Job Description
General Responsibilities:

Terracon’s Winter Park office is looking for an Environmental Technician to support our asbestos/industrial hygiene practice under our contract with Disney. The successful candidate will conduct asbestos and lead inspections, asbestos and lead abatement oversight, and assist project managers with industrial hygiene assessments. The candidate may further support mold and radon assessments or other environmental projects.

Inspection job duties include bulk sample collection, field documentation, review of laboratory documents, and communication with project managers to facilitate transfer of field data. The candidate will be responsible for asbestos abatement oversight, including contractor interaction, operation of field air monitoring equipment, collection of field documentation, and potentially on-site analysis of air samples by Phase Contrast Microscopy (PCM). Industrial hygiene job duties include performance of radon surveys, microbial investigations with sampling, other exposure sampling such as silica and lead, and data reporting. Candidate will be required to adhere to strict company health and safety standards.

This position will support third shift operations.

Essential Roles and Responsibilities:

• Performing building inspections for asbestos-containing materials in accordance with EPA, State, and Local requirements;

• Testing of surface coatings for lead paint (via paint chip) in commercial and industrial settings;

• Performing mold inspections and sampling for suspect microbial growth;

• Performing standardized and sometimes complex field tests as directed and/or special inspections as required;

• Performing air monitoring and visual inspections during asbestos abatement projects;

• Calibration of field monitoring equipment as required;

• Inspection and sampling within industrial setting;

• Performing indoor air quality assessments;

• Maintaining quality standards on all projects;

Terracon’s culture places safety at the forefront and the successful candidate will be responsible for following all safety rules and standards for the project, participate in pre-task planning, and promptly communicate any safety concerns to management.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• B.S. in Industrial Hygiene or Environmental Science preferred
• Minimum 0-2 years of relevant experience or the equivalent in training and related experience.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft office products
• Good written communication skills with the ability to type reports
• Overnight work is mandatory
• Required inspector certifications in asbestos, lead, radon, and/or mold; or the ability to obtain these certifications
• Ability to carry and lift items over 20 pounds, work at heights, and climb/carry ladders.

Preferred Certification:

• 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.

Required Certification:

• Certification in field of expertise preferred.

About Terracon
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’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.