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NYC DEP Asbestos Investigator

Hillmann Consulting LLC

NJ • On-site

$75K - $95K/yr

Full-time

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Description
Join Our Team as a NYC DEP Asbestos Investigator!
Are you ready to elevate your career with a dynamic and growing firm that values your contributions and offers exciting opportunities for advancement? Hillmann Consulting, LLC, a leading nationwide environmental consulting firm, is seeking a passionate and driven NYC DEP Asbestos Investigator to join our team in the NYC area.
Why Hillmann Consulting?
At Hillmann, we believe in fostering a collaborative, team-oriented environment where your career can thrive. With almost 40 years of experience, we specialize in Environmental Health and Safety, Remediation Support, Real Estate Due Diligence, Geotechnical, and Laboratory Analysis services. Our work spans from emergency planning for major disasters to ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations, including OSHA, DOT, and USEPA.
Visit the Life tab on our LinkedIn profile to learn more about life at Hillmann.
What We Offer:
  • Career Growth: We empower you to drive your own career path with continuous learning and professional development opportunities.
  • Exciting Projects: Work on a variety of impactful projects, from disaster response to environmental assessments, in both local and nationwide contexts.
  • Comprehensive Benefits: Competitive salary, medical, dental, and vision insurance, employer-401(k) plan, tuition assistance, and volunteer time.

Who We're Looking For: A motivated individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and adapts well to change. You should possess excellent organizational skills and a strong commitment to customer service and safety. Candidates must be able to work with minimal supervision, learn quickly, and possess excellent problem-solving skills.
Qualifications:
  • Education: College degree in a Science-related field preferred, but not required.
  • Experience: 2 to 5 years in the industry
  • Skills: Excellent communication, attention to detail, strong knowledge of regulations, thoroughness, critical thinking, client management, and proficiency in Microsoft Office and Excel.
  • Certifications:
    • Asbestos: Current NYC DEP Asbestos Investigator license
    • Current NYSDOL Asbestos Inspector Certification
    • Additional certifications like CHMM, 40 Hour HAZWOPER, 10/30 Hour Construction Safety, and CIE/CMI are desirable but not required.
  • Other Requirements:
    • Mastery of the English language - written and spoken.
    • Ability to read and interpret construction drawings to assess project scope and identify affected asbestos-containing materials.
    • Valid driver's license.
    • Reliable transportation.
    • Ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
    • Ability to occasionally work at heights greater than 6 feet (examples: ladders, rooftops, man-lifts, scaffolding).
    • Ability to occasionally work in confined spaces (examples: crawlspaces, attics).
    • Ability to frequently reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
    • Must be able to walk up/down multiple flights of stairs.
    • Ability to complete all mandatory trainings, including safety training.
    • Availability for off-hour emergency work.
    • Respond as a member of the Hillmann 24-hour disaster response team.

Responsibilities:
  • Conduct investigations, develop remediation plans, and report findings and results in accordance with regulations and applicable industry guidelines
  • Collect air samples during asbestos abatement work to verify compliance with local, state and Federal regulations including background, daily and clearance air monitoring; accurately completing project records, log books and chain of custody forms; and timely submission of samples and required project documentation.
  • Perform air and bulk sampling according to EPA, OSHA, NIOSH, and industry analytical methods
  • Perform comprehensive asbestos containing material surveys
  • Perform employee exposure monitoring for various environmental hazards
  • Generate remediation scope of work plans based on inspections
  • Obtain and maintain applicable certifications and licenses
  • Respond to client emergencies during normal business and off-peak hours as necessary
  • Respond as a member of the Hillmann 24-hour disaster response team and on call schedule

At Hillmann Consulting, LLC, we are committed to your professional development and well-being. Join us and make a difference with a company dedicated to excellence and innovation in environmental consulting.
Ready to Apply?
Submit your application today and take the next step in your career with Hillmann Consulting, LLC. We look forward to welcoming you to our team!
Hillmann Consulting, LLC is an equal opportunity employer.
Requirements
  • Current NYC DEP Asbestos Investigator license
  • Current NYSDOL Asbestos Inspector Certification

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