Consultant, Asbestos Specialist

Responsibilities

• Serve as Asbestos Field Sampling Technician on assigned site investigation, remediation, and decommissioning/decontamination/demolition environmental construction projects and implement site-specific Health & Safety Plans
• Ensure appropriate level of PPE is available and properly used, including maintenance and sanitation
• Collect asbestos samples in accordance with regulatory guidelines and industry best practices
• Manage sample collection and documentation processes
• Assist with development of sampling plans, reporting, and review
• Verify communication systems are in place and functioning
• Monitor conformance with safety and emergency procedures
• Conduct daily safety briefings with field teams
• Oversee maintenance of safety equipment and execute decontamination procedures
• Monitor site conditions for asbestos clearance sampling
• Exercise stop-work authority when imminent safety hazards arise and resume work upon proper authorization
• Conduct behavior-based safety observations and coordinate Event Communication System activity
• Collect and evaluate safety observations
• Maintain accurate project and compliance records
• Support work across related consulting fields including decommissioning, demolition, production safety, construction safety, air compliance, and contaminated site investigation
• Complete and maintain all required training
• If you're ready to bring your asbestos expertise into a broader environmental consulting career while working alongside industry experts in a safety-first culture, this role offers the platform to grow, lead, and make a difference.
• For the Consultant, Asbestos Specialist position, the anticipated annual base pay is $77,800 -$96,414 ( USD) . Actual pay will depend on factors such as education, experience, skills, location, performance, and business needs. In

Requirements

• Required:
• Bachelors or Degree in Engineering, Geology, Environmental Science or a related discipline; or eight (8) years of equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of experience in asbestos-related projects specifically to industrial sites, large demolition projects, construction safety, air compliance and contaminated site investigation.
• California Department of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) Certified Asbestos Consultant (CAC) or Certified Site Surveillance (CSST) Certification, current.
• California Department of Public Health (CDPH) - Certified Lead Sampling Technician or Certified Lead Inspector / Assessor, current.
• Strong computer skills including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, CAD, etc.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Willingness to be cross trained in additional health and safety/industrial hygiene work
• Ability to travel within the southern and central California areas.
• Driver's License Required: This position requires a valid driver's license and/or the ability to operate a company vehicle due to the nature of job duties, which include frequent travel to various client locations across a large geographical area
• This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship
• Preferred:
• 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER training
• 8-hour OSHA HAZWOPER Supervisor certification
• CPR/First Aid certification
• Bloodborne pathogens training
• Confined space and excavation awareness training
• Emergency preparedness training
• Hazard recognition and job hazard analysis experience
• Incident investigation and root cause analysis experience

Benefits

Additional Information

Step into a high-impact consulting role where your expertise in asbestos and field safety helps shape safer environments across complex projects. ERM is seeking a committed and knowledgeable Consultant, Asbestos Specialist to join our team in Irvine, CA . This role offers a unique opportunity to apply deep technical expertise while expanding your experience across construction, demolition, production safety, air compliance, and contaminated site investigation. You will play a critical role in protecting people, projects, and communities-partnering with clients and multidisciplinary teams to deliver safe, compliant, and high-quality outcomes. If you're motivated by meaningful fieldwork and want to grow within a collaborative, safety-first culture, this is an opportunity to make a lasting impact. Why This Role Matters This position sits at the center of environmental safety and compliance-ensuring asbestos-related risks are properly identified, managed, and mitigated across complex industrial and construction environments. Your work directly contributes to safer worksites, regulatory compliance, and the success of high-profile remediation and demolition projects. What Your Impact Is Help ensure safe execution of environmental construction and remediation projects. Safeguard teams by upholding and enforcing health & safety standards. Provide accurate asbestos sampling, reporting, and compliance oversight. Partner with clients to deliver trusted, high-quality environmental solutions. Expand ERM's impact across multidisciplinary consulting areas.

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