Consultant, Asbestos Safety Specialist

ERM

. Serve as Asbestos Field Sampling Technician on assigned site investigation, remediation, decommissioning, decontamination, and demolition environmental construction projects .

Posted 10/30/2026full-timeIrvine • California • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $77,920 - $97,429 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in asbestos sampling and safety management within environmental construction projects, ensuring compliance with regulatory guidelines and effective communication with field teams. Proficient in developing health and safety plans, conducting safety briefings, and maintaining accurate project records.

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Asbestos SamplingHealth And Safety PlansCalifornia DOSH Certified Asbestos ConsultantCalifornia CDPH Certified Lead Sampling Technician2+ Years Asbestos-Related Project Experience

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Hard Skills

Asbestos SamplingSite InvestigationDecontamination ProceduresBehavior-Based Safety ObservationsHazard RecognitionJob Hazard AnalysisIncident InvestigationRoot Cause AnalysisSample Collection DocumentationEmergency Procedures Monitoring

Soft Skills

Excellent Written CommunicationExcellent Verbal CommunicationTeam CoordinationCross-Training Willingness

Tools & Technologies

WordExcelPowerPointCAD

Certifications & Qualifications

California DOSH Certified Asbestos ConsultantCalifornia CDPH Certified Lead Sampling Technician40-Hour OSHA HAZWOPER Training8-Hour OSHA HAZWOPER Supervisor CertificationCPR/First Aid CertificationBloodborne Pathogens TrainingConfined Space Awareness TrainingExcavation Awareness TrainingEmergency Preparedness Training

Industry Keywords

Environmental ConstructionDecommissioningDemolitionContaminated Site InvestigationAir ComplianceIndustrial HygieneOccupational Health And Safety

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as Asbestos Field Sampling Technician on assigned site investigation, remediation, decommissioning, decontamination, and demolition environmental construction projects
Implement site-specific Health & Safety Plans
Ensure appropriate PPE is available and properly used, including maintenance and sanitation
Collect asbestos samples in accordance with regulatory guidelines and industry best practices
Manage sample collection and documentation processes
Assist with development of sampling plans, reporting, and review
Verify communication systems are in place and functioning
Monitor conformance with safety and emergency procedures
Conduct daily safety briefings with field teams
Oversee maintenance of safety equipment and execute decontamination procedures
Monitor site conditions for asbestos clearance sampling
Exercise stop-work authority when imminent safety hazards arise and resume work upon proper authorization
Conduct behavior-based safety observations and coordinate Event Communication System activity
Collect and evaluate safety observations
Maintain accurate project and compliance records
Support work across decommissioning, demolition, production safety, construction safety, air compliance, and contaminated site investigation
Complete and maintain all required training

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor degree in Environmental Science or Engineering, Occupational Health and Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or a related discipline, or eight (8) years of equivalent experience
2+ years of 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 (CDPH) – Certified Lead Sampling Technician or Certified Lead Inspector / Assessor, current
Strong computer skills including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, CAD, etc.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Willingness to be cross trained in additional health and safety/industrial hygiene work
Ability to travel within the southern and central California areas
Valid driver's license and/or ability to operate a company vehicle
This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship
40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER training (preferred)
8-hour OSHA HAZWOPER Supervisor certification (preferred)
CPR/First Aid certification (preferred)
Bloodborne pathogens training (preferred)
Confined space and excavation awareness training (preferred)
Emergency preparedness training (preferred)
Hazard recognition and job hazard analysis experience (preferred)
Incident investigation and root cause analysis experience (preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Bonus pay may be available
Paid time off
Parental leave
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
AD&D insurance
401(k) or RRSP/DPSP
Other applicable benefits for eligible employees