforce working knowledge of California industry-standard requirements, including EPA NESHAP, AHERA, Cal/OSHA Title 8 asbestos and lead standards, Federal OSHA General Industry and Construction standards, SCAQMD Rule 1403, California Air District notification requirements, and industrial hygiene and exposure assessment methodology.
• Model safe work practices on every site.
• Immediately address unsafe conditions or practices and coach the team through corrections.
• Reinforce proper PPE use, exposure controls, and Titan's safety culture through daily field leadership.

Benefits

• Certification renewal fees covered (CAC, CSST, Lead Inspector/Assessor, OSHA refreshers).
• Paid time for required annual refresher trainings (AHERA, lead, etc.).
• Respirator medical clearance and fit testing fully covered.
• Company-provided, well-maintained PPE and calibrated sampling/monitoring equipment.
• Mileage/vehicle allowance for travel between job sites.
• Support toward advanced credentials (exam fees, study materials, AIHA/ACGIH resources for CIH pursuit).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed