Terracon · 1 month ago
Asbestos/Industrial Hygiene – Staff Scientist
Des Moines, IA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
3+ years expTerracon is a 100 percent employee-owned multidiscipline consulting firm focused on solving engineering and technical challenges. The Staff Scientist will play a key role in the growth of the asbestos, lead, mold, indoor air quality, and industrial hygiene practice, assisting in all aspects of Asbestos/IH projects and supporting project managers in planning, execution, and business development activities.
Civil Engineering
Responsibilities
Follow safety rules and guidelines. Assist with creating and modeling a safe work environment, demonstrating safety practices, and promoting pre-task planning for all projects
Prepare proposals, develop sampling strategies, outline required analysis, and prepare budgets for approval by senior level staff
Estimate the costs, resources, and time required to complete the assigned phase of a project and monitor activities, allocate resources and assign tasks to ensure these targets are met
Develop understanding of applicable guidance for compliance with federal, state, and/or local regulations
Develop understanding and be aware of project-related risk. Be familiar with company risk policies
Perform field studies including airborne chemical monitoring, noise monitoring, asbestos, lead-containing paint, mold, indoor air quality, and other regulated hazardous substances
Operate and maintain field monitoring equipment. Maintain chain-of-custody in sample submission to appropriate laboratory for analysis
Assist with implementing technical requirements to complete client projects by directing field staff to sample, test and collect data and/or document site activities
Set priorities, assign tasks, and coordinate scope of services to meet milestones and deliver project deliverables within budget
Evaluate laboratory and field/sampling data, prepare reports, risk assessments, and develop recommendations to correct and improve the environment for approval by senior level professionals
May present and communicate findings and report recommendations to clients
Works under the supervisions of Terracon Project Managers, Authorized Project Reviewers, or other senior level staff
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Science, or related science field. Or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 3 years' related experience
Valid driver's license with acceptable violation history
Preferred
Iowa Asbestos Inspector license
Certifications related to Asbestos, Regulated Materials, and/or Industrial Hygiene
HAZWOPER 40 Hour
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
401(k) plan
Paid time off
Holidays
Education reimbursement
Various bonus programs
Company
Terracon
Terracon is a 100 percent employee-owned consulting engineering firm providing quality services to clients.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
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Late StageLeadership Team
M. Gayle Packer
President and CEO
Don Vrana
Chief Financial Officer
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