Industrial Hygiene Specialist

Arcadis is the worlds leading company delivering sustainable design engineering and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.

We are more than 36000 people in over 70 countries dedicated toimproving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds together we can solve the worlds most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.

Role description:

Arcadis is currently seeking a detail oriented well organized and dependable Industrial Hygiene Specialist / Asbestos Inspector to join our Chicago IL office full-time to perform asbestos-related field work including inspections and abatement monitoring oversight and air sampling. Additional tasks will also include indoor air quality (IAQ) assessments mold investigations and remediation oversight as well as industrial hygiene sampling lead paint inspections and abatement oversight.

The ideal candidate will be self-motivated and dedicated to contributing to our team success. This full-time position requires strict adherence to health and safety procedures attention to detail strong work ethic and excellent communication skills. Arcadis performance-based evaluations provide an opportunity for candidates to advance their career within the company. Please note this position requires you to be based out of Chicago IL.

Candidates must be willing and able to travel work nights and weekends depending on the project work needs. Travel will often be within Illinois but may include surrounding states or elsewhere throughout the U.S. as needs and opportunities arise.

Role accountabilities:

Responsibilities will include a combination of field (approx. 70%) and office (approx. 30%) related tasks with periods of extended travel.

It is expected that the candidate is able to:

• Perform inspections for asbestos mold (water intrusion) lead-paint and other hazardous building materials
• Routinely communicate and interact with Arcadis task managers project managers subcontractors consultants client personnel and any other stakeholders in a prompt and respectful manner
• Perform oversight documentation and air monitoring for asbestos mold and lead remediation activities.
• Legibly prepare and collect documentation related to the above-referenced tasks including field notes/sketches chains of custody and photographs.

The selected candidate will be responsible for performing these core duties for a variety of clients working primarily at various commercial buildings or offices as well as industrial chemical oil/gas and public facilities. Adaptability to different environments and settings is key.

We are seeking individuals who possesses comprehensive knowledge of relevant regulations encompassing OSHA EPA state and local guidelines pertaining to substances like asbestos lead-based paint mold and other hazardous building materials.

Flexibility is crucial for this position as work hours may extend beyond the typical 8-hour shift and may include nights weekends and potentially longer shifts. Additionally the ability to travel for extended periods is desired to accommodate project requirements.

Candidates must be willing to work outside in all weather conditions and for extended periods. Candidates must also be able to meet the physical demands associated with performing field work including lifting heavy equipment working in a standing position for extended periods of time working alone at remote sites etc.

Office activities for this position may include managing data through compilation interpretation and evaluation; assisting with the writing and preparation of technical reports work plans letters and memoranda; preparing cost estimates and proposals; coordinating work schedules with subcontractors; and producing figures and maps to support project documentation. Candidates should be proficient with MS Word MS Outlook and MS Excel. The ideal candidate will have excellent written and strong interpersonal communication skills multi-tasking skills and efficient time management.

Qualifications & Experience:

Required Qualifications:

• IL Asbestos Inspector License
• At least 2 years of experience with asbestos mold lead or related Industrial Hygiene work
• A current valid drivers license and clean driving record

Preferred Qualifications:

• IL Licensed Asbestos Project Manager and Air Sampling Professional and trained in the NIOSH 582 or 582 Equivalent course
• AS or BS in physical sciences or industrial hygiene safety environmental sciences or related science or engineering fields preferred.
• Other asbestos state licenses/certifications (IA IN MI WI OH etc.)
• OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER OSHA 30-hour Construction
• Understanding of HVAC systems building mechanical systems and building construction

Why Arcadis

We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyones contribution matters. Its why we are pioneering a skills-based approach where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.

Youll do meaningful work and no matter what role youll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark on your career your colleagues your clients your life and the world around you.

Together we can create a lasting legacy.

Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.

Our Commitment to Equality Diversity Inclusion & Belonging

We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women minorities people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race creed color religion national origin sex age disability marital status sexual orientation gender identity citizenship status disability veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law.

Arcadis offers benefits for full time and part time positions. These benefits include medical dental and vision EAP 401K STD LTD AD&D life insurance paid parental leave reward & recognition program and optional benefits including wellbeing benefits adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement. We offer nine paid holidays and 15 days PTO that accrue per salary range for this position is $. Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors such as experience education budget internal equity project and location.

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