Air Quality Consultant (Source Testing Team Lead) (Field Based)

Environmental Resources Management, Inc. (ERM) is seeking a motivated Air Quality Consultant (Source Testing Team Lead) to join the ERM team in Portland, OR. The successful candidate will work on a variety of interesting technical projects for clients in the technology and manufacturing sectors throughout western United States. This is an excellent career opportunity to work with a group of professionals on challenging environmental management projects for large industrial and global clients. Access to ERM's national Air Quality & Climate Change experts provide knowledge sharing of best practices across the industry and ongoing learning opportunities for our team.This is a full time (40 hours per week) limited-term role, with a duration of 1 year, renewable.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage, lead teams, and conduct air quality stack testing at client locations across the western US.
• Mentor Junior staff on conducting source testing, instrument maintenance following regulatory and ERM best practices.
• Perform system and quality checks to troubleshoot issues.
• Interact and maintain successful relationships with clients, ERM employees, and subcontractors.
• Perform maintenance on existing testing and laboratory equipment to be in compliance with the applicable regulatory and ERM standards.
• Prepare or support preparation of proposals, test protocols and reports.
• Manage project financial performance, including invoicing.
• Manage client relationships and project execution.
• Successfully complete all required annual safety training.
• Data analysis and interpretation
  
  

REQUIREMENTS:

• Associates or Bachelor of Science in chemical, environmental, or mechanical engineering or related degree.
• Demonstrated experience in air quality testing with a minimum of 3 years’ experience, preferred 5-10 years’ experience of direct leading successful source testing teams and projects.
• QSTI source tester certifications, or the ability to pass the exams upon hiring.
• Willing to travel up to 70 percent of the time. For some locations listed in the opening, travel would be greatly reduced.
• Ability to use, repair, and maintain air quality equipment and tools.
• Ability to perform physical labor necessary for stack testing and routinely lift 50 pounds.
• Ability to climb ladders and platforms safely that are elevated multiple stories above ground.
• Situationally, willing to work weekends and extended hours (more than 8 per day and 40 hours per week).
• Strong hands-on spreadsheet and database comprehension.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to succeed in a fast-paced consulting environment, handling multiple project assignments, meeting strict deadlines, and traveling to client facilities as needed.
  
  

Preferred but not required:

• Master’s degree in chemical, environmental, or mechanical engineering or related degree.
• Current Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) certification.
• Knowledge of current laboratory testing procedures and standards.
  
  

Who We Are:

As the largest global pure play sustainability consultancy, we partner with the world’s leading organizations, creating innovative solutions to sustainability challenges and unlocking commercial opportunities that meet the needs of today while preserving opportunity for future generations.

At ERM we know that creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment is an essential part of making our company a great place to build a career. We also see our diversity as a strength that helps us create better solutions for our clients. Our diverse team of world-class experts supports clients across the breadth of their organizations to operationalize sustainability, underpinned by our deep technical expertise in addressing their environmental, health, safety, risk and social issues. We call this capability our “boots to boardroom” approach for its comprehensive service model that allows ERM to develop strategic and technical solutions that advance objectives on the ground or at the executive level.

 

Please submit your resume and brief cover letter. Based on review of these responses, shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews.

 

ERM does not accept recruiting agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, ERM employees or any other company location. ERM is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

 

ERM is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. 

 

Thank you for your interest in ERM!