Joe Tunas Joins Partner Engineering and Science, Inc. as Technical Director, Environmental Health and Safety
Environmental health and safety leader brings multidisciplinary expertise as demand increases for a more holistic approach to complex challenges.
ASBURY PARK, N.J., May. 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Partner Engineering and Science, Inc. (Partner), announces that Joe Tunas has joined the firm as Technical Director in its Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) practice. In this role, Tunas will leverage his expertise in industrial hygiene, occupational safety, and environmental compliance to support clients as demand increases for a more holistic approach to managing complex health and safety challenges across a range of industries.
Tunas is a Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) and Certified Safety Professional (CSP) with more than eight years of progressive experience leading environmental health and safety programs. He has managed multimillion-dollar remediation and compliance initiatives and advised clients across industrial, construction, and commercial sectors, with deep experience in hazardous materials management, exposure assessment, and regulatory compliance.
“Joe’s combination of experience, education, and certifications spanning Industrial Hygiene and Health & Safety disciplines, along with his network throughout the tristate area, will be invaluable to our clients who rely on us to solve evolving risks,” said Brian Nemetz, CMC, National Technical Director of Industrial Hygiene and Health & Safety at Partner. “Beyond his impressive technical resume, Joe’s passion for his work and his leadership experience make him a great addition to the team.”
Throughout his career, Tunas has led complex, multi-site environmental projects, including overseeing asbestos surveys, abatement, and air monitoring for a 13-building campus redevelopment project in New York City. The project, which will transform a full city block into a new graduate school campus for a prestigious university, is scheduled to open in Fall 2026.
Prior to joining Partner, Tunas held leadership roles at Hillmann Consulting, LLC and Environmental Maintenance Contractors, Inc., where he directed EHS programs, managed environmental remediation and compliance projects, and supported business development efforts across industrial and commercial markets. He has extensive experience collaborating with regulatory agencies and cross-functional stakeholders to deliver safe, compliant, and efficient project outcomes.
“I’m excited about the resources and range of services that Partner offers, which will allow me to take better care of my customers,” said Tunas. “With turnkey, in-house assessment-to-abatement services for clients dealing with asbestos and other hazards, I can deliver a thorough, streamlined solution and have complete control of quality throughout their experience.”
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