Environmental Asbestos Technician

Environmental Asbestos Technician – St. Louis, Missouri

Intertek, a leading provider of quality and safety solutions to many of the world's top-recognized brands and companies, is actively seeking an Environmental Asbestos Technician I to join our Environmental team in St. Louis, Missouri. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in environmental consulting.

Intertek's Building and Construction division is a suite of Intertek brands that are industry leaders across multiple architecture, engineering and construction disciplines, developing the most innovative product and project solutions. Intertek's project-related assurance, testing, inspection and consulting services are the risk management and quality assurance partner you need to ensure the reliability, safety and performance of your new developments, existing assets and facilities. Professional Service Industries, Inc. (Intertek-PSI) is a leading US based provider of construction assurance, testing and inspection in civil and commercial construction. Our broad service offering includes construction materials testing, geotechnical services, environmental engineering, industrial hygiene, and specialty testing.

What are we looking for?

The Environmental Asbestos Technician I is responsible for supporting the Environmental department in all services including asbestos surveys, asbestos third party monitoring, lead-based paint survey and more. This person will complete fieldwork as well as work on technical reports. This position will require some overnight regional travel.

Shift/Schedule: Monday – Friday 8:00AM-4:30PM (may vary)

What you'll do:

• Perform field sampling of asbestos and other indoor air quality media as part of site assessment and remediation activities on projects as directed by senior team members.
• Assist in the development of work scope, report preparation, client and subcontractor coordination, and assessment of proper response actions
• Maintain Training Records / Field Instrumentation / Certifications (will provide training updates)
• Participate in all QA/QC programs as appropriate and Safety Programs
• Ability to communicate with clients and regulatory agencies to keep projects moving and on schedule
• Operates testing equipment and conducts testing and provides assessment of data through reporting

This position outline is a general guideline and does not represent all encompassing details. The position assumes that the incumbent has both the mental and physical requirements to carry out the above defined duties.

Minimum Requirements & Qualifications:

• BS in Environmental Science or 5 years experience in the asbestos consulting or abatement industry

• Some experience in asbestos, lead-based paint, and/or mold inspecting, sampling, assessment, etc.
• Current or expired Asbestos Inspector License – State of Missouri or ability to apply for license within the first 30 days of employment (Intertek will pay for class/licensing)
• Must be detail-oriented, and a team player with excellent communication, analytical, and organizational skills
• Must be computer literate and able to operate most field/office equipment relating to one's discipline
• Must be able to climb ladders and lift, move, push, and pull items with weights in excess of 30 pounds multiple times as needed to complete project requirements
• Valid Driver's License and reliable driving record, 15% travel
• Must be able to work off shifts and overtime and willing to work out of town occasionally

Preferred Requirements & Qualifications:

• OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER
• NIOSH 582 completed training

Intertek: Total Quality. Assured.

Intertek is a world leader in the Quality Assurance market, with a proven, high-quality business model and a global network of customer-focused operations and highly engaged subject matter experts. With passion, pace, and precision we work to exceed our customers' expectations, while engaging with our employees to be 10X in their performance and professional growth.

Intertek is a drug-free workplace. As a condition of employment, certain positions may be required to pass a pre-employment drug test based on the type of work that will be performed.

We Value Diversity

Intertek's network of phenomenal people are our greatest assets, and the diversity they bring fuels our success. Intertek is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that values inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.

For individuals with disabilities who would like to request accommodation, or who need assistance applying, please email intertekhrusa@intertek.com or call 1-877-694-8543 (option #5) to speak with a member of the HR Department.

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*Intertek does not accept unsolicited approaches from agencies and will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.