Job Description:

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.



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  Complete and maintain required training, including:

  
  
  
  

  • ERM Field Safety Officer Training Modules

  
  

  • 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER - desirable

  
  

  • 8-hour OSHA HAZWOPER Supervisor - desirable

  
  

  • CPR/First Aid

  
  

  • Bloodborne pathogens

  
  

  • Confined space and excavation awareness

  
  

  • Emergency preparedness

  
  

  • Hazard recognition and job hazard analysis

  
  

  • Incident investigation and root cause analysis

  
  
  
  

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelors or Degree in Engineering, Geology, Environmental Science or a related discipline; Or the equivalency of 8+ years related experience in lieu of education (2 years for each 1 year of education), in addition to the required years of experience outlined below.




• 2+ years of full-time experience in asbestos related projects specifically to industrial sites, large demolition projects, construction safety, air compliance and contaminated site investigation.




• California Department of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) Certified Asbestos Consultant (CAC) or Certified Site Surveillance (CSST) Certification, current.




• California Department of Public Health – Certified Lead Sampling Technician or Certified Lead Inspector / Assessor.




• Good with computers including but not limited Word, Excel, PowerPoint, CAD, etc.




• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.




• Will require short duration travel within California as well as other states throughout the US as desired.




• Driver's License Required: This position requires a valid driver's license and/or the ability to operate a company vehicle due to the nature of job duties, which include frequent travel to various client locations across a large geographical area.




• Please note, this is a casual status position.

For the Environmental Consultant, Asbestos Specialist casual status position, we anticipate an hourly rate of $36.54 – $41.71 USD.  An employee’s pay position within this range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, and business or organizational needs.  We also may have instances where employee’s fall outside of the range based on the factors noted above. This job may be eligible for bonus pay (casual and fixed term/flex force employees are NOT bonus eligible).

We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k), and any other benefits to eligible employees. (Casual employees and regular employees scheduled under 20 hours a week are not benefits eligible).

You can apply for this role through https://www.erm.com/careers/apply/ or through the internal careers portal if you are a current employee.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or any other form of compensation that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

Who We Are:

As the largest global pure play sustainability consultancy, we partner with the world’s leading organizations, creating innovative solutions to sustainability challenges and unlocking commercial opportunities that meet the needs of today while preserving opportunity for future generations.

At ERM we know that creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment is an essential part of making our company a great place to build a career. We also see our diversity as a strength that helps us create better solutions for our clients. Our diverse team of world-class experts supports clients across the breadth of their organizations to operationalize sustainability, underpinned by our deep technical expertise in addressing their environmental, health, safety, risk and social issues. We call this capability our “boots to boardroom” approach for its comprehensive service model that allows ERM to develop strategic and technical solutions that advance objectives on the ground or at the executive level.

Please submit your resume and brief cover letter. Based on review of these responses, shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews.

ERM does not accept recruiting agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, ERM employees or any other company location. ERM is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

ERM is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. 

Thank you for your interest in ERM!