ERM
ERM
ERM helps organizations address complex sustainability challenges through consulting across sectors such as chemicals, financial services, manufacturing, mining, oil and gas, and renewable energy. Its work spans ESG compliance, resource efficiency, decarbonization, carbon markets, clean energy, health and safety, and environmental management, supporting clients as they incorporate sustainability into business operations and long-term strategy.

Asbestos Specialist Consultant

Conduct asbestos sampling and safety oversight for ERM projects in California, supporting industrial, demolition, remediation, and contaminated site work.

Description

  • Serve as an asbestos field sampling technician on environmental construction projects involving site investigation, remediation, decommissioning, decontamination, and demolition.
  • Apply site-specific health and safety plans.
  • Ensure appropriate personal protective equipment is available, used correctly, maintained, and sanitized.
  • Collect asbestos samples in line with regulations and industry practices.
  • Manage sample collection and related documentation.
  • Help develop sampling plans and support reporting and review.
  • Check that communication systems are in place and working.
  • Monitor compliance with safety and emergency procedures.
  • Lead daily safety briefings for field teams.
  • Oversee safety equipment maintenance and carry out decontamination procedures.
  • Monitor site conditions for asbestos clearance sampling.
  • Stop work when an immediate safety hazard arises and resume it only with proper authorization.
  • Conduct behavior-based safety observations and coordinate Event Communication System activities.
  • Collect and assess safety observations.
  • Keep accurate project and compliance records.
  • Support consulting work in decommissioning, demolition, production and construction safety, air compliance, and contaminated-site investigation.
  • Complete and maintain required training.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, geology, environmental science, or a related field, or eight years of equivalent experience.
  • At least two years of asbestos project experience involving industrial sites, major demolition, construction safety, air compliance, and contaminated-site investigation.
  • Current California DOSH Certified Asbestos Consultant (CAC) or Certified Site Surveillance Technician (CSST) certification.
  • Current California CDPH Certified Lead Sampling Technician or Certified Lead Inspector/Assessor credential.
  • Proficiency with computer tools such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and CAD.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Willingness to cross-train in other health and safety or industrial hygiene work.
  • Ability to travel within Southern and Central California.
  • Valid driver’s license and/or ability to operate a company vehicle.
  • Must not require immigration sponsorship.
  • Preferred: 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER training.
  • Preferred: 8-hour OSHA HAZWOPER Supervisor certification.
  • Preferred: CPR and First Aid certification.
  • Preferred: bloodborne pathogens training.
  • Preferred: confined space and excavation awareness training.
  • Preferred: emergency preparedness training.
  • Preferred: experience with hazard recognition and job hazard analysis.
  • Preferred: experience with incident investigation and root cause analysis.

Benefits

  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • AD&D insurance
  • 401(k) or RRSP/DPSP
  • Potential eligibility for bonus pay

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