Environmental and Asbestos Technician

Company : Terracon
Location : Lawrenceville, GA, 30243
Posted Date : 15 September 2025
Job Details
Job Description
General Description:
The candidate will conduct initial building inspections, asbestos and lead abatement oversight and assist project managers with industrial hygiene inspections. Candidate may further support Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs) or other environmental projects as needed.
Building inspection job duties include collection of field documentation, collection of bulk samples, review of laboratory documents, and data reporting. As an Air Monitoring Specialist, the candidate may be responsible for abatement oversight including contractor interaction, operation of field air monitoring equipment, collection of field documentation and on-site analysis of air samples by Phase Contrast Microscopy (PCM). Job duties with industrial hygiene inspections include performance of noise surveys, radon surveys, microbial and indoor air quality investigations with sampling, other personal sampling monitoring such as silica and lead, and data reporting.
Although the primary focus of this position will be industrial hygiene and asbestos work, the performance of standard environmental work may include: Phase 1 ESAs including site visits and data review, testing and sampling of environmental media to include in air, groundwater, sediment, and soils. The candidate will be responsible for cleaning and maintaining field monitoring equipment. Candidate will be required to adhere to strict company health and safety standards.
Essential Role and Responsibilities:
- Performs standardized field tests as directed and/or special inspections as required.
- Performance of building inspections for asbestos-containing building materials in accordance with AHERA guidelines and state regulations.
- Perform air monitoring and visual inspections during asbestos abatement projects.
- Sampling of painted coatings (via paint chip or XRF) in residential, commercial and industrial settings in accordance with state and federal regulations.
- Calibrate field monitoring equipment such as PID, combustible gas indicator, indoor air quality meters and air sampling pumps.
- Sampling for noise levels within industrial settings.
- Sampling suspect microbial growth.
- Performing indoor air quality assessments.
- 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.
- Some night and/or weekend work may occasionally be required.
- Often requires carrying and climbing ladders, but may also require use of scissor lifts, working on rooftops, at heights, and/or occasionally working in small or confined spaces.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- 0 to 1 year of relevant experience or the equivalent in training and related experience.
- Valid driver's license with acceptable violation history.
- Minimum 1 to 2 years of relevant experience or the equivalent in training and related experience.
- Certification(s) in field of expertise. Examples include:
- AHERA Accredited Asbestos Building Inspector
- NIOSH 582 Accreditation
- EPA/ GA EPD Certified Lead-Based Paint Inspector and Risk Assessor
- Mold Technician
- OSHA 40 Hour HAZWOPER
- Associates or Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety and Health, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Science or related scientific field.
- Other national, regional, state, and local environmental related certifications requiring experience and written examination will also be considered if deemed appropriate by the Terracon Department Manager.
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.
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