Staff Scientist
Terracon
- Rocky Hill, CT
- Permanent
- Full-time
Perform tests and sampling of environmental materials including air, groundwater, building materials, and noise. Operates field monitoring equipment. Assists with asbestos, mold, other IH surveys, and abatement/remediation projects. Conducts work in support of and prepares Phase I Environmental Site Assessments in accordance with ASTM Standard 1527, Standard Practice for Environmental Site Assessments: Phase I Environmental Site Assessment Process to identify recognized environmental conditions and other conditions of environmental concern for a project and related off-site properties in accordance with ASTM. Tabulate and prepare data for written reports. Cleans and maintains field monitoring equipment. Adhere to strict safety standards.Essential Roles and Responsibilities:
- Independently performs non-routine field testing on a variety of projects.
- Calibrate field monitoring equipment such as PID or combustible gas indicator.
- Sample suspect asbestos-containing building materials in accordance with AHERA guidelines.
- Perform oversight and air monitoring during asbestos abatement projects.
- Perform complex monitoring and well sampling.
- For Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (ESA):
- Review previous assessment reports, historical and regulatory records for the property and for the surrounding area and reports data in accordance with ASTM criteria and/or client's scope of work.
- Conducts interviews with appropriate project stakeholders and government officials to obtain information concerning the environmental conditions related to the property and adjacent properties.
- Performs screenings and surveys for the presence of hazardous building materials (asbestos, lead, radon, etc.) and subsurface contamination. Screenings may include collection of samples.
- Writes reports which accurately convey the environmental assessment and provide exhibits and photos which illustrate or clarify information presented in the body of the report.
- Obtains site access, public and private utility clearance, coordinates with various project stakeholders, and schedules drillers, laboratories, and other subcontractors for Phase II or Industrial Hygiene work.
- Follow safety rules, guidelines, and standards for all projects. Participate in pre-task planning. Report any safety issues or concerns to management.
- Be responsible for maintaining quality standards on all projects.
- Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, Geology or related science field and 3-5 years relevant professional experience.
- Certification in field of expertise preferred; examples include:
- Asbestos Inspector
- Asbestos Project Monitor
- Asbestos Management Planner
- Lead Risk Inspector
- Mold Technician
- Valid driver's license with acceptable violation history