Environmental Technician I

32085BR

Service Line:

Environmental

Office Name:

Philadelphia West

Job Description:

The right candidate will conduct initial asbestos and lead building inspections, asbestos and lead abatement oversight and assist project managers with industrial hygiene inspections. The candidate may further support Phase I environmental site assessments or other environmental projects.

Building inspection job duties include collection of field documentation, collection of bulk samples, review of laboratory documents, and data reporting. The candidate will 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 investigations with sampling, other personal sampling monitoring such as silica and lead, and data reporting.

Although the primary focus of this position will be asbestos work and industrial hygiene, 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. The candidate will be required to adhere to strict company health and safety standards.

Essential Role and Responsibilities

• Performance of building inspections for asbestos-containing building materials in accordance with AHERA guidelines.

• Sampling of painted coatings (via paint chip or XRF) in commercial and industrial settings.

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

• Performing air monitoring and visual inspections during asbestos abatement projects.

• Calibrating field monitoring equipment such as PID or combustible gas indicator.

• 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.

• Being responsible for maintaining quality standards on all projects.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Minimum 0-2 years of relevant experience or the equivalent in training and related experience.

• 2 years of relevant experience preferred

• Valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history.

Preferred

Certification(s) in field of expertise. Examples include:

• Pennsylvania Asbestos Building Inspector

• Pennsylvania Licensed Lead Paint Inspector

• Philadelphia Asbestos Investigator

• Philadelphia Asbestos Project Inspector (API)

• 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.

Exemption:

Non-exempt

Requisition ID:

32085BR

Posting Title:

Environmental Technician

Employment Type:

Regular, Full Time

City, State (Office Location):

Blue Bell, PA

About Terracon:

Terracon is a 100 percent employee-owned multidiscipline consulting firm comprised of more than 7,000 curious minds focused on solving engineering and technical challenges from more than 180 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