Field Technician-DOSH CSST and CDPH Lead Certificates (Part-Time)

NES, Inc. • Los Angeles, CA

4d • $30 - $36 • Onsite

About The Position

This part-time, project-based position provides industrial hygiene assessments and asbestos and lead abatement monitoring at client sites in Orange County, Long Beach, and the greater Los Angeles area, as needed. The Field Technician serves as the building owner’s independent monitor under the direction of an NES Certified Asbestos Consultant (CAC) and Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH). Every report is reviewed by a CIH. Assignments frequently occur during holidays, school breaks, evenings, and weekends when buildings are unoccupied.

The role conducts facility assessments and hazardous building materials surveys, collects samples, monitors abatement work, maintains field records and equipment, delivers samples to accredited laboratories, communicates with clients and contractors, and assists with reports. NES provides sampling equipment, PPE, and supplies and supports training for certification renewals. Mileage for travel between project sites is reimbursed in accordance with NES policy and applicable requirements.

NES conducts pre-employment drug screenings, background checks, and driving record checks for all new hires and is an E-Verify employer. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• At least one year of direct experience conducting site assessments, including asbestos air monitoring, abatement oversight, or hazardous building materials work.
• Current DOSH Certified Site Surveillance Technician (CSST) or Certified Asbestos Consultant (CAC) certification.
• Maintain current AHERA accreditation as applicable to the certification held.
• Current CDPH Lead Sampling Technician certification or a higher applicable CDPH lead certification.
• Proficient understanding of applicable environmental and safety regulations and guidelines.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze, document, collect data, audit, and report results.
• Proficient computer and Microsoft Office skills.
• Comfort using a smartphone or tablet for electronic field documentation and photographs.
• Ability to complete fingerprinting requirements for school assignments, as applicable.
• Ability to use required respiratory protection and other PPE, subject to required medical clearance and fit testing, and work on ladders and in confined or dusty areas in accordance with training, authorization, and applicable safety procedures.
• Must live within commuting distance of Orange County, Long Beach, and Los Angeles.
• Must be available for short-notice evening, weekend, and holiday assignments.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline.
• CDPH Lead Project Monitor or Lead Inspector/Assessor certification.
• 40-hour HAZWOPER certification with 8-hour HAZWOPER refresher certificates.
• Familiarity with South Coast AQMD Rule 1403 and Cal/OSHA Title 8 Sections 1529 and 1532.1.

Responsibilities

• Conduct facility site assessments at client locations at the direction of a supervisor or manager, and document findings in forms, field notes, and chain-of-custody documents.
• Conduct hazardous building materials surveys, including asbestos, lead, and PCBs; mold and moisture, air quality, or exposure assessments; and monitor contractors’ abatement activities as needed.
• Collect samples of dust, gases, vapors, and other potentially toxic materials for analysis.
• Investigate ventilation, exhaust equipment, lighting, and other conditions that may affect employee health, comfort, or efficiency.
• Inspect abatement containments before and during work, including critical barriers, decontamination units, negative pressure readings, and posted documents.
• Perform daily abatement project monitoring and document contractor work practices, deficiencies, and corrective actions.
• Collect asbestos air samples using PCM and NIOSH 7400 inside work areas, at perimeters, and in clean rooms, including final clearance sampling, within applicable certification and project protocol scopes.
• Collect asbestos bulk samples and lead paint-chip and dust-wipe samples under the direction of the CAC or CDPH Lead Inspector/Assessor, as applicable and within required credential scopes.
• Operate sampling pumps and other field instruments, maintain equipment, and perform calibration checks.
• Maintain accurate field logs, sample location maps, photographs, and chain-of-custody forms using NES’s electronic field reporting app.
• Deliver samples to accredited laboratories and coordinate laboratory turnaround times.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with client representatives and abatement contractors on site.
• Assist in preparing reports for technical review.

Benefits

• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match up to 7% of contributions
• Sick pay
• Sampling equipment, PPE, and supplies provided
• Training support for certification renewals
• Mileage reimbursement for travel between project sites in accordance with NES policy and applicable requirements

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED