Operations Specialist

Job Summary

The Operations Specialist will conduct air and compliance oversight during asbestos and lead remediation projects. Other duties may include hazardous building materials inspections.

Duties and responsibilities

• Executes sampling to assess employees’ exposure to health risks and to measure the effectiveness of work practices and engineering controls.

• Performs compliance oversight to ensure work is being performed in adherence to the project specification and Federal/State regulations.

• Communicate recommended changes in work practices with the competent person/contractor based on sampling data.

• Maintains current knowledge of occupational health and safety regulations.

• Analyzes data and documents observations.

• Performs project tasks.

• Completes daily field activity logs, air sample analysis, maintains detailed field notes, and completes final air monitoring project report in the appropriate timeframe.

• Calibrates and maintains equipment.

• Adheres to all BDN Standard Operating Procedures, Employee Handbook, and Quality Assurance and Control Programs.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Abilities

• Attention to detail.

• Efficiently manages time to ensure tasks are completed in the time provided.

• Practical written and verbal communication skills.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.

• Ability to pass a medical examination and be medically qualified to wear respiratory protection devices.

• Ability to build rapport, communicate effectively both internally and externally with the client and regulatory agencies.

• Project a positive attitude.

• Must possess a valid driver’s license and safe driving history.

• Ability to pass drug screening

Education and experience

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required; a bachelor’s degree is preferred but not required.

• Report writing experience is required.

• The ability to pass the fiber counting required of our industry, NIOSH 582. This will include participation in our Quality Control program for air testing/fiber counting.

• Working knowledge of OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) and EPA asbestos and lead regulations is preferred but not required.

Physical Requirements

• May be required to stand, walk, climb, etc., in order to thoroughly inspect projects.

• Occasionally required to lift up to 50 lbs.

• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

• Must be capable and willing to wear appropriate personal protective equipment to maintain a safe work environment.

Work Environment

• Depending on the day and project, it may vary from outdoor work to inside.

• Occasionally exposed to a variety of weather conditions.

• Frequent construction sites and existing buildings undergoing renovations.

• Exposed to potential hazards from construction sites and equipment and potentially hazardous materials while collecting test samples.

• Ability to work varied hours depending on project schedules.

• Travels to multiple project sites.