Environmental Staff Scientist Job Listing at Intertek in San Antonio, TX (Job ID 10522)

Description

Environmental Staff Scientist – San Antonio, Texas

Intertek, a leading provider of quality and safety solutions to many of the world's top-recognized brands and companies, is actively seeking an Environmental Staff Scientist to join our Environmental team in San Antonio, Texas. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in environmental consulting.

Intertek's Building and Construction division is a suite of Intertek brands that are industry leaders across multiple architecture, engineering and construction disciplines, developing the most innovative product and project solutions. Intertek's project-related assurance, testing, inspection and consulting services are the risk management and quality assurance partner you need to ensure the reliability, safety and performance of your new developments, existing assets and facilities. Professional Service Industries, Inc. (Intertek-PSI) is a leading US based provider of construction assurance, testing and inspection in civil and commercial construction. Our broad service offering includes construction materials testing, geotechnical services, environmental engineering, industrial hygiene, and specialty testing. 

What are we looking for?

The Environmental Staff Scientist is responsible for supporting Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Due Diligence and Geoscience assessments. Along with assistance in various groundwater and soil remediation efforts. This position could travel 15% of the time depending on project load/location.

Shift/Schedule: Monday – Friday 8:00AM-5:00PM (may vary)

What you'll do:

• Asbestos Inspections / Abatement Observations / Post Abatement Assessments
• Lead Surveys / XRF Sampling / Post Abatement Sampling 
• Mold Investigations / Air Sampling / IAQ Studies
• Due Diligence Project Support / ESA Research
• Field Documentation / Report Preparation
• Coordinate Project Data / Records / Reports related to the work assignments
• Participates in all QA/QC programs as appropriate and Safety Programs
• Field Work to Conduct Assessments of Contaminated Soil and Groundwater
• Manage client interactions and maintain updated data
• Coordinate third party equipment, subcontract and power company vendors

This position outline is a general guideline and does not represent all encompassing details. The position assumes that the incumbent has both the mental and physical requirements to carry out the above defined duties.  

Minimum Requirements & Qualifications:

• BS Degree in Environmental Science, Geology, Biology or Chemistry
• Good with a series of specific instrumentation related to sampling
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to travel up to 15% of the time as business needs indicate
• Valid Driver's License and reliable driving record 

Preferred Requirements & Qualifications:

• 1+ year(s) of previous experience in environmental site assessments, asbestos, lead-based paint, and mold assessments
• State of Texas Asbestos, Lead or Mold Certifications
• Knowledge of IH and practical environmental concepts, principles, and practices 
• 40 Hour OSHA HAZWOPER Training

Intertek: Total Quality. Assured.

Intertek is a world leader in the Quality Assurance market, with a proven, high-quality business model and a global network of customer-focused operations and highly engaged subject matter experts. With passion, pace, and precision we work to exceed our customers' expectations, while engaging with our employees to be 10X in their performance and professional growth.

Intertek is a drug-free workplace. As a condition of employment, certain positions may be required to pass a pre-employment drug test based on the type of work that will be performed.

We Value Diversity

Intertek's network of phenomenal people are our greatest assets, and the diversity they bring fuels our success. Intertek is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that values inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.

For individuals with disabilities who would like to request accommodation, or who need assistance applying, please email hr.eeo@intertek.com or call 1-877-694-8543 (option #5) to speak with a member of the HR Department.

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*Intertek does not accept unsolicited approaches from agencies and will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.