Environmental Safety - Inspector - Asbestos Certified

POSITION SUMMARY

Materials Testing Consultants (MTC) provides geotechnical engineering, consulting and independent testing services to a broad spectrum of government, power, institutional and private clients, and has done so since 1968, always focused on the “trusted advisor” relationship with our clients, technical leadership on challenging projects, top-level service, and ethical business practices. As a valued project partner, we are committed to our customers and each other.

Our primary service area includes the Great Lakes states through multiple offices and beyond with our traveling crews and mobile laboratories. We are affiliated with MATECO Drilling Company
, with operations office located in Rockford, MI. MATECO is a geotechnical and environmental drilling contractor. Our combined abilities allow us to uniquely and productively manage projects with our in-house personnel, equipment, controlling the approach, cost, safety, and technical aspects of our engagements.

As an Environmental Safety Inspector in Grand Rapids: you will work directly on active construction sites helping teams maintain safe work environments and meet environmental and safety standards. This is a hands‑on, field‑based role that involves site inspections, documentation, communication with contractors and crews, and proactive problem solving in fast‑paced environments.

• Work environment primarily at building sites – occupied, or unoccupied and/or dilapidated, indoors and outdoors. Locations include active prisons and confined spaces.
• Proactive safety management while working with, or around, hazardous materials.
• Perform bulk material sampling and air testing.
• Assist Inspectors and Project Professionals in completion of site assessments.
• Complete daily report of observation and accurately record sample locations and/or test results.
• Produce technical reports for review.
• Professional communication with client representatives (supervisor, foremen, project managers, engineers, etc.) at project sites.
• Proper maintenance of equipment.
• Perform other duties or functions as assigned or requested.
• Out of town travel with overnight stays, 2-3 days a week.
• Comfortability with working in hazardous environments, such as prisons and abandoned buildings.
• Prioritize safety procedures and correct use of equipment.

• High School degree required.
• Further education, experience and degrees within Environmental Health & Safety, Public Health, Safety and Toxicology are preferred.
• Ability to travel and stay overnight for nonlocal projects when necessary.
• Valid driver's license and good driving record.
• 3–5 Years of experience as an Inspector required.
• Asbestos Certification required.
• Effective communication skills required.
• Detailed oriented – analytical mindset required.
• High ethical standards required.
• Microsoft Office – Word, SharePoint, Outlook, Excel, Teams basic competency preferred.
• Sample collection and materials testing experience preferred.
• Construction experience or building maintenance preferred.
• Able to read construction drawings (blueprints) and project specifications preferred.
• Pre‑employment drug screen, physical and background check.

Job Type: Full‑time

Pay starting at $26.00 per hour with long‑term career path provided and encouraged!

Pay:
From $26.00 per hour

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

• High school or equivalent (Required)

• Driver's License (Required)
• Asbestos Certification (Required)

• 25% (Required)

Work Location:

In person