Hazardous Material Technician

1 month ago

Melbourne, Australia Greencap Full time

What if you could shape built and natural environments, and the future of those that use them?

With us, you can.

The Field Technician is a new kind of opportunity within WSP and will be an ideal fit for individuals with a trades or construction background seeking a new career challenge.

You will join a large national team of licensed asbestos assessors, certified occupational hygienists, senior toxicologists, and laboratory professionals who strive to anticipate and minimise the risks associated with hazardous materials and physical hazards in the workplace.

We have multiple vacancies in Sydney, Newcastle, Melbourne, Adelaide, Brisbane, Canberra, Wollongong, Perth and Darwin.

We offer excellent working conditions and mentoring so you can grow your career and develop your own expertise. There’s no better time to join our team

What you’ll do

  • Work within a young, energetic team environment to maintain a high standard of customer service, technical quality, thriving team culture, and high performance
  • Develop asbestos monitoring and decontamination strategies, issuing clearances
  • Conduct sampling for various airborne contaminants such as respirable crystalline silica, dust, and chemicals, as well as physical hazards such as noise and vibration, in order to provide technical recommendations to protect worker health
  • Undertake site surveys including sampling of suspected hazardous building materials and pre-demolition surveys
  • Provide technical guidance on sites during asbestos removal projects
  • Conduct indoor air quality, mould and moisture assessments, as well as providing recommendations on the remediation of mould or moisture impacted buildings
  • Manage a diverse range of small scale projects
  • Prepare technical reports and proposals with support from senior staff

About you

You are likely to have trade experience in either building and construction, environmental management, or health and safety.

You will ideally bring the following:

  • Have experience in the construction industry
  • Some experience in conducting hazmat surveys or supervising asbestos removal projects would be highly regarded
  • Demonstrate initiative, and ready and willing to embrace new challenges
  • Be willing to work remotely, with occasional weekends and overtime as required
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Australian Driver's License
  • Asbestos Assessors License would be highly regarded

About WSP

WSP is one of the world's leading engineering professional services firms, bringing together approximately 6,000 talented people across 15 offices in Australia. We are technical experts who design and provide strategic advice on sustainable solutions and engineer Future Ready projects that will help societies grow for lifetimes to come. 

At WSP, we want you to embrace your curiosity and work in a culture celebrating different perspectives. With access to global scale and reach, you’ll connect with the brightest minds in the field to make the best work of your life.

To find out more about our commitment to the health and wellbeing of our people, and the programs we’ve designed to help you thrive, go to our Employee Benefits page.

Think this could be the opportunity for you? Apply now to begin your journey with WSP.

WSP. With us, you can. 

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