Asbestos Technician

An Asbestos Technician is responsible for identifying, testing, and evaluating the presence of asbestos in buildings and structures, and ensuring the safe removal and disposal of asbestos-containing materials. They may also be responsible for testing air quality and conducting building inspections to identify potential asbestos hazards.

• Complete and finalize specific project tasks according to deadlines and within budget.
• Communicate with clients and subject site representatives.
• Provide on-site project management to complete asbestos testing.
• Conducting asbestos surveys and sampling
• Perform tests and sampling of environmental materials including, but not limited to air monitoring, lead, radon, mold testing and remediation, PLM, PCM and mold analyses.
• Analyzing asbestos samples in a laboratory environment
• Preparing and implementing asbestos management plans
• Safely removing and disposing of asbestos-containing materials
• Using personal protective equipment (PPE) and ensuring its proper maintenance
• Cleaning and decontaminating work areas after asbestos removal
• Maintaining detailed records of asbestos abatement activities
• Complying with local, state, and federal regulations regarding asbestos
• Operating specialized equipment for asbestos detection and removal
• Providing training and guidance on asbestos safety practices
• Communicating with clients and stakeholders about project status and safety measures

• High School Diploma or equivalent required, post-secondary education is considered an asset.
• Excellent written (Microsoft Word, Excel, Visio (CAD equivalent)) and verbal communication skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to write technical documents and field reports.
• Excellent observational, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Completion of an accredited asbestos training program
• Valid asbestos handling certification
• Basic knowledge of safety regulations and protocols
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.
• Ability to travel for field assignments and work in remote outdoor environments.

Certifications:

• TDSHS Licensed Asbestos Building Inspector (required)
• TDSHS Licensed Asbestos Air-Monitoring Technician with NIOSH 582 Equivalency License (strongly preferred)
• TDSHS Licensed Asbestos Project Manager, Management Planner, and/or Project Designer (preferred)
• TDLR - Mold Assessment Technician or Consultant License (preferred)
• TELRR Lead-Based Paint Inspector (preferred)
• NRPP Radon Measurement Professional Certification (preferred)
• OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER (preferred)

This position primarily works in an outdoor work environment, regularly exposed to varying field conditions, including:

• Sites that may not be accessible by vehicle, requiring travel on foot through wetlands, swamps, grasslands, fields, and other uneven or rugged terrain with natural and man-made obstacles such as sand, brush, and debris
• Moderate to loud noise levels, common in active construction and industrial environments
• Exposure to environmental elements including dirt, dust, sun, heat, humidity, and adverse weather conditions

The physical requirements for this position may include and are not limited to:

• Ability to lift and/or carry 35 to 75 lbs. up to 75 feet, involving regular repetitive motion
• Ability to stand, walk, drive, and operate equipment for extended periods
• Frequent use of hands and arms for typing, handling tools, and operating equipment
• Ability to bend, twist, reach, stoop, pull, kneel, climb, balance, lift, carry, and push as required for fieldwork and inspections
• Ability to speak and hear effectively to communicate in noisy environments and with project teams
• Ability to use your senses to see (including close, distant, and peripheral vison, depth vision, and ability to focus) smell, hear, touch (use hands to reach climb or balance, crouch, stoop, crawl, kneel and sit)

Travel Requirements:

• This position requires moderate travel, approximately up to 40% of the time, in support of business objectives and client engagements. Travel may be both scheduled and on short notice, depending on project needs. Destinations typically include job sites, field locations, or regional offices, where work may be conducted in outdoor or operational environments. Adherence to all company safety protocols and use of PPE is required during travel and on-site work.

Disclaimers:

• This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of the activities, duties, or responsibilities for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.
• UES is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Company will recruit, hire, train, and promote into all job levels without regard to race, religion, gender, marital status, familial status, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, source of income, veteran status, or other protected class.
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable those with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

At UES, we’re a team of more than 4,000 engineers, scientists, geologists, inspectors, technicians, and drillers united by a shared purpose—to make a meaningful impact in the communities we serve. As a national leader in geotechnical engineering, environmental consulting, and materials testing and inspection, we collaborate on transformative projects across transportation, energy, water, healthcare, and more.

Joining UES offers you the opportunity to excel at one of the fastest growing Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) firms in the country. Experienced and proven, UES is considered a pioneer in our industry and stands at the forefront of emerging technology and best practices.

Our core values are reflected in the acronym STRIVE: We strive for Safety, Teamwork, Responsiveness, Integrity, Value, and Excellence.

You can learn more about UES here: https://teamues.com/