Consultant, Asbestos Specialist

ERM is seeking a committed and knowledgeable Consultant, Asbestos Specialist to join the ERM team in Irvine, CA.

This is a casual status position.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in asbestos management and a desire to broaden their knowledge and understanding of construction, demolition, production safety as well as contaminated site investigation, remediation and management.

In this role, you will be responsible for development of sampling plans, management of sample collection and documentation, field sampling, report development and review and client interfacing.

The position will require work in related consulting fields including decommissioning, demolition, production safety, construction safety, air compliance and contaminated site investigation.

This is an excellent career opportunity to work with an expert consulting team committed to a strong health & safety culture.

RESPONSIBILITIES:


* Serve as Asbestos Field Sampling Technician on assigned site investigation, remediation, and decommissioning/decontamination/demolition environmental construction projects and to implement site-specific Health & Safety Plans.


* Ensure appropriate level of PPE is available and being used as required, as well as proper maintenance and sanitation of PPE.


* Collect asbestos samples in accordance with applicable regulatory guidelines and industry best practices to ensure accurate analysis and compliance.


* Verify communication systems are in place.


* Monitor conformance with safety and emergency procedures.


* Conduct daily safety briefings with the project field team.


* Oversee that safety equipment is maintained; establish and execute decontamination procedures.


* Monitor site conditions for asbestos clearance sampling.


* Exercise the authority to stop work, which will be executed upon determination of an imminent safety hazard or potentially dangerous situation (e.g., weather conditions, where this action is necessary).


* Exercise the authority to proceed with work after a stop-work order after receiving verification from Partner-in-Charge or H&S team.


* Conduct behavior-based safety observations and coordinate internal Event Communication System activity.


* Collect and evaluate observations by others.


* Maintain records.


* Management of sample collection and documentation.


* Complete and maintain required training, including:
+ ERM Field Safety Officer Training Modules
+ CSST – California Site Surveillance Technician
+ 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER - desirable
+ 8-hour OSHA HAZWOPER Supervisor - desirable
+ CPR/First Aid
+ Bloodborne pathogens
+ Confined space and excavation awareness - desirable
+ Emergency preparedness
+ Hazard recognition and job hazard analysis
+ Incident investigation and root cause analysis

REQUIREMENTS:


* Bachelors degree in engineering, ...