Terracon · 1 month ago
Assistant Scientist
Wheat Ridge, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$25/hr - $34/hr
4+ years expTerracon is a 100 percent employee-owned multidiscipline consulting firm focused on solving engineering and technical challenges. The Assistant Scientist will perform building inspections and conduct oversight for asbestos and lead inspections, while assisting with various industrial hygiene projects.
Civil Engineering
Responsibilities
Performing building inspections for asbestos-containing building materials in accordance with Asbestos Hazardous Emergency Response Act (AHERA) guidelines and Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) Regulation No. 8, Part B
Performing field tests which often include multiple tasks and services, ranging in complexity, as directed and required
Performing air monitoring and visual inspections during asbestos abatement projects
Collecting samples of painted coatings (via paint chip or XRF) in residential, commercial and industrial settings
Operation, calibration, and maintenance of field monitoring equipment such as high- and low- volume pumps, calibration devices, and PID or combustible gas indicators
Collection of noise level data at industrial and/or commercial settings
Identification and sample collection of building materials exhibiting suspect microbial growth
Performing indoor air quality assessments
Tabulating field notes, documents, and data for written reports in a timely manner
May assist with report preparation by reviewing and summarizing data for inclusion within reports
Follow safety rules, guidelines and standards for all projects. Participate in pre-task planning. Report any safety issues or concerns to management
Maintaining quality standards on all projects, using applicable platforms and systems
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or related science field. Or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 4 years' 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 and / or Risk Assessor, Mold Technician, 40-hour HAZWOPER certificate (with an up-to-date 8-hour annual refresher course certification)
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
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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