Senior Asbestos and Lead Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary

NPN Environmental Engineers is seeking an experienced, licensed Asbestos-Containing Material (ACM) and Lead-Based Paint (LBP) professional to help run and grow our Asbestos and Lead program. This is a senior, hands-on role. You will continue to perform inspections and write reports, and you will take on increasing responsibility for how the program runs day to day, including scheduling field work, reviewing reports, coordinating staff, and communicating with clients on active projects.

You will work closely with the Program Manager and take on more of the program’s daily operations over time, giving the program the capacity to focus on business development and growth.

Key Responsibilities

Program Operations

•     Work alongside the Program Manager on day-to-day program operations, including project scheduling, field staff assignments, and workload balancing

•     Communicate with clients on active projects and help keep scope, schedule, and client expectations on track

•     Assist with QA/QC review of inspection reports, field data, and lab results before client delivery

•     Help track project budgets, time, and expenses to support accurate and timely invoicing

•     Help train and mentor inspectors and field technicians as the team grows

•     Support the preparation of proposals, scopes of work, and cost estimates for inspection and abatement oversight projects

•     Coordinate with laboratories, subcontractors, and abatement contractors on assigned projects

•     Contribute to program SOPs, field protocols, and report templates

•     Build strong relationships with existing clients and share new opportunities identified on active projects

Technical and Field Work

•     Conduct ACM and LBP inspections, including bulk sampling, air monitoring, dust wipe sampling, and paint chip sampling, in accordance with AHERA, EPA, HUD, and applicable state regulations

•     Perform abatement oversight, air monitoring, and clearance sampling as project needs require

•     Prepare and review field documentation, chain-of-custody records, and lab submittals

•     Write clear, defensible inspection and sampling reports for client and regulatory submission

•     Maintain required state licensure and certifications, stay current on regulatory changes, and keep the team informed

•     Travel to job sites across Missouri and Illinois as project needs require

Qualifications

•     Active Missouri ACM and LBP Inspector license required; Illinois licensure preferred or willingness to obtain

•     Additional credentials such as Asbestos Project Designer, Management Planner, or LBP Risk Assessor preferred

•     5+ years of experience conducting asbestos and lead inspections in commercial, industrial, or residential settings

•     Experience coordinating projects and field staff or reviewing the work of others

•     Working knowledge of AHERA, NESHAP, EPA, HUD, and OSHA regulations governing asbestos and lead

•     Strong technical writing and QA/QC skills with close attention to detail

•     Highly organized and comfortable handling multiple projects, deadlines, and client needs at once

•     Clear, confident communicator with clients, contractors, and staff

•     Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation

•     Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, industrial hygiene, or a related field preferred, but not required with equivalent field experience

Physical Requirements

This position requires field work in a variety of site conditions, including the ability to walk job sites, climb ladders, work in confined spaces, and wear personal protective equipment, including a respirator, for extended periods. Candidates must be able to pass a medical evaluation and respirator fit test as a condition of employment.

Growth Opportunity

This role is built for someone who wants to grow. Over the next few years, the right person will take on a central role in how the Asbestos and Lead program operates, with expanding ownership of client relationships, team development, and the program’s direction as it grows. We want someone who is ready to step up as the program expands.

What We Offer

•     Competitive base salary

•     Medical, dental, and vision insurance

•     401(k) with company contribution

•     Paid time off and holidays

•     Mileage reimbursement for field travel

•     Support for continuing education and licensure renewal

Why ATON

ATON Environmental Group is a St. Louis-based environmental consulting firm on a growth path. Together with our affiliated companies, NPN Environmental Engineers and PART, we provide environmental due diligence, site investigation, remediation, industrial hygiene, and abatement services to clients across the region.

We're a company where your work matters and your growth is a priority. We invest in developing our people, give them real ownership of their work, and build a culture where good ideas are heard no matter where they come from. As we grow, our team members grow with us, with room to take on new responsibilities and shape where they're headed.

We also believe your time matters. We do great work for our clients without asking people to sacrifice their lives outside of work to do it.

If you want to be part of a growing team that values people, collaboration, and doing things the right way, we'd love to hear from you.

Company Description

Why ATONATON Environmental Group is a St. Louis-based environmental consulting firm on a growth path. Together with our affiliated companies, NPN Environmental Engineers and PART, we provide environmental due diligence, site investigation, remediation, industrial hygiene, and abatement services to clients across the region.We're a company where your work matters and your growth is a priority. We invest in developing our people, give them real ownership of their work, and build a culture where good ideas are heard no matter where they come from. As we grow, our team members grow with us, with room to take on new responsibilities and shape where they're headed.We also believe your time matters. We do great work for our clients without asking people to sacrifice their lives outside of work to do it.If you want to be part of a growing team that values people, collaboration, and doing things the right way, we'd love to hear from you.