Environmental Technician; IH Technician

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Atlas is a nationwide leader in civil engineering, materials testing and geotechnical consulting services for environmental, industrial and infrastructure construction projects. Headquartered in Austin, TX, Atlas currently has over 3,500 employees with offices throughout the US, including Alaska & Hawaii. It’s no accident that Atlas creates a better experience for infrastructure and environmental projects. It’s how we are built – with the best people in the industry, with the reach and expertise to help at any and every step of the project, and with a heart-led approach that puts quality and safety at the center of everything we do.

We’re just built to be better. We are a great company.

We are seeking a Industrial Hygiene Technician 2 to join our St Louis, MO team! Come join us!



Job Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To

• Under supervision, conduct asbestos, lead-based paint, mold and/or other hazardous materials surveys.
• Provide asbestos and lead-based paint oversight during abatement activities.
• Collect detailed field notes and photographs of site conditions and findings.
• Prepare chain-of-custody documents for analytical testing, recording survey data on approved forms completely and legibly.
• Ability to compose detailed sample location maps.
• Compile and organize data for report. Present data and make recommendations to senior staff members on recommendations. Prepare reports or portions of reports detailing survey/project information.
• After training, use standard and specialized equipment, such as hand tools for collection of building material samples, high volume and low volume pumps, rotometer, XRF analyzer, moisture meter, mold pump, IAQ meter, and/or others.
• After training, ability to calibrate instruments, use equipment in the field, download data, clean and maintain equipment.
• Implement Atlas’s health and safety policies and procedures.
• Approval to drive a company vehicle or rental vehicles – valid Driver’s License and clean driving record.
• Travel locally and regionally to project sites as required.

• High School Diploma or Bachelor's Degree (preferred) in Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Industrial Hygiene, Occupational Healthy and Safety, Public Health, Project Management, Construction, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of experience as an Industrial Hygiene Technician.
• Valid Driver's License. Must meet qualifications to successfully complete Drug-Alcohol Testing.
• Must be able to wear a respirator, safety harness, and other personal protective equipment as needed.
• Able/willing to conduct asbestos/lead/mold remediation monitoring projects, asbestos/lead/mold surveys, and/or exposure monitoring and specialized industrial hygiene projects
• Asbestos, Lead, and 40-hr HAZWOPER certification preferred
• Able to work outside of normal business hours on occasion.

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Background in Industrial Hygiene and Building Science related practices.
• Detail oriented with strong analytical and creative problem-solving skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Understanding of billable time, project, and office budgeting.

• Strong problem-solving, workload management, and organizational skills with limited supervision.
• Professional, self-motivated, team player with strong collaboration skills.
• Ability to climb stairs/ladders and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Report writing experience
• Experience working within and understanding state environmental regulations and guidelines
• Ability for travel overnight occasionally
• State Licensed Asbestos Inspector (Preferred)
• State Licensed Lead Inspector/Risk Assessor (Preferred)