Asbestos Sampling Technician

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for an Asbestos Sampling Technician for our Novi, MI office. Be involved in projects with our Earth and Environment Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges.

• Asbestos abatement air monitoring
• Air monitoring of other constituents including silica, lead, and particulate material.
• Onsite analysis of asbestos PCM air samples
• Conduct asbestos-containing materials surveys
• Other building materials sampling requirement may include paints, PCB bulk products and concrete.
• Adherence to health and safety plans, work plans, and other project guidance documents
• Monitor project phasing plans and contractors' work to ensure quality control and contract compliance; documenting work progress and issues arising throughout scope of project.
• Work with cross-functional teams in executing project work.
• Attend pre-construction meetings and answer questions from contractors and other attendees.
• Assist with calculating payments due to contractors for work completed.
• Work collaboratively with other professionals, scientists, engineers, inspectors, project control, and technicians on assigned inspection phases, checks, and tasks.
• Engage in occasional contact with client and contractor personnel to schedule and coordinate project inspection.
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED
• 3+ years experience
• Michigan specific licenses or certifications:
  Asbestos Inspector, Asbestos Project Manager, Asbestos Air Monitoring Technician, NIOSH 582
• Experience overseeing abatement contractors
• Experience with Federal and State regulations related to asbestos and other regulated materials abatement
• Strong verbal, and inter-personal skills
• Good time-management skills. Ability to focus and attention to detail
• Must be organized and able to communicate clearly
• Team player and technical contributor
• Able to operate within scope, schedule and budget during project implementation
• Must be able to pass a HAZWOPER physical and be medically able to wear a tight-fitting respirator / Fit for Duty Exam / Medical Exam.
• Must pass drug test, background check and must have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the Company's driving (MVR) policy

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate’s Degree in closely related discipline is preferred.
• Related licenses or certificates in other states including:
  Ohio, Kentucky, Illinois and Indiana