Industrial Hygiene Technician

Atlas Atlas • San Ramon, CA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

As an Industrial Hygiene Technician, you will support a wide range of industrial hygiene and building sciences projects throughout Northern California, helping clients identify and manage environmental and occupational health risks. Working both independently and alongside project managers, you will conduct field investigations, collect environmental samples, document findings, and assist with regulatory compliance activities. This role offers the opportunity to work on diverse projects involving asbestos, lead, mold, indoor air quality, and other hazardous materials. The ideal candidate is safety-focused, detail-oriented, and committed to delivering high-quality technical services in a fast-paced field environment. If you enjoy hands-on work, solving complex environmental challenges, and making a meaningful impact on the communities we serve, we encourage you to apply.

Requirements

• DOSH Certified Site Surveillance Technician (CSST) or DOSH Certified Asbestos Consultant (CAC) Certification
• CDPH Lead Related Construction Sampling Technician (LRC ST) or CDPH LRC Inspector/Assessor (I/A).
• Valid driver's license, must meet qualifications to successfully complete DISA/Drug-Alcohol Testing.
• Field work experience may be substituted in lieu of science education requirements.
• Must be able to wear a respirator, safety harness, and other personal protective equipment as needed.
• Experience conducting asbestos, lead and mold surveys.
• Experience conducting exposure assessments and hazardous materials oversight.
• Ability to climb stairs/ladders and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to travel up to 50% and have reliable transportation.
• Strong technical inspection skills.
• Strong technical writing skills.
• Microsoft Software and Applications.
• Experience in Industrial Hygiene and Building Sciences related practices.
• Knowledge with various Industrial Hygiene and Building Sciences related sampling equipment and protocols.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations applicable to mold, asbestos, lead, indoor air quality and/or industrial hygiene services required.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree, in project planning, management, environmental sciences, engineering, construction, architecture, industrial hygiene, occupational health or a related science field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct asbestos, lead-based paint and other hazardous materials surveys.
• Collects environmental and personal samples for analysis, and prepares samples for shipment to laboratory for analysis.
• Provide asbestos and lead-based paint oversight during remediation.
• Collect detailed field notes and photographs to assist project managers with report preparation.
• Prepare chain-of-custody documents for analytical testing, recording survey data on approved forms completely and legibly.
• Ability to compose detailed sample location maps.
• Prepare reports detailing survey/project information including methodology, results and recommendations.
• Use standard 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.
• Ability to calibrate instruments, use in the field, downloading of data, cleaning, and maintenance of 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 is required; out-of-state travel may be required on occasion.
• Work off-hours and weekends periodically when required.
• Maintain working knowledge of state and federal regulations.
• Stay current with regulatory knowledge and field industry trends.
• Travel to client sites, including overnight stays periodically as needed.
• Perform other related duties as needed.
• Communicate effectively with Senior Project/Project Managers, staff, clients and contractors.
• Follow Atlas directives and standards.
• Practice and maintain a safe working environment.
• Studies reference materials and participates in training and development activities.

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