30326BR

Service Line:

Environmental

Office Name:

Columbus OH

Job Description:

General Responsibilities:

• Perform sampling, site inspections, and other data collection

• Asbestos, lead, moisture, mold, and hazardous materials surveys

• Perform asbestos abatement air monitoring and project management.

• Hazardous material abatement monitoring

• Demolition/Construction monitoring

• Perform tests and sampling of environmental materials including, but not limited to, air, building materials, and noise.

• Transport material samples or documents to the lab for further testing and analysis.

• Mold remediation protocol development

• Industrial hygiene assessments, such as work exposure evaluations and noise dosimetry

• Operate field monitoring equipment.

• Field-related documentation and communication

• Tabulate and prepare data and project logs for written reports.

• Clean and maintains field monitoring equipment.

• Report writing and data interpretation

• Ensure safe work practices on all project work and adhere to strict safety standards.

• Actively develop your own career path

Essential Roles and Responsibilities:

Performs standardized and sometimes complex field tests as directed and/or special inspections as required.

• Calibrate field monitoring equipment such as high- and low-volume air sampling pumps.

• Sample suspect asbestos-containing building materials

• Sample suspect lead-containing paint.

• Perform oversight and air monitoring during asbestos abatement projects.

• Under the direction of a staff professional, performs complex field tasks.

• Follow safety rules, guidelines and standards for all projects. Participate in pre-task planning. Report any safety issues or concerns to management.

• Be responsible for maintaining quality standards on all projects.

Requirements:

• High school or equivalent

• Must possess a valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history

• Able to successfully pass background checks for working at a federal facility.

• Ability to succeed in a fast-paced consulting environment, handling multiple project assignments, meeting strict deadlines, and traveling to client facilities as needed.

• Must be willing to travel, including overnight trips up to and including month or longer assignments (80% Travel Requirement)

• Must be able to pass medical exam and be medically cleared to wear a negative-pressure respirator

• Must be able to lift and carry up to 30 pounds of equipment throughout an 8-hour shift

• Must be willing to work nights and weekends, or extended shifts beyond 8 hours

• Ability to climb ladders, work at heights and work in variable environments

Preferred Certification:

• Current asbestos abatement supervisor training (Ohio EPA Asbestos Hazard Abatement Specialist)

• Current asbestos inspector/management planner training (Ohio EPA Asbestos Hazard Evaluation Specialist

• NIOSH 582 or 582E Training

Exemption:

Non-exempt

Requisition ID:

30326BR

Posting Title:

Asbestos Technician

Employment Type:

Regular, Full Time

City, State (Office Location):

Gahanna, OH

About Terracon:

Terracon is a 100 percent employee-owned multidiscipline consulting firm comprised of more than 6,000 curious minds focused on solving engineering and technical challenges from more than 175 locations nationwide. Since 1965, Terracon has evolved into a successful multi-discipline firm specializing in environmental, facilities, geotechnical, and materials services. Terracon’s growth is due to our talented employee-owners exceeding expectations in client service and growing their careers with new and exciting opportunities in the marketplace.

Terracon’s vision of “Together, we are best at people” is demonstrated through our excellent compensation and benefits package. Based on eligibility, role and job status, we offer many programs including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off and holidays, education reimbursement, and various bonus programs.

EEO Statement:

Terracon is an EEO employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, or military status.

Job Category:

Technician/Inspector