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

Support ERM’s sustainability consulting work through asbestos sampling, site safety, and compliance. Manage asbestos projects at industrial and construction sites across Southern California.

Description

  • Perform asbestos field sampling on environmental construction projects involving site investigation, remediation, decommissioning, decontamination, and demolition.
  • Apply site-specific health and safety plans.
  • Ensure personal protective equipment is available, used correctly, maintained, and sanitized.
  • Collect asbestos samples in line with regulations and industry practices.
  • Oversee sample collection and associated documentation.
  • Help prepare sampling plans, reports, and reviews.
  • Confirm that communication systems are operational.
  • Check compliance with safety and emergency procedures.
  • Lead daily safety briefings for field teams.
  • Maintain safety equipment and carry out decontamination procedures.
  • Observe site conditions during asbestos clearance sampling.
  • Stop work when an immediate safety hazard arises and resume only with proper authorization.
  • Carry out behavior-based safety observations and coordinate Event Communication System activities.
  • Gather and assess safety observations.
  • Keep project and compliance records accurate and complete.
  • Contribute to work in decommissioning, demolition, production and construction safety, air compliance, and contaminated site investigations.
  • Complete and keep current all 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 investigations.
  • 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.
  • Strong computer skills, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and CAD.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Willingness to cross-train in additional 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.
  • Immigration sponsorship is not available.
  • Preferred: 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.

Benefits

  • Paid time off.
  • Parental leave.
  • Medical insurance.
  • Dental insurance.
  • Vision insurance.
  • Life insurance.
  • Disability insurance.
  • Accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
  • 401(k) or RRSP/DPSP.
  • Potential bonus pay; not guaranteed.

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