Field Geologist

Description

• Locate, observe, log field borings, probes, and test pits from plan
• Practice loss prevention
• Participate in drilling and sampling operations using manual or power-operated hand augering
• Provide liaison with subcontractors, suppliers, and client representatives to achieve satisfactory field
• Participates in group safety meetings and jobsite tailgate safety
• Follows Geotechnology’s safety plans, programs, policies and
• Is responsible for alerting the project leader or supervisor of difficulties encountered, cost and time overruns, change in scope requested by client, potential liability exposure, or any other matter pertinent to the satisfactory completion of the
• Conduct activities in a safe and healthy manner and work in accordance with established safety and company requirements; including Geotechnology’s Life Saving
• Perform observations of field activities for compliance with project objectives and prepare reports documenting activities.
• Completes assigned safety
• Install, read, and interpret field instruments such as observation wells, inclinometers,
• Conducts periodic jobsite safety
• Conducts all work in a manner that demonstrates that safety is a core

Requirements

• Ability to bend, twist, reach, stoop, pull, kneel, climb, balance, lift, carry, and push as required for fieldwork and inspections.
• Ability to stand, walk, drive, and operate equipment for extended periods.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record.
• Bachelor’s degree in Geology or a closely related field.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills with emerging technical writing experience.
• This position requires moderate travel, approximately up to 70% of the time, in support of business
• Strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and willingness to learn.
• Exposure to Phase I/II Environmental Site Assessments or field sampling methods (internship or coursework preferred).
• Ability to use your senses to see (including close, distant, and peripheral vison, depth vision, and ability to focus) smell, hear, touch (use hands to reach climb or balance, crouch, stoop, crawl, kneel and sit)
• Moderate to loud noise levels, common in active construction and industrial environments.
• Ability to lift and/or carry 35 to 75 lbs. up to 75 feet, involving regular repetitive motion.
• Frequent use of hands and arms for typing, handling tools, and operating equipment.
• Exposure to environmental elements including dirt, dust, sun, heat, humidity, and adverse weather conditions
• Ability to speak and hear effectively to communicate in noisy environments and with project teams.
• OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER certification (or ability to obtain upon hire).
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite and collaboration tools such as Teams or SharePoint.
• Ability to obtain Fundamentals of Geology (FG) certification within 6 months.
• Knowledge of basic environmental regulations (e.g., USEPA, state-level programs).

Benefits

• Sites that may not be accessible by vehicle, requiring travel on foot through wetlands, swamps, grasslands, fields, and other uneven or rugged terrain with natural and man-made obstacles such as sand, brush, and debris.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance