Job Description
Position available in Longmont, Greeley, or Fort Collins.

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 (PCM). Job duties with industrial hygiene inspections include performance of noise surveys, radon surveys, microbial investigations with sampling, other personal sampling monitoring such as silica and lead, and data reporting.

Although the primary focus of this position will be industrial hygiene and asbestos work, the performance of standard environmental work may include: Phase I ESAs including site visits and data review, testing and sampling of environmental media to include air, groundwater, sediment, and soil.

The candidate will be responsible for cleaning and maintaining field monitoring equipment. Candidate will be required to adhere to strict company health and safety standards.

Essential Role and Responsibilities:

• Performs standardized and sometimes complex field tests as directed and/or special inspections as required.
• 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.
• 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.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 3-6 years of relevant experience or the equivalent in training and related experience.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history.

Preferred:

• Certification(s) in field of expertise. Examples include:
  • CDPHE-Certified Asbestos Building Inspector (CABI)
  • CDPHE-Certified Asbestos Air-Monitoring Specialist (AMS)
  • Lead Paint Inspector
  • Mold Technician
• Associates or bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety and Health, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Science or related scientific field
• Other national, regional, state, and local environmental related certifications requiring experience and written examination will also be considered if deemed appropriate by the Terracon Department Manager.

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.