Environmental Scientist

Overview

Bristol Bay Construction Holdings LLC (BBCH) is growing! We are seeking a talented professional aspiring to become well rounded Environmental Scientist / Industrial Hygienist by joining the Aerostar Environmental and Construction LLC team, a subsidiary of BBCH! We are seeking scientists who are interested in identifying, investigating, evaluating, and assessing for elements, chemicals, and materials that could be detrimental to the environment, the public, and to workers.

We also support and encourage cross‑training through our business lines to promote growth in your area of expertise, not only based on your chosen educational focus and degree, but to allow opportunity for you to flourish and expand your career expectations. Our projects are located throughout, and occasionally outside, the United States which makes travel an imperative part of job expectations.

Our team is looking for scientifically minded individuals seeking constant growth and constant inquisitiveness to enter into the environmental and industrial hygiene field or that are ready to accelerate to a more advanced and experienced position in the fields of environmental science, industrial hygiene, and safety and health. This position is based out of our Jacksonville, Florida office.

• Conduct building assessments in occupied and unoccupied buildings including occupied spaces, confined spaces, roofs, and crawl spaces.
• Collect samples of multiple media including air samples, bulk building material samples, samples in-situ, and worker exposure samples.
• Conduct oversight activities of workers and monitor and direct work practices.
• Collect samples of soil, surface water, groundwater, and other media; submit samples under chain of custody to a laboratory for analysis.
• Maintain certification and clearance in sensitive sites including DoD controlled facilities, child education facilities, assisted living facilities, and occupied residences.
• Interact with facility and residential occupants in a professional manner.
• Perform calculations of spatial and material square footage.
• Understand, learn, interpret, and implement OSHA, EPA, state and local regulations and standards.
• Take meticulous notes and documentation.
• Develop reports with observational information, laboratory analytical results, and recommendations based on regulations and industry standards.

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s in Geology, Engineering, Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Occupational Safety and Health, or related studies.
• 1-3+ years of experience in performing environmental field investigations, industrial hygiene, and/or other geoscience-related fields.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent computer skills.
• Condition of employment may require passing a pre-employment drug screening and having acceptable references and background check results.

• 40-Hour HAZWOPER certification.
• Licensing/certifications associated with asbestos, lead paint, radon or mold.
• Construction experience and familiarity with building construction.
• Experience with soil and groundwater sampling.

Employees must maintain a constant state of mental alertness and may be required to maneuver around work sites, see, hear, and verbally communicate with co‑workers and clients. The role requires bending, stooping, sitting, crawling, walking, or standing for prolonged periods; frequent opportunity to move about and work outside the office environment for extended periods involving exposure to the elements with extreme heat, cold, wind, rain or other inclement weather.

Walking over rough and uneven surfaces, routine lifting of 35 pounds or more, and use of PPE such as hard hats, safety‑toed boots, eye protection, respiratory protection, and hearing protection are also required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Compensation pay range $50,000 - $65,000 annual. We offer a great benefits package complete with medical, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, employer paid life and disability, 401(k) matching, and paid…