5-7 years of experience in hazardous materials management and indoor air quality assessments.
Valid California Certified Site Surveillance Technician (CSST) or Certified Asbestos Consultant (CAC) credential.
California Lead Sampling Technician credential preferred.
High School Diploma or GED required; AS or BS in relevant fields preferred.
Familiarity with HVAC systems and building construction is a plus.
NIOSH 582 certification or equivalent is advantageous.
OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER and 30-hour Construction certifications are preferred.
Responsibilities
Conduct field inspections and monitoring for asbestos, lead, mold, and other regulated materials.
Communicate effectively with project managers, contractors, and clients to ensure project success.
Document field notes and sampling summaries accurately and promptly.
Travel daily to various project sites across Southern California, with potential overnight stays.
Adapt to flexible work hours, including nights and weekends as project demands require.
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage starting on your first day.
All travel expenses covered and flexible working hours.
Generous paid time off policy, including 3 weeks of PTO and paid holidays.
Full Job Description
Role description:
Arcadis has an immediate need for an Asbestos and Lead Inspector/Monitor on our Regulated Building Material and Industrial Hygiene team in the Los Angeles area. The role includes performing field work for asbestos and lead-related projects, such as inspections, abatement monitoring/oversight, air sampling and onsite analysis. Additional tasks may also include indoor air quality (IAQ)/mold investigations, building characterization assessments, and report writing.
The position requires candidate to have a valid state of California Certified Site Surveillance Technician (CSST) asbestos credential or a Certified Asbestos Consultant (CAC) credential and a valid state of California Lead Sampling Technician credential. The location will be based out of either our Los Angeles or Irvine offices, with project sites throughout the greater Southern California area and other western states. Project specific training will be provided by Arcadis, as needed.
Role accountabilities:
Routinely interact/communicate with Arcadis' project managers, and leaders; abatement contractors; consultants; and client personnel to ensure on time and satisfactory performance on projects.
Manage and self-perform tasks associated with inspections/surveys and abatement monitoring for asbestos, lead, mold (water intrusion), IAQ, and other regulated building materials at a variety of facilities including but not limited to: commercial, public schools, financial, retail, industrial, chemical, manufacturing, oil/gas, electrical, etc.
Provide detailed written and/or electronic project field notes, sampling summaries for work conducted.
Travel to project locations in the greater Southern California area on a daily basis. Also, travel longer distances, with the potential for overnight stays, as required.
Employees are expected to be flexible as work hours may include nights and weekends, or extended work beyond 8 hours depending on the project.
The ideal candidate will have:
Problem-solving skills: able to identify problems and implement corrective processes.
Strong communication, skills both written and verbal
Ability to take ownership of assigned work and contribute to the success of the team. This includes the ability self-perform work, prioritize schedule, communicate with project team as needed, produce on time, high-quality documentation and be responsive to phone and email requests
The willingness to learn new digital technologies for field services
Must be able to lift and carry up to 30 lbs. of equipment over the duration of a work shift
Must be able to climb and descend a ladder
A valid driver's license, clean driving record is required.
Must be able to clear background check, pass medical exam and be medically cleared to wear negative pressure respirator
Ability to work on teams as well as independently with minimal direct supervision
Position benefits include:
Full medical, dental and vision benefits - effective your first day of work!
All travel expenses paid/ flexible working hours
Paid holidays and 3 weeks of paid time off (PTO)
Qualifications & Experience:
Required:
Experience in consulting environment with lead-paint, hazardous building materials management, indoor air quality, mold evaluations, and ventilation system assessments.
State of California Certified Site Surveillance Technician or Certified Asbestos Consultant
State of California Lead Sampling Technician preferred
High School Diploma or GED
Preferred:
AS or BS in physical sciences or industrial hygiene, safety, environmental sciences, or related science or engineering fields, not required
General understanding of HVAC systems, building mechanical systems, building construction
General understanding of building renovation and demolition
CDPH Lead Inspector, Assessor, or Project Monitor
NIOSH 582 certification or equivalent certification
OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER
OSHA 30-hour Construction
Experience with Microsoft products such as Word, Excel, Outlook
About Arcadis
Arcadis is a global engineering and consulting firm that provides a range of services in the areas of infrastructure, water, environment, and buildings. The company was founded in 1888 and is headquartered in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Arcadis has a presence in over 70 countries and employs more than 27,000 people worldwide. The company's clients include governments, businesses, and non-profit organizations. Arcadis is committed to sustainability and has been recognized for its efforts in this area.
