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Aerotek Industrial Hygiene Technician in Honolulu, Hawaii
Description:
Conducts investigations of working conditions in places of employment for the prevention of occupational disease and industrial health hazards, with specific reference to toxic substances, noise, and harmful physical agents. Participates in special studies and monitoring programs to determine environmental conditions.
Hawaii-owned and operated consulting firm is seeking a full-time Environmental Scientist for its Honolulu office.
Employee must possess the necessary knowledge, education, experience, physical abilities, and communication skills to perform the duties described below:
Interpret and apply various federal and state regulations, rules, and guidance documents pertaining to environmental site investigations.
Perform research at various government agencies for site-specific historical records in support of environmental site assessments.
Assist in assessing environments for exposure to air pollution, lead-based paint, asbestos, and other hazardous materials.
Assist with studies of potential health hazards to workers in areas of physical, chemical, and biological agents.
Make appropriate measurements to determine the magnitude of exposure or nuisance to the worker and the public.
Prepare a variety of written, site-specific plans to detail project/program activities and/or to specify requirements for contractors.
Collect multi-media samples in support of environmental compliance/investigation/remediation projects.
Preserve/package environmental samples in accordance with method-specific protocol and transport the samples to various environmental laboratories for chemical analyses.
Evaluate and validate analytical data obtained from environmental laboratories.
Prepare a variety of written technical reports to communicate findings from research, field investigations and data evaluation based on interpretation of federal, state, and county regulations, rules, and guidance documents.
Prepare applicable drawings and figures using CAD, GIS, and/or other software.
Assist with the preparation of design specifications for use in the construction bidding process.
Obtain appropriate State and Federal certifications associated with hazardous materials planning and management.
Able to conduct site visits and collect data at a variety of locations, including residences, schools, construction sites, commercial/industrial facilities, secured government facilities, chemically-contaminated sites, and/or undeveloped or agricultural land with challenging topography, conditions, and climates.
Able to collect samples from environmental media, including various building materials, ambient and indoor air, soil, groundwater, surface water, storm water, and/or containerized hazardous materials.
The applicant would need either a DOH/EPA Lead Inspection Certification or DOH/EPA Asbestos Certification.
Monday-Friday 7-4pm 1 hr lunch or 8am-5pm (1hr lunch)
Driver’s license require
Company vehicle to use during work hours (NOT taken home)
About Aerotek:
We know that a company's success starts with its employees. We also know that an individual's success starts with the right career opportunity. As a Best of Staffing® Client and Talent leader, Aerotek's people-focused approach yields competitive advantage for our clients and rewarding careers for our contract employees. Since 1983, Aerotek has grown to become a leader in recruiting and staffing services. With more than 250 non-franchised offices, Aerotek's 8,000 internal employees serve more than 300,000 contract employees and 18,000 clients every year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in talent solutions. Learn more at Aerotek.com.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.