Job Description
General Responsibilities

If you want a new career - look no further! The successful candidate will conduct initial asbestos and lead inspections, asbestos and lead abatement oversight, and assist project managers with industrial hygiene assessments. Candidate may further support mold and radon assessments or other environmental projects.

Inspection job duties include bulk sample collection, field documentation, review of laboratory documents, and report writing. The candidate will be responsible for asbestos 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). Industrial hygiene job duties include performance of noise surveys, radon surveys, microbial investigations with sampling, other exposure sampling such as silica and lead, and data reporting.
Candidate will be required to adhere to strict company health and safety standards.

Essential Roles and Responsibilities:

• Performing building inspections for asbestos-containing building materials in accordance with EPA, State and Local requirements;
• Testing of surface coatings for lead paint (via paint chip or XRF) in commercial and industrial settings;
• Performing mold inspections and sampling for suspect microbial growth;
• 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;
• Calibration of field monitoring equipment as required;
• Inspection and sampling within industrial settings;
• Performing indoor air quality assessments;
• Maintaining quality standards on all projects;

Terracon’s culture places safety at the forefront and the successful candidate will be responsible for following all safety rules and standards for all projects, participate in pre-task planning, and promptly communicate any safety concerns to management.

Requirements:

• Minimum of High school diploma or equivalent; Preferred, BS in Environmental Sciences or Industrial Hygiene
• Use and manipulate Microsoft Word and Excel programs;
• Good written communication skills with the ability to type reports;
• Minimum 0-2 years of relevant experience or the equivalent in training and related experience;
• Work may require travel with up to one week overnight;
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history;
• The ability to obtain Terracon-provided training/certifications in asbestos, lead, and radon;
• The ability to obtain other national, regional, state, and local certifications requiring experience and written examination.

About Terracon
Terracon is a 100 percent employee-owned consulting engineering firm providing quality services to clients. Since 1965, Terracon has evolved into a successful multi-discipline firm specializing in environmental, facilities, geotechnical, and materials services. Terracon currently has more than 5,000 employees in more than 150 offices with services available in all 50 states. Terracon’s growth is due to valued employees 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.