Apr 30, 2024

Hazardous Materials Consultant

$70,000 - $105,000 yearly
  • SLR International Consultant
  • Bedford, NH, USA
Full time Engineering Environmental Engineer

Job Description

SLR International Corporation is currently seeking a Hazardous Materials Consultant to join one of our busy New England office locations. The qualified candidate will have a minimum of 5 years of previous, relevant work experience and is proficient with hazardous materials testing, characterization, and disposal management. This full-time position is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic and growing international environmental consulting organization. 

About SLR

SLR is a professional consulting and advisory firm that has been advising clients for over 20 years. Starting as a UK business, we now operate as a global company with more than 2000 people delivering client solutions across five regions.  
In the United States, SLR has nearly 500 employees located throughout 35 offices. Our team represents a broad and diverse range of technical and environmental capabilities. SLR’s professionals offer a blend of experience incorporating engineers, geologists, toxicologists, hydrogeologists, remediation specialists, regulatory and compliance specialists, and environmental scientists.  We work for clients throughout our six primary business sectors: Energy, Mining, Industry, Infrastructure, Built Environment and Power.  

Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, orthodontia, vision, flexible spending account, generous PTO accrual, 10 paid holidays, 401(k) retirement account with company matching program, company paid life insurance, short & long term disability insurance, and employee assistance program.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) are at the core of who we are and want to be.

SLR is proud to be an Affirmative Action / Equal Employment Opportunity / Veterans / Disabled Employer.  We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, civil union status, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or veteran status. Applicants may obtain a copy of SLR’s Dissemination policy upon request and are eligible to use the resolution process contained therein.    

At SLR, we embrace diverse cultures, perspectives, skills, and experiences within and outside our organization. We respect and celebrate differences and want to ensure that we continuously strive to build a place where everyone feels included and is encouraged to be their authentic self.  

We are committed to these values, and our SLR Culture & Diversity Team works to actively promote diversity, equity, and inclusion across our people and talent processes, operations, and client work around the world. If you have a disability and need reasonable accommodations at any point in the application or interview process, please contact us at careers-us@slrconsulting.com

Required Technical Skills/Experience

•    A minimum 5 years of relevant work experience
•    Proficient with hazardous materials testing, characterization, and disposal management
•    Work experience with clients in the built environment and industrial sectors
•    Strong safety mindset and experience with safe work procedures
•    Capable of managing a variety of project deliverables with varying timelines
•    Utilize a variety of computer programs and software.

Required Education/Qualifications

•    Bachelor of Science or engineering degree in a scientific discipline or related field.
•    State licensure for Asbestos Inspector, Asbestos Monitor, and Management Planner (asbestos-related certifications for MA/NH/CT/VT/ME/RI) or comparable professional certification in specific field of expertise.
•    OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER trained with current Refresher.
•    Other relevant certifications and licenses in Hazardous Materials Management
•    Willing to travel, including occasional overnight 
•    Valid driver's license required.
•    Excellent verbal and written skills
•    Maintain continuing education credits for all relevant technical certifications/accreditations

Personal Attributes/Traits

•    Consultant-minded professional with a keen understanding of client value generation
•    Excels in working with peers and subordinate staff in different geographic locations
•    Collaborative, team-oriented approach to daily work
•    Ability to develop rapport and credibility
•    Skilled in communicating technical information to internal and external business contacts
•    Strong analytical, organizational, leadership, and multi-tasking skills
•    Self-directed and highly motivated
•    Dependable and predictable

Work Environment and Physical Demands

•    Extended work hours (above 8/day or 40/wk) may be required.
•    The position will be performed at various job sites and in an office environment. 
•    Personal protective equipment will be used when necessary. 
•    Ability to stand for long periods of time.
•    Ability to lift/carry up to 25 pounds.
•    Ability to fulfill tasks in extreme cold/heat.
•    Meet survey and reporting deadlines. 

Key Responsibilities

•    Maintain safe work practices on jobsite at all times.
•    Perform building material surveys, including collection and laboratory submittal of suspect regulated or toxic materials (i.e., asbestos, lead, PCB, OHM, radon, mold, bacteria, etc.)
•    Perform Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) evaluations.
•    Perform Asbestos and lead inspection/monitoring services. Inspect project sites to monitor progress and ensure conformance to design specifications, regulations, and safety standards.
•    Manage sample collection/analysis, project data/computations, manifests, and subcontractors as directed by the project manager.
•    Execute tasks with limited supervision.
•    Perform technical research (i.e., online research, libraries, and governmental/municipal offices). 
•    Prepare asbestos and other hazardous materials abatement/remediation plans, specifications, supporting documents, and permit applications (if needed).
•    Attend meetings and interact with clients, general public and/or developers, landowners, and interest groups
•    Build relationships with project managers and clients.
•    Provide in-person trainings.
•    Assist senior staff with preparation of proposals and contract materials.
•    Travel to various job site locations is required.
•    Perform other related duties as required and/or assigned.

Compensation Range: 
The salary range for this job in most geographic locations in the US is $70,000.00 to $105,000.00. Individual salaries within those ranges are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills, and geography.


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