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Industrial Hygienist

New Haven, CT 06511

Posted: 05/13/2025 Employment Type: Direct Hire/Perm Job Category: Environmental Job Number: 634047 Is job remote?: No

Job Description

  Our client has an immediate opening for a Hazardous Building Materials Professional specializing in asbestos, lead based paint and PCB work based out of New Haven, CT. As the successful candidate, you will have an enthusiastic, can-do attitude with experience in performing hazardous building materials surveys and abatement monitoring, including but not limited to asbestos, lead, PCBs, universal waste, and mold. Possession of a strong technical education, professional demeanor, and entrepreneurial mindset is essential.  

Job Responsibilities
  • The primary responsibilities of the position will be:
  • To assist with the completion of hazardous/regulated building material inspections;
  • Provide project monitoring during HBM abatement activities and collect the appropriate clearance sampling (Onsite reading of samples will not be required);
  • Assist with IAQ and PCB assessments;
  • Work periodic overtime and/or outside of normal business hours to complete the project;
  • Coordinate with laboratories and contractors;
  • Assist with report writing and developing project scopes of work;
  • Report directly to the HBM Practice Lead in New England;
  • Secondary responsibilities may include:
  • Cross-training in other practice disciplines;
  • Coordination with staff and management in other disciplines;
  • Periodic travel to neighboring states (New England/NY) when necessary to support group workload;
  • baseline expectation is that you will take advantage of the opportunities we provide to develop your professional skills, and grow your career within the HBM field.  

Job Requirements
  • Bachelor or Associates degree in Engineering, Architecture, Industrial Hygiene or  Environmental Science related field required;
  • Minimum of 1 year of related hazardous building materials survey and abatement/remediation monitoring experience (asbestos, lead based paint and PCB experience is essential);
  • Thorough understanding of Massachusetts or Connecticut and Federal (CT, NY and RI considered a plus) asbestos, lead, and PCB regulations/guidelines including: design protocols, survey requirements, abatement monitoring requirements and reporting;
  • Required Licenses/Certifications:
    • State of CT DPH Asbestos Inspector and Project Monitor
    • State of CT DPH Licensed Lead Inspector
    • Related licenses in other states (MA, NY, RI, etc.) and additional CT licenses (Lead Risk Assessor, Asbestos Designer) are considered a plus;
  • Ability to read and understand project specifications, drawings and plans, hazardous materials survey reports;
  • Experience performing surveys and project monitoring of environmental and building abatement projects relating to asbestos, lead based paint, PCBs  and other hazardous building materials;
  • Experience with proposal writing, abatement/remediation estimates, report writing, and specifications is considered a plus;
  • Proficient using Microsoft Office;
  • Reliable transportation to access job sites and a valid driver’s license in good standing; and flexibility and ability to work normal business hours as well as off hours;
  • Ability to multi-task with field and office work; and
  • Ability to work alone and in a team environment.

 
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