Assistant Scientist - Terracon Consultants, Inc. And Subsidiaries
Colorado Springs, CO
About the Job
Job Description
General Responsibilities:
The right candidate will conduct initial building inspections, asbestos and
lead abatement oversight, and assist project managers with industrial
hygiene inspections. Candidate may further support phase I environmental site
assessments or other environmental projects.
Building inspection job duties include collection of field documentation,
collection of bulk samples, review of laboratory documents, and data
reporting. As an Air Monitoring Specialist, the candidate will be
responsible for 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
Job duties with industrial hygiene inspections include the performance of
noise assessments, radon inspections, microbial investigations with
sampling, other personal sample collection such as silica and lead exposure
monitoring, and data reporting.
Although the primary focus of this position will be industrial hygiene and
asbestos work, the performance of other routine environmental work may
include: Phase 1 ESAs including site visits and data review, testing,
and sampling of environmental media to include in air, groundwater,
sediment, and soils.
The candidate will be responsible for cleaning and maintaining field
monitoring equipment. The candidate will be required to adhere to strict
company health and safety standards.
Essential Roles and Responsibilities:
Follow safety rules, guidelines and standards for all projects. Participate
in pre-task planning. Report any safety issues or concerns to management.
Be responsible for maintaining quality standards on all projects.
Entry level scientific professional responsible for gathering data and
information to be evaluated by other team members.
Performance of building inspections for asbestos-containing building materials
in accordance with AHERA guidelines and Colorado Regulation #8.
Perform air monitoring and visual inspections during asbestos abatement
projects.
Sampling of painted coatings (via paint chip or XRF) in residential,
commercial and industrial settings.
Calibrate field monitoring equipment such as PID or combustible gas indicator.
Sampling for noise levels within industrial settings.
Sampling suspect microbial growth.
Performing indoor air quality assessments.
Tabulate and prepare data for written reports.
May assist with report preparation by summarizing data and information within
reports.
Operates field monitoring equipment.
Assists with operation and maintenance of remediation systems.
May assist with asbestos surveys, abatement projects and Phase I site
assessments.
Transport material samples or documents to the lab for further testing and
analysis.
Maintains and calibrates field monitoring equipment.
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or related science field. Or,
in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 4 years' related experience.
Valid driver's license with acceptable violation history.
Preferred Certification:
Certification in field of expertise. Examples include:
CDPHE-Certified Asbestos Building Inspector (CABI)
CDPHE-Certified Asbestos Air-Monitoring Specialist (AMS)
Lead-Based Paint Inspector
Mold Technician
Terracon's Total Rewards program is an important way we create an engaging
workplace for you, define and acknowledge success and give you ways to
explore new avenues for your career. Our Total Rewards includes
compensation, benefits (including employee ownership), recognition and
training & development. Terracon considers factors such as (but not
limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work
experience, work location, education/ training, key skills as well as
market and business considerations when extending an offer. Terracon
anticipates paying $23.00 to $30.00 within the salary range for this positi n.
About Terracon
Terracon is a 100 percent employee-owned multidiscipline consulting firm
comprised of more than 6,000 curious minds focused on solving engineering
and technical challenges from more than 175 locations nationwide. Since
1965, Terracon has evolved into a successful multi-discipline firm
specializing in environmental, facilities, geotechnical, and materials
services. Terracon's growth is due to our talented employee-owners 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.
General Responsibilities:
The right candidate will conduct initial building inspections, asbestos and
lead abatement oversight, and assist project managers with industrial
hygiene inspections. Candidate may further support phase I environmental site
assessments or other environmental projects.
Building inspection job duties include collection of field documentation,
collection of bulk samples, review of laboratory documents, and data
reporting. As an Air Monitoring Specialist, the candidate will be
responsible for 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
Job duties with industrial hygiene inspections include the performance of
noise assessments, radon inspections, microbial investigations with
sampling, other personal sample collection such as silica and lead exposure
monitoring, and data reporting.
Although the primary focus of this position will be industrial hygiene and
asbestos work, the performance of other routine environmental work may
include: Phase 1 ESAs including site visits and data review, testing,
and sampling of environmental media to include in air, groundwater,
sediment, and soils.
The candidate will be responsible for cleaning and maintaining field
monitoring equipment. The candidate will be required to adhere to strict
company health and safety standards.
Essential Roles and Responsibilities:
Follow safety rules, guidelines and standards for all projects. Participate
in pre-task planning. Report any safety issues or concerns to management.
Be responsible for maintaining quality standards on all projects.
Entry level scientific professional responsible for gathering data and
information to be evaluated by other team members.
Performance of building inspections for asbestos-containing building materials
in accordance with AHERA guidelines and Colorado Regulation #8.
Perform air monitoring and visual inspections during asbestos abatement
projects.
Sampling of painted coatings (via paint chip or XRF) in residential,
commercial and industrial settings.
Calibrate field monitoring equipment such as PID or combustible gas indicator.
Sampling for noise levels within industrial settings.
Sampling suspect microbial growth.
Performing indoor air quality assessments.
Tabulate and prepare data for written reports.
May assist with report preparation by summarizing data and information within
reports.
Operates field monitoring equipment.
Assists with operation and maintenance of remediation systems.
May assist with asbestos surveys, abatement projects and Phase I site
assessments.
Transport material samples or documents to the lab for further testing and
analysis.
Maintains and calibrates field monitoring equipment.
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or related science field. Or,
in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 4 years' related experience.
Valid driver's license with acceptable violation history.
Preferred Certification:
Certification in field of expertise. Examples include:
CDPHE-Certified Asbestos Building Inspector (CABI)
CDPHE-Certified Asbestos Air-Monitoring Specialist (AMS)
Lead-Based Paint Inspector
Mold Technician
Terracon's Total Rewards program is an important way we create an engaging
workplace for you, define and acknowledge success and give you ways to
explore new avenues for your career. Our Total Rewards includes
compensation, benefits (including employee ownership), recognition and
training & development. Terracon considers factors such as (but not
limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work
experience, work location, education/ training, key skills as well as
market and business considerations when extending an offer. Terracon
anticipates paying $23.00 to $30.00 within the salary range for this positi n.
About Terracon
Terracon is a 100 percent employee-owned multidiscipline consulting firm
comprised of more than 6,000 curious minds focused on solving engineering
and technical challenges from more than 175 locations nationwide. Since
1965, Terracon has evolved into a successful multi-discipline firm
specializing in environmental, facilities, geotechnical, and materials
services. Terracon's growth is due to our talented employee-owners 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.
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