Early Career Environmental Scientist / Engineer

Overview

Provide technical environmental support for assessments, remediation, data analysis, and field work.

Key Responsibilities

• data management
• subcontractor supervision
• field monitoring
• report preparation
• regulatory review
• project management

Tasks

Description: The successful candidate for this position will provide technical support to a diverse range of projects in service areas that include environmental site assessments, remediation, management system development, compliance and sustainability. This will involve work for clients across multiple sectors, including oil and gas, chemical and heavy industry, water resources and others. -Management, analysis and presentation of environmental investigation, monitoring and remediation operations data, including groundwater, surface water, soil, recovery and other types of data -Supervision of subcontractors in the field (e.g. drilling supervision, excavation supervision) -Implementation of environmental field inspection and monitoring programs, including groundwater and surface water monitoring and soil sampling -Assistance with reporting and preparation of other written deliverables, including: monitoring reports, environmental site assessments, work plans, health and safety plans, proposals, estimated rehabilitation costing, plan of operations, and annual returns -Background reviews of technical guidance, regulations and case studies -Desktop data gathering and compilation -Project and task management – planning and implementation of scope, schedule, budgets

Requirements

• advanced excel
• power bi
• groundwater sampling
• environmental degree
• critical thinking
• driving license

What You Bring

The position is primarily a home-office-based position, with periodic fieldwork required. This may involve extended (e.g. two-week trips) to regional areas of Australia. Project work is primarily based in Australia, but there may be opportunities to support projects in the United States and other international locations. The preferred location for this position is Perth/Fremantle, Western Australia, although other locations will be considered. We are open to hiring up to two (2) individuals for this position. -A developing understanding of environmental and resource regulations (with a focus on Queensland preferred). -Current Australian state driving license preferred. -Ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with co-workers and internal clients -Critical thinking and analytical skills, with an attention to detail -Ability to think strategically and conceptually and translate strategy into practical and tactical plans -Bachelor or Masters degree in soil science, hydrogeology, geology, environmental science, environmental engineering or other relevant science/engineering degree. -Appreciation and conscientious application of health, safety and environment standards. -Ability to work independently, whilst seeking support from other practitioners at key points -Advanced user of Microsoft Excel (experience with Power BI and other database management experience is preferred, but not essential) -Two to three years of experience in a relevant environmental role, including training and experience in groundwater and soil sampling. -Effective technical writing and oral presentation skills -Australian experience and a current ability to work in Australia (citizenship or valid visa) is required

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