Industrial Hygiene Field Technician, Asbestos and Lead

Arcadis•Los Angeles, CA

4d•$59,616 - $89,424•Hybrid

About The Position

Arcadis is hiring an Industrial Hygiene Field Technician for its Regulated Building Material and Industrial Hygiene team in the Los Angeles area. The role involves field work on asbestos- and lead-related projects, including inspections, abatement monitoring and oversight, air sampling, and onsite analysis. Additional assignments may include indoor air quality and mold investigations, building characterization assessments, and report writing. The position is based out of either the Los Angeles or Irvine office, with project sites throughout greater Southern California and other western states. Project-specific training will be provided as needed. The technician works with project managers, leaders, abatement contractors, consultants, and clients, and is expected to produce timely, high-quality field documentation. Daily regional travel is required, with longer-distance travel and potential overnight stays as needed. Work hours may include nights, weekends, or shifts longer than eight hours, depending on project needs.

Requirements

Experience in a consulting environment with lead paint, hazardous building materials management, indoor air quality, mold evaluations, and ventilation system assessments.
Valid State of California Certified Site Surveillance Technician (CSST) asbestos credential.
High school diploma or GED.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Problem-solving skills, including the ability to identify problems and implement corrective processes.
Ability to take ownership of assigned work, self-perform tasks, prioritize schedules, communicate with the project team, deliver timely and high-quality documentation, and respond to phone and email requests.
Willingness to learn new digital technologies for field services.
Ability to lift and carry up to 30 pounds 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 independently with minimal direct supervision and as part of a team.

Nice To Haves

State of California Lead Sampling Technician credential (listed as preferred in the qualifications).
Associate or bachelor's degree in physical sciences, industrial hygiene, safety, environmental sciences, or a related science or engineering field.
General understanding of HVAC and building mechanical systems and building construction.
General understanding of building renovation and demolition.
CDPH Lead Inspector, Assessor, or Project Monitor credential.
NIOSH 582 certification or equivalent.
OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER.
OSHA 30-hour Construction.
Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

Perform field work for asbestos- and lead-related projects, including inspections, abatement monitoring and oversight, air sampling, and onsite analysis.
Conduct inspections, surveys, and abatement monitoring for asbestos, lead, mold and water intrusion, indoor air quality, and other regulated building materials at a variety of facilities.
Communicate routinely with Arcadis project managers and leaders, abatement contractors, consultants, and client personnel to support timely and satisfactory project performance.
Prepare detailed written or electronic field notes and sampling summaries.
Travel daily to project locations in greater Southern California and travel longer distances, including overnight stays, when required.
Perform additional assignments such as indoor air quality and mold investigations, building characterization assessments, and report writing.

Benefits

Full medical, dental, and vision benefits effective the first day of work.
Travel expenses paid.
Flexible working hours.
Paid holidays.
Three weeks of paid time off (PTO).
Employee assistance program (EAP).
401(k).
Short-term disability (STD), long-term disability (LTD), accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D), and life insurance.
Paid parental leave.
Reward and recognition program.
Optional wellbeing benefits.
Adoption assistance.
Tuition reimbursement.