Description

• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
• Comply with safety guidelines and site-specific procedures which include but is not limited to, the maintenance of sample collection, trench and boring, laboratory documentation, written procedures, monitoring systems, and logbooks.
• Determine well-defined data collection methods for extracting, identifying, and compiling environmental data from soil sampling, soil gas sampling, groundwater sampling, stormwater sampling, boring logs, and other matrices for projects, investigations, and surveys.
• Generate complete, accurate, and concise documentation using electronic systems and field/work site notebook.
• Research environmental hazmat databases regarding historical property land uses.
• Coordinate site investigation, subsurface boring and trenching oversight, and monitoring of groundwater and extraction well installations.
• Assist with oversight of drilling subcontractors during sample collection, well installations, and well abandonment.
• Oversee equipment/tool performance, calibration, troubleshooting of malfunctions, and inventory control.
• Prepare technical reports and presentations that explain research, findings, and recommendations to prevent, control, restore, or clean-up chemical and environmental problems and contamination.
• Assist in the analysis, evaluation, and interpretation of geologic, hydrogeologic, and chemical data obtained during field investigations, offering input with developing action plans for moderate- to high-level threat mitigation activities.
• Comply with regulatory requirements pertaining to the data integrity, documentation, procedures, training, monitoring systems, and record compliance and retention.
• Assist with environmental site assessments (Phase I and II).
• Prepare and implement site Health and Safety Plans (HASPs).
• Work with cross-functional teams in executing project work.
• Assist with development and scoping of medium-sized projects.
• Prepare data and visualizations such as mineral charts, soil analyses, groundwater modeling, maps geologic cross-sections, and other illustrations.
• Interact with regulatory agencies, subcontractors, and clients in a confident and professional manner.
• Maintain quality control standards and procedures for accurate and precise measurements, analysis, and reporting.

Requirements

• 5 to 7 years of experience working as a Geologist.
• Ability to work independently and provide guidance and leadership to junior team or project members, with strict adherence to QA/QC.
• Experience sampling soil and groundwater via drilling including direct-push, hollow-stem auger, and other similar drilling methods.
• Analytical skills, and proficient with geological research techniques and protocol.
• Experience in conducting Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments in accordance with ASTM guidelines and industry standards.
• Working knowledge of relevant environmental laws, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to a scientific and non-scientific audience.
• Experience installing groundwater monitoring wells, remediation wells, and soil gas wells.
• Experience with evaluation of vapor intrusion and sampling soil gas per DTSC and EPA guidelines.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Geology, Hydrogeology, or closely related discipline.
• 40-Hour OSHA Health & Safety Training (HAZWOPER) (29 CFR 1910.120) preferred.
• Highly capable self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.
• Basic First Aid and Adult CPR training desired.
• Ability to assertively direct others in the field such as subcontracted drillers, excavation contractors, utility locators, and others to consistently complete tasks safely and efficiently.
• Experience with UST investigations and remediation including investigation of hydro-carbon impacted sites.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
• Master’s Degree is preferred.
• Working knowledge with the concepts of reducing and eliminating the use or generation of hazardous substances, processes, or products., and mitigation programs.
• Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.
• Proficiency with technical writing, office automation and communication software, technology, and tools.
• Experience writing groundwater monitoring reports and well installation reports.
• Developed critical thinking and problem-solving skills required to reach conclusions from testing results, data collation, and identify the most cost-effective responses that will minimize waste, prevent pollution, and conserve resources.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance