What are the responsibilities and job description for the Site Surveillance Technician position at AirQuest Environmental Inc.?
Company Summary
AirQuest Environmental, Inc. is an Environmental and Industrial Hygiene Consulting Firm that offers environmental services for both public and private sector clients at sites located throughout the United States and around the world. AirQuest is seeking a site surveillance technician for a part or full-time position.
Job Summary
You will be an integral part of the industrial hygiene team by assisting in a variety of environmental and industrial hygiene field activities, which may include asbestos, lead based paint, air monitoring, indoor air quality, radon and/or mold site activities dependent upon need. You will be expected to take initiative in various projects assigned to you by your supervisor. Under supervision, you may perform a variety of specialized paraprofessional industrial hygiene, environmental or engineering field research, report writing, file maintenance, public relations and office administrative duties. When necessary, performs studies and prepares reports; research scientific topics, prepares basic scientific calculations; maintains records; performs field observations and surveys; updates maps and drawings, and performs related work as required.
Position Information:
- Part-Time or Full-Time
- Typical hours range from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday-Friday as well as a rotational on-call weekend (but additional hours, including nights and non-on-call weekends are required)
- Pay contingent on experience
- Location: San Francisco Bay Area
Specific Responsibilities:
- Conduct site inspections, surveys and oversight activities for asbestos, lead, radon, mold, industrial hygiene, and indoor air quality projects.
- Prepare and review technical reports for asbestos, lead, radon, mold, industrial hygiene, and indoor air quality projects.
- Collect air and bulk samples for laboratory analysis.
- Pass required training such as OSHA 30, and others.
- Daily travel throughout San Francisco Bay Area.
- Prepare proper documentation of site activities in preparation for drafting reports.
- Prepare daily logs and provide photo documentation and diagrams.
- Coordinate and schedule site activities.
- Input data in Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Attend monthly field meetings.
- Attend pre-job and pre-bid meetings.
- Communicate with clients via emails and phone conversations.
- Effective & quick communication with Clients on non-technical matters.
- Effective & quick communication with internal staff.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Must be able to read, understand, speak, and write English.
- Must be able to use standard office equipment, such as computers, copiers, fax machines, and telephone systems.
- Must be proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Must be able to draft reports and have exceptional note taking skills.
- Must have good communication skills.
- Time Management.
- Mold experience is a plus.
- CAC (Certified Asbestos Consultant) or CSST (Certified Site Surveillance Technician) certification required.
- California Department of Public Health Lead Inspector/Assessor.
- 0-5 years of experience in the following specialties: industrial hygiene, indoor air quality, asbestos monitoring and air sampling, inspection and risk assessment, lead inspection and risk assessment. Will train in these areas as well.
Requirements:
- Valid driver’s license.
- Reliable means of transportation.
- Ability to pass a comprehensive background check.
- Ability to pass a drug test.
- Ability to pass a respirator physical.
- Ability to work long hours; especially night hours providing asbestos abatement monitoring in the Healthcare (Hospital) Environment.
- Ability to work out of town, on an as-needed basis.
- Ability to carry and use a ladder and use basic tools and equipment.
- Must be able to wear personal protective equipment such as, hard hats, ear plugs, safety glasses, respirators, steel-toed boots, fall protection harnesses.
- Must be able to walk on uneven surfaces and stand for extended periods of time.
- Must be able to work in an outdoor environment.
- Must be able to lift and carry 40lbs.
- Minimum High School/GED.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.
