Consultant, Asbestos Safety Specialist at ERM in Irvine, CA

Job description

Step into a high-impact consulting role where your expertise in asbestos and field safety helps shape safer environments across complex projects. ERM is seeking a committed and knowledgeable Consultant, Asbestos Safety Specialist to join our team in Irvine, CA . This role offers a unique opportunity to apply deep technical expertise while expanding your experience across construction, demolition, production safety, air compliance, and contaminated site investigation. You will play a critical role in protecting people, projects, and communities—partnering with clients and multidisciplinary teams to deliver safe, compliant, and high-quality outcomes. If you’re motivated by meaningful fieldwork and want to grow within a collaborative, safety-first culture, this is an opportunity to make a lasting impact. Why This Role Matters This position sits at the center of environmental safety and compliance—ensuring asbestos-related risks are properly identified, managed, and mitigated across complex industrial and construction environments. Your work directly contributes to safer worksites, regulatory compliance, and the success of high-profile remediation and demolition projects. What Your Impact Is Help ensure safe execution of environmental construction and remediation projects. Safeguard teams by upholding and enforcing health & safety standards. Provide accurate asbestos sampling, reporting, and compliance oversight. Partner with clients to deliver trusted, high-quality environmental solutions. Expand ERM’s impact across multidisciplinary consulting areas. What You’ll Bring Required: Bachelor degree in Environmental Science or Engineering, Occupational Health and Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or a related discipline, or eight (8) years of equivalent experience. 2+ years of experience in asbestos-related projects specifically to industrial sites, large demolition projects, construction safety, air compliance and contaminated site investigation. California Department of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) Certified Asbestos Consultant (CAC) or Certified Site Surveillance (CSST) Certification, current. California Department of Public Health (CDPH) – Certified Lead Sampling Technician or Certified Lead Inspector / Assessor, current. Strong computer skills including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, CAD, etc. Excellent written and verbal communication skills Willingness to be cross trained in additional health and safety/industrial hygiene work Ability to travel within the southern and central California areas. Driver's License Required: This position requires a valid driver's license and/or the ability to operate a company vehicle due to the nature of job duties, which include frequent travel to various client locations across a large geographical area This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship Preferred: 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER training 8-hour OSHA HAZWOPER Supervisor certification CPR/First Aid certification Bloodborne pathogens training Confined space and excavation awareness training Emergency preparedness training Hazard recognition and job hazard analysis experience Incident investigation and root cause analysis experience Key Responsibilities Serve as Asbestos Field Sampling Technician on assigned site investigation, remediation, and decommissioning/decontamination/demolition environmental construction projects and implement site-specific Health & Safety Plans Ensure appropriate level of PPE is available and properly used, including maintenance and sanitation Collect asbestos samples in accordance with regulatory guidelines and industry best practices Manage sample collection and documentation processes Assist with development of sampling plans, reporting, and review Verify communication systems are in place and functioning Monitor conformance with safety and emergency procedures Conduct daily safety briefings with field teams Oversee maintenance of safety equipment and execute decontamination procedures Monitor site conditions