Occupational, Health, and Safety Specialist
Position Summary
This is a full-time position with day-to-day duties that include performing industrial hygiene work at client sites, including worker exposure assessments, health and safety audits, indoor air quality assessments, moisture intrusion and mold assessments, and source and ambient air quality testing. We believe that collaboration is the key to success and pride ourselves on employee engagement to improve our organization and the clients we serve. Visit our website at http://NES-EHS.com to find out more about who we are and what we do!
NES, Inc., conducts pre-employment drug screenings, background checks, and driving record checks for all new hires. We are an E-Verify employer; all applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.
Essential Duties and Major Responsibilities
- Conduct facility site assessments at various client locations at the direction of the supervisor/manager. Document findings and observations in forms, field notes, chain of custody documents, etc., as directed
- Conduct hazardous building materials surveys (e.g., asbestos, lead, PCBs); mold and moisture, air quality, or exposure assessments; and/or monitor contractors' abatement activities, as needed
- Collects samples of dust, gases, vapors, and other potentially toxic materials for analysis
- Investigates adequacy of ventilation, exhaust equipment, lighting, and other conditions that may affect employee health, comfort, or efficiency
- Maintains and calibrates field equipment
- Assists in the preparation of reports
- Other duties as assigned
Specialized Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Understanding of applicable environmental and safety regulations and guidelines preferred
- Ability to analyze, document, collect data, audit, and report results
- Works independently with basic oversight
- Proficient in computer and MS Office skills
- Ability to communicate with clients well
- Detail oriented
Experience
- 1 or more years of experience as a technician in OH&S/IH is preferred
- Direct experience conducting site assessments is preferred
- DOSH Certified Site Surveillance Technician (CSST) or Certified Asbestos Consultant (CAC) is preferred
- CDPH Lead Sampling Technician, Inspector/Assessor, or Project Monitor is preferred
- 40-hour HAZWOPER certification is preferred (with 8-hour HAZWOPER refresher certificates)
Education
- A high school diploma is required
- A bachelor’s degree in core science or a closely related field is preferred
Wage: Salary Range: $25.55 to $28.50
Benefits
- Medical - six plans to choose from, including Kaiser (coverage begins the 1st of the month after completing 30 days of employment)
- Dental, Vision, and Basic Life Insurance (coverage begins the 1st of the month after completing 30 days of employment and is 100% employer-paid for the employee only coverage)
- 401k and Roth Retirement plan options with employer match up to 7% of contributions
- FSA, Dependent Care FSA, HSA, Lifestyle Spending Account (use for gym membership, pet insurance, ski passes, exercise equipment, and so much more)
- Voluntary Life Insurance for the employee, spouse, and children
- Eight company-paid holidays per year
- Paid Time Off
Company Information
NES is a nationally recognized leader in providing environmental, health, and safety training and consulting, clan lab training, industrial hygiene, construction safety oversight, construction, and storm water compliance services. We provide industrial hygiene consulting covering indoor air quality, mold, water damage, exposure to hazardous materials, and more. We deliver environmental compliance expertise on issues from air and water quality to waste management. NES offers training across a broad range of environmental health & safety issues and trains thousands of law enforcement personnel to handle clan lab investigations safely and effectively. Visit our website at http://NES-EHS.com for more information.
NES, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled