Industrial Hygiene Technician

Atlas Atlas • Albany, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

At Atlas, we're providing services that enable communities to flourish and thrive, and if you’re an Industrial Hygiene Technician ready to support environmental site assessments and ensure safe, compliant project execution, and committed to doing meaningful work, then this is your moment. You’ll conduct asbestos, lead-based paint, mold, and hazardous materials surveys; support abatement oversight; collect field data and samples; and prepare accurate documentation and reports to guide project decisions. Join a dynamic, value-driven, client- and community-focused environment where your work creates a lasting positive impact for the people and communities we serve.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or bachelor's degree (preferred) in environmental science, environmental studies, industrial hygiene, occupational health and safety, public health, project management, construction, or related field and 2-3 years of experience as an industrial hygiene technician
• Valid driver's license must meet qualifications to successfully complete Drug-Alcohol Testing.
• Must be able to wear a respirator, safety harness, and other personal protective equipment as needed.
• Able/willing to conduct asbestos/lead/mold remediation monitoring projects, asbestos/lead/mold surveys, and/or exposure monitoring and specialized industrial hygiene projects.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to climb stairs/ladders and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to travel locally Eastern NY up to 100%.
• Ability to travel regionally (New York State) up to 50%
• Reliable transportation

Nice To Haves

• 40-hr HAZWOPER certification preferred
• A professional license in at least one of the following: Asbestos, Lead, Mold is preferred
• Knowledge of federal, state and local regulations applicable to asbestos and lead preferred
• Technical/report writing skills are preferred

Responsibilities

• Under supervision, conduct asbestos, lead-based paint, mold and/or other hazardous materials surveys.
• Provide asbestos and lead-based paint oversight during abatement activities.
• Collect detailed field notes and photographs of site conditions and findings.
• Prepare chain-of-custody documents for analytical testing, recording survey data on approved forms completely and legibly.
• Ability to compose detailed sample location maps.
• Compile and organize data for report.
• Present data and make recommendations to upper-level staff on recommendations.
• Prepare reports or portions of reports detailing survey/project information.
• After training, use standard and specialized equipment, such as hand tools for collection of building material samples, high volume and low volume pumps, rotometer, XRF analyzer, moisture meter, mold pump, infrared camera, IAQ meter, and/or others.
• After training, ability to calibrate instruments, use equipment in the field, download data, clean and maintain equipment.
• Implement Atlas’s health and safety policies and procedures.
• Approval to drive a company vehicle or rental vehicles – valid Driver’s License and clean driving record.
• Travel locally and regionally to project sites as required.
• Work night shifts and weekends when required, up to 70%

Benefits

• medical, dental and vision coverage with multiple plan options, including no-cost employee-only medical coverage.
• vacation time, paid holidays, sick & safety leave (SSL) and paid parental leave
• 401(k) and company match.
• Life, AD&D (Accidental Death & Dismemberment) and Disability insurance.
• approved PPE at no cost and reimbursement for prescription safety glasses and protective footwear.
• clear career paths, learning resources and development programs allowing you to see how you can grow and advance within the company.
• internal certifications on specific skills and support external credentials through tuition reimbursement.
• Employee Communities (ECs), voluntary, employee-led groups that create connections, belonging and shared purposes.
• reasonable accommodation to help employees manage their personal and professional responsibilities.

What This Job Offers

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