Environmental Scientist

Description

• Preparing technical reports including but not limited to proposals, work plans, environmental reports, permit applications, and health & safety plans.
• Performance of site investigations to support environmental projects, including the collection of samples and environmental data.
• Compile detailed, well-organized data/field notes and photographs.
• Perform field work related to environmental, remediation, due diligence, industrial hygiene, and Brownfields projects located throughout Arizona.
• Prepare chain-of-custody forms for analytical testing and record survey data on approved forms.
• Promote a safety-first culture that values proactive measures & continuous improvement.
• Oversee drilling activities and log soil samples.
• Implement Atlas’ health and safety policies and procedures.
• Travel locally to project sites in Phoenix and throughout Arizona using a company vehicle.
• Conduct and document field activities such as soil, soil vapor and groundwater sampling, installation of soil borings and monitoring wells, and tank excavations and/or removals.
• Organizing and prioritize a diverse workload; maintain accurate records.
• Management and analysis of sampling data, including summary tables, result interpretation, and sample location maps.

Requirements

• Willingness to work outside in various weather conditions, from the snow in Northern Arizona to hot summers throughout Arizona.
• Ability to travel, primarily within Arizona (average 80%).
• Positive, flexible team-oriented approach, with the willingness and desire to work as part of a multi-disciplinary professional team.
• Valid driver’s license and excellent driving record.
• Capable of working in a team-orientated environment, independently, and under direct supervision of others.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• BS in Geology, Engineering, Environmental Science, or other Science related degree.
• 1-5 years of related environmental consulting experience
• Preferred candidate will be 40-hour HAZWOPER trained.
• Candidate must possess the ability to work independently and efficiently with minimal supervision and as part of a professional team to meet organization and project objectives.
• Dependable, organized, detail oriented, and resourceful.
• Candidate must be able to lift, carry, push, and pull equipment weighing up to 50 lbs, several times per day.
• Candidate will have strong technical, analytical and research skills.
• Willingness to be cross trained for other environmental assignments, as needed.
• Ability to write, work effectively on multiple assignments, prioritizing activities, and delivering on tight deadlines.
• Candidate should be proficient with the Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel and Powerpoint) and possess good communication skills.
• Ability to work efficiently and independently.
• Willingness to learn United States Environmental Protection Agency and State of Arizona environmental regulations and standard field procedures and methodologies related to site investigation, remediation, industrial hygiene, and/or environmental compliance projects.
• Positively interact with internal and external clients, service partners, and contractors.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance