Consultant, Asbestos Specialist

• Serve as Asbestos Field Sampling Technician on assigned site investigation, remediation, and decommissioning/decontamination/demolition environmental construction projects
• Implement site-specific Health & Safety Plans
• Ensure appropriate PPE is available and properly used, including maintenance and sanitation
• Collect asbestos samples in accordance with regulatory guidelines and industry best practices
• Manage sample collection and documentation processes
• Assist with development of sampling plans, reporting, and review
• Verify communication systems are in place and functioning
• Monitor conformance with safety and emergency procedures
• Conduct daily safety briefings with field teams
• Oversee maintenance of safety equipment and execute decontamination procedures
• Monitor site conditions for asbestos clearance sampling
• Exercise stop-work authority when imminent safety hazards arise and resume work upon proper authorization
• Conduct behavior-based safety observations and coordinate Event Communication System activity
• Collect and evaluate safety observations
• Maintain accurate project and compliance records
• Support work across decommissioning, demolition, production safety, construction safety, air compliance, and contaminated site investigation
• Complete and maintain all required training

Requirements

• Bachelors or Degree in Engineering, Geology, Environmental Science or a related discipline; or eight (8) years of equivalent experience
• 2+ years of experience in asbestos-related projects specifically to industrial sites, large demolition projects, construction safety, air compliance and contaminated site investigation
• Current California Department of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) Certified Asbestos Consultant (CAC) or Certified Site Surveillance (CSST) Certification
• Current California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Certified Lead Sampling Technician or Certified Lead Inspector / Assessor
• Strong computer skills including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, CAD, etc.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Willingness to be cross trained in additional health and safety/industrial hygiene work
• Ability to travel within the southern and central California areas
• Valid driver's license and/or ability to operate a company vehicle
• This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship
• 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER training preferred
• 8-hour OSHA HAZWOPER Supervisor certification preferred
• CPR/First Aid certification preferred
• Bloodborne pathogens training preferred
• Confined space and excavation awareness training preferred
• Emergency preparedness training preferred
• Hazard recognition and job hazard analysis experience preferred
• Incident investigation and root cause analysis experience preferred

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in asbestos sampling and safety management, with a strong focus on compliance with regulatory guidelines and industry best practices. Proficient in developing and implementing health and safety plans while ensuring effective communication and documentation processes.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Asbestos Sampling
• Health & Safety Plans Implementation
• California DOSH Certified Asbestos Consultant
• Construction Safety
• Incident Investigation

Hard Skills

• Asbestos Clearance Sampling
• Sample Collection and Documentation
• Behavior-Based Safety Observations
• Job Hazard Analysis
• Root Cause Analysis

Soft Skills

• Excellent Written Communication
• Excellent Verbal Communication
• Team Coordination

Certifications & Qualifications

• California DOSH Certified Asbestos Consultant
• California CDPH Certified Lead Sampling Technician
• 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER Training
• 8-hour OSHA HAZWOPER Supervisor Certification
• CPR/First Aid Certification

Industry Keywords

• Environmental Construction Projects
• Decommissioning
• Demolition
• Contaminated Site Investigation
• Air Compliance

Tools & Technologies

• Word
• Excel
• PowerPoint
• CAD