Staff Scientist

ACE INA is the U.S.-based division of the ACE Group of Companies, which providesinsurance and reinsurance for a diverse group of clients around the world.Through subsidiaries of the ACE Group of Companies, ACE INA offers a broad arrayof sophisticated property, casualty, accident and health, and financialproducts, and risk management services to corporate and consumer clients across the U.S.ACE is dedicated to recruiting and developing talented individuals with the knowledge, ability and desire for success. With our strong capital base, financial stability, diversified earnings stream and multinational operating platform, we offer an excellent opportunity for your future growth and development.Details of this great opportunity follow:Staff Scientist Core Responsibilities:Working independently or within a consulting team arrangement, a Staff Scientist Consultant is responsible for the following core responsibilities:• Knowledgeable about contracts, contract interpretation and scope of work.• When on-site, act as direct representative of Hygienetics Environmental in relationship to the client; and when within scope of services, monitor and oversee clients’ contractors.• Act as client’s representative in areas of expertise where Hygienetics Environmental has a valid contract to do so, recommend additional services to clients to protect their interests. In emergency situations, recommend remedial actions to the client or contractors, including, if necessary, stopping work when public health or safety are jeopardized.• Seek opportunities to expand client services with existing and new clients as part of ongoing business development.• Evaluate contractor performance and advise client.• Interface with and respond to regulatory and enforcement agencies at the job site and when appropriate provide requested information to them depending upon issue involved.• Maintain chain of custody of sampling activity, analytical data, project recordkeeping (log book) in accordance with regulatory requirements and Hygienetics Environmental’s recordkeeping responsibilities.• Maintain proficiency and understanding in the use of scientific instruments and sampling protocols to ensure valid sample collection and reliable data analysis in compliance with regulations.• Maintain high ethical standards in the performance of services, understand the ethical standards of client and report actual or perceived unethical conduct or behavior.• Understand the details of the project schedule and scope of work, and provide supporting information to Project Managers when change orders may be required.• Advise client/owner as to the progression of work, proposed changes to the scope of work and contractor performance with respect to project schedule.• Maintain required certifications mandated by the regulations and take an active recall in maintaining respiratory fitness through the Hygienetics Environmental medical surveillance program.• Understanding of building engineering and structural design knowledge of site planning.• Must make independent, on-site judgments based upon professional experience to advise or recommend to contractors alternative ways of performing work subject to specified cost and regulatory compliance.• As with any professional, work is subject to peer and management review as part of a quality assurance program to avoid risk and company liability.Duties and Responsibilities:Specific duties or tasks of the Staff Scientist Consultant include the following:• Acts as Project Director for multi-task projects where scope of work is well-defined.• Acts as a Program Manager or Project Director for small projects and interfaces directly with client for project implementation. Works closely with QA Officer to define client objectives and develop work plans. Implements tasks in the field.• Creates or modifies work plans to best accomplish the task.• Works as a task leader on large projects.• Performs detailed background review and inspection of facilities for regulatory compliance and evaluation of hazards and liabilities.• Interfaces with clients and supervises subcontractors to achieve project goals.• Preparation of reports, including review of background materials; creation of figures, plates and tables; and writing of text, recommendations, conclusions and proposals.• Performs asbestos identification and hazard assessment, compliance monitoring and other asbestos consulting related services.• Involved with a major abatement design project including preparation of drawings, specifications and the bid documents.• Involved with construction administration activities including:- Review and approval of contractor submittals.- Processing of change orders.- Processing contractor payment requests.- Conducting a pre-bid “Site/Tour Meeting.”- Conducting a pre-job “Pre-Construction Meeting.”• Trains new technical and professional field staff.• Coordinates and supervises other staff involved and participating in the same project.• Attends site visits with Project Managers and prepares portions of proposals.• Other project duties as assigned by senior staff personnel of a consulting team.• May be required to perform duties or responsibilities of Staff Scientist Consultant III and/or Staff Geologist Consultant IV.Position Requirements:Education: Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Engineering, Environmental Science, or related environmental field.Experience: Minimum of two years experience in technical activities directly related to Hygienetics Environmental’s business with a Bachelor’s degree; or a Master’s degree with no experience.Knowledge & Skills: Must be able to perform complex tasks pertinent to primary field of expertise. Must be capable of making appropriate modifications in procedures based on observations and data. Knowledge of computer operations and standard software packages (word processing, spreadsheets, databases) required.Special: Position normally will require Health & Safety certification pursuant to OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120ACE Limited (NYSE: ACE), the Bermuda-based holding company of the ACE Group of Companies, is one of the worlds leading insurance and reinsurance organizations, with 2006 gross premiums written of $17.4 billion and net premiums written of $12.0 billion. The companys book value per ordinary share was $42.03 at the end of 2006, up from $34.81 the year before, and our investment income in 2006 was up 27 percent from the previous year to $1.6 billion. The ACE Group provides a diversified range of products and services to clients through operations in more than 50 countries around the world, and has the authority to conduct business in over 140 countries. Additionally, ACE is an S&P® 500 component company, listed sixth in Business Weeks® Top 50 companies.ACE offers a competitive salary plus cash bonus, equity opportunities and comprehensive benefits package including life, health and dental, vision, a generous retirement savings plan with $1 per $1 company match, disability coverage, stock purchase plan, flexible spending accounts, tuition reimbursement, and business casual dress.Sound like the right job for you? If you would like additional information about ACE INA, please visit our website at http://www.aceusa.comACE INA is an equal opportunity employer and our employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, national origin, disability, handicap, marital status or any other status or condition protected by Federal and/or State laws, except where bona fide occupational qualificationsapply.In order to be considered an applicant for employment with ACE, all applicants must go to ACEs website at www.ace-ina.com to apply for the position(s) of interest and complete an online application (found under Careers at ACE in the upper right hand corner of the homepage). If you do not complete the onlineapplication, you will not be considered an applicant in accordance with ACEs policy.