Geologist - 2+ years experience

Description

• Coordination with task and project managers, working with on-site subcontractors and field staff, supporting sampling, data collection, and field documentation.
• Interprets and records data, conducts analyses, compares findings to relevant studies and local, state and federal regulations to ensure compliance.
• Apply standard field practices and techniques using basic field equipment to collect samples of soil, soil vapor, groundwater, surface water, sediment; prepare samples for shipping, and complete chain-of-custody or similar paperwork.
• Apply knowledge of natural sciences (chemistry, physics, biology, hydrology, and mathematics) to explain observations.
• Prepare basic data and scientific documents.
• Study contaminants and determine how to restore the environment.
• Travel to various job sites within the US
• Plan, execute, analyze and report on environmental measures in natural systems.
• Prepares technical work plans and reports.
• Conduct oversight of subcontractors including laboratories and excavation and drilling companies.
• Provide technical expertise support.
• Performs unsupervised field tasks.
• Review analytical data for general indicators of quality for routine analyses based on well-defined guidelines.
• Direct staff in the execution of tasks.

Requirements

• Possess technical report writing skills.
• Candidate must be able to meet the medical clearance requirements of an OSHA (HAZWOPER) medical surveillance physical examination.
• OSHA 40 Hour HAZWOPER Certification
• Master's degree in geology, hydrogeology or other related discipline (e.g., geophysics, hydrogeology, geochemistry, environmental geology, engineering geology).
• Learn and develop a keen understanding of hazard recognition; and environmental investigation or remediation.
• Ability to write and to convey complex thoughts and ideas in a clear, concise manner. Ability to learn through on-the-job experience.
• Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds and safely drive a full-size pickup truck.
• Valid U.S. Driver's License
• Selected candidate will be required to complete 40 hour HAZWOPER training and/or annual 8 hour refresher class, if needed. Currently trained is a plus.
• Ability to demonstrate professional demeanor in written and verbal communications with clients, regulatory officials, and fellow employees.
• Be medically fit for wearing a respirator
• Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Hydrogeology or similar, + 2 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
• Tolerance for work in outdoor environments in a range of weather conditions.
• Proficiency in standard office suite software applications.
• Ability to travel.
• Professional registration or track to obtain professional registration.
• Experience with developing conceptual site models, and preparing remediation strategies
• Utilizes basic scientific principles, theories, practices and existing technologies to develop solutions for technical problems with limited scope.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance