Asbestos Construction Project Specialist

WORK SCHEDULE:

On-site work arrangement; employee is expected to work on-site full-time.

$120, 000 - $125, 000

The Department of Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) at Stanford University is the principal health and safety office at Stanford University. We support and advance the teaching, learning and research activities at Stanford by promoting a safe and healthy campus environment. Our mission is to provide and coordinate programs and services that minimize safety, health, environmental, and regulatory risks in a manner consistent with fiscal and environmental stewardship.

We are comprised of 9 technical groups with more than 50 specialists who work in the field with top researchers, faculty, staff, and students to support the mission and research of Stanford University. The work environment is team-oriented, collaborative, deadline-driven, and dynamic. In addition to providing routine EH&S program services, our staff provides support as needed during university emergencies. All EH&S staff are to comply with governmental regulations and University policies and procedures regarding health and safety and are expected to serve as strong models and advocates for research health and safety.

EH&S seeks an Asbestos Construction Project Specialist to join the Healthy Buildings Program team. Reporting to the Healthy Buildings Manager of the Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Group, you will ensure the proper execution of institutional occupational safety and health programs relating to construction, renovation, and demolition projects. Primary responsibilities include oversight of asbestos, lead, and PCBs identification/ removal as part of hazardous materials safety and management.

If you are interested in providing critical support of the University’s construction projects and facilities service operations, then this may be the career opportunity for you!

• Develop, implement, and maintain programs, systems, and procedures necessary to ensure the overall safety and health of employees and the community.
• May develop and conduct employee and student training, emergency preparedness activities, and/or assurance and accreditation programs.
• Identify, assess, and monitor workplace hazards (including but not limited to, chemical, physical, biological, and radiological) that could be present in the work area; remediate hazards, and/or recommend improvements to minimize hazard potential.
• Investigate incidents, injuries, and complaints concerning potential hazards or unsafe conditions in the workplace.
• Recommend improvements in processes, design, procedures, and operating equipment to minimize hazard potential.
• Provide technical advice and university interpretation of various government regulations and university policies; maintain working knowledge of specific government regulations.
• May act as a lead or technical expert and provide direction to less experienced personnel working on health/safety programs. Additionally, you will:
• Perform asbestos and lead building surveys, managing hazardous materials removal/ abatement jobs, conducting inspections/ airborne fiber analysis, characterizing waste, and arranging disposal.
• Work with Project Managers to scope, develop, and implement project plans for managing hazardous materials.
• Coordinate laboratory decommissioning efforts, including hazard assessment, decontamination, and waste disposal.
• Provide consultation to Facilities, Student Housing, and other University departments regarding asbestos-containing materials information.
• Reviewing vendor contracts and keeping updated records of projects service costs.

• Certified Asbestos Consultant (CAC) registered in the State of California, or eligible to achieve certification.
• CDPH Lead Inspector/Assessor or Lead Project Monitor certification(s)
• Industrial hygiene workplace exposure assessment, including personal and area air sampling/ monitoring.
• Work experience in an academic/research environment