Field Scientist- EH&S
Braun Intertec

Own where you work. Braun Intertec is proud to be a 100% employee-owned environmental consulting, geotechnical engineering, and testing firm of 1,000 employees with offices located in ten states. As a part of our exciting growth initiatives, we are continuing to build relationships in emerging markets and recruiting new talent. Our dedication to being the Employer of Choice is instrumental in achieving our goal of becoming the Consultant of Choice. By hiring the best people and helping each other grow both professionally and personally, we ensure a bright future for our employee owners and our clients.

We want our employee-owners to be fully engaged - at home, at work, and in their communities. We provide our employees with a full range of benefits including comprehensive medical, vision, and dental plans, paid time off (as well as volunteer time off), company match 401k, participation in our Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP), technical training and career development resources, and access to our wellness program. The ESOP is a benefit we are proud of and celebrate as it allows all employees to be owners within the company.

Job Description

We are hiring an experienced Field Scientist in our Environmental, Health, and Safety practice group. The individual will be based in northern Minnesota working with clients to complete their projects on time, on budget, while exceeding expectations.

Responsibilities

• Perform asbestos-containing materials, lead paint, and other miscellaneous hazardous materials inspection along with the preparation of detailed regulated waste inventories.
  

• Perform Environmental Site Assessment reconnaissance and conduct building material sampling and regulated waste inventories
  

• Perform moderate to high complexity field tasks and associated field reporting with minimal oversight
  

• Oversee asbestos, lead, and other remediation efforts and coordinate monitoring and testing services to attain regulatory compliance
  

• Oversee and/or perform regulated waste removal services
  

• Coordinate and direct field personnel and contractor personnel.
  

• Prepare and document daily waste logs, waste receipts, shipping papers, landfill receipts, recycling certificates, and/or disposal tipping receipts for all regulated wastes recycled or disposed.
  

• Train junior level field team members
  

• Conduct screening of soil and groundwater for various environmental impacts
  

• Demonstrate understanding of construction-related activities and associated safe-work practices
  

• Document test results and reviews test data for accuracy and completeness
  

• Travel to local and regional project sites
  

• Assist with data collection and tabulation
  

• Assist regional environmental staff as needed to manage team workload
  

• Collaborate closely with other members of the firm, listening to the client's needs, and developing solutions to meet their needs.
  

• Work with project manager and client to ensure project objectives are met
  

• Work with clients to help them develop or maintain IH and Safety compliance programs.
  

• Build and foster relationships with clients, vendors, and partners through excellent project work.
  

• Perform technical work and supporting project deliverables on a variety of industrial hygiene projects including:
  

• Indoor air quality assessments (mold, VOCs, CO, CO2, etc.);
  

• Employee exposure assessments;
  

• Noise dosimetry and sounds pressure level surveys; and
  

• Chemical exposure assessments;
  

What We'd Love to See in You

• BS degree or higher in Industrial Hygiene, Occupational Health/Safety, Public Health, Environmental Science, Safety or Chemical Engineering, or related field.
  

• 7+ years of direct environmental experience in industrial hygiene, health and safety, and/or regulated materials.
  

• Demonstrated experience and knowledge of industrial, energy, and commercial clients.
  

• Demonstrated knowledge of hazardous materials and regulated waste assessment and inventory.
  

• Asbestos certification or licensure (MDH Asbestos Inspector and Supervisor), lead training or certifications, and similar certifications (radon, mold, etc.)
  

• Microsoft suite proficient
  

• Detail-oriented, motivated, analytical thinker, problem solver with a driven work ethic.
  

• Proven leadership skills with experience mentoring junior staff.
  

• Strong desire to help build and grow a client base through diverse business development initiatives.
  

• Excellent communication and critical thinking skills.
  

• Valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record.
  

• Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) Asbestos Inspector preferred.
  

• MDH Asbestos Site Supervisor preferred.
  

• MDH Asbestos Air Sampling preferred.
  

• NIOSH 582 equivalency course preferred.
  

• OSHA HAZWOPER preferred.
  

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Compensation Range:
$55,000.00 - $82,000.00

As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran or disability status.

Braun Intertec strives to ensure that its careers web site is accessible to all. If you need assistance completing your online application, please email hrhelp@braunintertec.com.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Braun Intertec is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please e-mail us at hrhelp@braunintertec.com. In your e-mail, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.

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