Industrial Hygienist

Verdantas•Elmwood Park, NJ

20d

About The Position

Yu and Associates, a Verdantas company, has an immediate opening for a Mid-Level Asbestos Inspector/Investigator supporting its Elmwood Park, New Jersey office. The role offers the opportunity to apply asbestos inspection and investigation experience to complex environmental projects involving infrastructure improvements, building renovations, and environmental compliance throughout the NYC metropolitan area. The position works with industry experts and contributes to work supporting resilient communities. The Industrial Hygienist performs field inspections for asbestos-containing and other regulated building materials, prepares reports of findings, and works independently and with a team. The employee may participate in after-hours and weekend work as needed, including pre-construction activities and contractor oversight, and will travel regularly to project sites throughout the NYC metropolitan area.

Requirements

High school diploma required.
At least 2 years of experience in building asbestos materials inspections.
Current NYS DOL asbestos inspector certification required.
Familiarity with applicable asbestos federal, state, and local regulations, specifically NYS ICR 56 and NYC DEP Title 15, Chapter 1 of the Rules of the City of New York.
Familiarity with OSHA regulations and requirements.
Valid driver's license and ability and willingness to travel regularly to project sites throughout the NYC metropolitan area.
Dependability, ability to work independently and as part of a team, initiative, problem-solving ability, and good communication skills.

Nice To Haves

B.S. in Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related field.
NYC DEP asbestos investigator certification; candidates with a NYS DOL asbestos inspector certification and demonstrated ability to obtain the NYC DEP certification within 6 months of hire may be considered.
Additional certifications such as Project Monitor, Project Designer, EPA Lead Inspector, or Risk Assessor.
40-Hour HAZWOPER certification.
Experience working with various NYC agencies.

Responsibilities

Inspect buildings for asbestos-containing materials and other regulated building materials.
Prepare reports based on inspection findings.
Work independently in the field and on-site, as well as collaboratively with a team.
Participate in after-hours and weekend work as needed, including pre-construction activities and contractor oversight.
Travel regularly to project sites throughout the NYC metropolitan area.