Industrial Hygiene Field Technician, Asbestos and Lead

Arcadis

. Perform field work for asbestos and lead-related projects, including inspections, abatement monitoring/oversight, air sampling, and onsite analysis .

Posted 10/6/2026full-timeLos Angeles • California • United StatesSenior💰 $82,080 - $123,120 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in asbestos and lead-related project management, including inspections, abatement monitoring, and indoor air quality assessments. Proficient in writing detailed project reports and effectively communicating with diverse stakeholders in various commercial and public sectors.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Certified Site Surveillance Technician (CSST)Lead Sampling TechnicianIndoor Air Quality (IAQ) InvestigationsAsbestos Abatement MonitoringMold Evaluations

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Hard Skills

Asbestos InspectionsLead-Paint ManagementBuilding Characterization AssessmentsVentilation System AssessmentsField Note DocumentationProblem-SolvingDigital Technology Learning

Soft Skills

Strong Written CommunicationStrong Verbal CommunicationTeam CollaborationIndependent Work

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Outlook

Certifications & Qualifications

Certified Asbestos Consultant (CAC)CDPH Lead InspectorNIOSH 582 CertificationOSHA 40-hour HAZWOPEROSHA 30-hour Construction

Industry Keywords

Indoor Air Quality (IAQ)Mold InvestigationsHazardous Building MaterialsBuilding RenovationBuilding DemolitionHVAC SystemsEnvironmental Sciences

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform field work for asbestos and lead-related projects, including inspections, abatement monitoring/oversight, air sampling, and onsite analysis
Conduct indoor air quality (IAQ) and mold investigations
Perform building characterization assessments
Write project reports
Interact and communicate with project managers, leaders, abatement contractors, consultants, and client personnel
Manage and self-perform inspections and surveys
Monitor abatement for asbestos, lead, mold, IAQ, and other regulated building materials across commercial, public school, financial, retail, industrial, chemical, manufacturing, oil/gas, and electrical facilities
Provide detailed written or electronic project field notes and sampling summaries
Travel daily to project locations in greater Southern California
Travel longer distances with potential overnight stays as required
Work occasional nights, weekends, or extended hours beyond 8 hours depending on project needs

Requirements

What you’ll need

Valid state of California Certified Site Surveillance Technician (CSST) asbestos credential or Certified Asbestos Consultant (CAC) credential
Valid state of California Lead Sampling Technician credential required in the role description
Experience in a consulting environment with lead-paint, hazardous building materials management, indoor air quality, mold evaluations, and ventilation system assessments
High School Diploma or GED
Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
Ability to lift and carry up to 30 lbs. of equipment during a work shift
Ability to climb and descend a ladder
Ability to clear a background check
Ability to pass a medical exam and be medically cleared to wear a negative pressure respirator
Ability to work independently and on teams with minimal direct supervision
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Problem-solving skills and ability to implement corrective processes
Ability to learn new digital technologies for field services
Ability to take ownership, prioritize schedules, produce timely high-quality documentation, and respond to phone and email requests
AS or BS in physical sciences, industrial hygiene, safety, environmental sciences, or related science or engineering fields preferred, not required
General understanding of HVAC systems, building mechanical systems, and building construction preferred
General understanding of building renovation and demolition preferred
CDPH Lead Inspector, Assessor, or Project Monitor preferred
NIOSH 582 certification or equivalent certification preferred
OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER preferred
OSHA 30-hour Construction preferred
Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Full medical, dental and vision benefits effective the first day of work
All travel expenses paid
Flexible working hours
Paid holidays
3 weeks of paid time off (PTO)
EAP
401(k)
Short-term disability (STD)
Long-term disability (LTD)
AD&D insurance
Life insurance
Paid parental leave
Reward and recognition program
Wellbeing benefits
Adoption assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Nine paid holidays
15 days PTO accruing per year