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Terracon Consultants, Inc.

Field Industrial Hygienist

  • Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
  • 1106
  • United States
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General Responsibilities:
Terracon's Harrisburg’s office is looking for a talented addition to our Environmental Department! We are looking for a Field Scientist for asbestos, lead based paint, and industrial hygiene projects. Typical projects include sampling for asbestos, lead, mold, and radon; hazardous materials inspections; indoor air quality testing; water quality sampling, and soil sampling. At times, you will oversee subcontractors on job sites. The selected candidate will also complete subsequent asbestos and lead abatement observations and clearance sampling. Typical responsibilities will also include routine maintenance of field equipment and compiling notes into basic reports.
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.

  • Technical background in asbestos, lead, and industrial hygiene surveys and abatement planning/oversight.

  • Willing to be flexible on project schedule to get work completed per client needs.

  • Performs site visits, field observations, and field data collection for assignments.

  • Routine maintenance of field equipment.

  • Assists in the collection and analysis of data from laboratory reports (sampling data), reports, maps, and drawings.

  • Tabulate electronic environmental and assessment data and assist with the development of corresponding reports.

  • Coordinate work with supervisors and other environmental staff.

  • May have limited client contact pertaining to specific projects/tasks.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Science, or related science field and a minimum of 1 year related experience.  Or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 5 years’ related experience.

  • Valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history.

Preferred Certification:

  • 40-hour HAZWOPER Certification

  • Pennsylvania Asbestos Inspector Certification or other Asbestos Certifications

  • Pennsylvania Lead Inspector or Risk Assessor Certification

About Us
Terracon is a 100 percent employee-owned multidiscipline consulting firm comprised of more than 8,000 curious minds focused on solving engineering and technical challenges from more than 200 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 was recognized as the #1 firm in Asbestos and Lead Abatement.

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.
About the Team

Our national environmental team helps our clients do the right thing for their projects, and for our planet. Our professionals include environmental architects, archaeologists, biologists, engineers, geologists, historians, industrial hygienists, planners, and scientists. Working together in the field, office, or lab, we help guide clients through the steps and processes to address environmental challenges and move their projects forward as quickly, safely, and sustainably as possible. With services including site assessment, planning and permitting including cultural and natural resources, sustainability and resiliency, regulatory compliance, and industrial hygiene and safety, we’re at the forefront of helping clients succeed and communities thrive.
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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