Industrial Hygiene Field Inspector

SPC’s industrial hygiene services provide solutions to protect human health and reduce liabilities to owners and employers. Our goal is to assist our clients in creating and maintaining healthy and safe environments.

We are currently seeking a Field Inspector to join our growing Chicago, IL office. This is a hands‑on position with 90% of the time spent in the field, where you will be conducting field inspections for hazardous materials and will provide oversight during remediation activities. All field activities will be conducted in accordance with the EPA, OSHA, IDPH regulations and Project Specifications.

Prepare detailed inspection/oversight reports including a description of sampling methods, results, picture log of sampled materials, and drawings of sampling locations. Document field activities and communicate issues with Project Managers, Clients, and Laboratories. Conduct project activities within an assigned budget and timeframe assigned by the Project Manager.

If you are a motivated self‑starter who is looking for the next step in growing their career, then this might just be the role for you!

• Conduct Asbestos, LBP, and other hazardous materials survey/remediation oversight according to the project requirements as well as EPA, OSHA, and IDPH regulations and guidelines.
• Review building as‑built drawings and understand structural, mechanical, plumbing, electrical systems to strategize ACM/LBP/Hazmat survey activities.
• Collect bulk samples of suspected asbestos‑containing materials, lead‑based paint coatings, other dust, gases, vapors, or other potentially toxic materials for laboratory analysis.
• Collect air samples of asbestos, lead, mold spores, nuisance dust, and other air contaminants as per the OSHA and NIOSH sampling methods.
• Collect clearance lead dust wipes per HUD and IDPH protocols.
• Calibrate and use IH equipment in indoor and outdoor locations.
• Prepare inspection/remediation reports for asbestos and lead projects. Develop picture log of sampled materials, prepare drawings of sampling locations.
• Interpret sampling results and communicate with project team.
• Other duties may be assigned.

• Bachelor’s Degree Preferred
• Associates Degree Required
• 2+ years related experience
• Asbestos/Lead inspector and project manager licenses issued by IDPH

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily and meet the requirements. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Competitive wages
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, prescription, dental, vision, time off with pay
• 401(k) with company match
• Life insurance, disability insurance
• Cell phone reimbursement
• Professional development opportunities

Specialty Consulting, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.