Project Chemist II 04009 NWP

Description

• General oversight of field personnel involved in sampling activities
• The project chemist will be expected to have a "hands on" role in management of project tasks associated with sampling and analysis including:
• Identifies work sequence considerations when finalizing project schedules
• Participates in scope reviews of field activities to coordinate interfaces and ensure completeness
• Preparation/revisions of the SAP
• Responsible for conducting and overseeing all on-site analytical testing based on the SAP and contamination control plan (CCP), including field screening tests.
• Prepare all data validation reports or review for accuracy all data validation reports prepared by subcontractors.
• Generates, secures, or otherwise confirms all information needed to create, monitor, and modify the progress schedule on a continuing basis
• Review of analytical data as it becomes available to insure conformance with quality standards
• Instruction of field personnel in sampling and preservation requirements
• Review and verify all chemical data for hazardous waste manifests.
• Serve as the primary point of contact with off-site subcontracted laboratories. This will include invoice review, data distribution to team members, and QC/data validation of analytical data.
• Oversee on-site laboratory activities to ensure budget and schedule are met and the project is completed as per contractual requirements.
• Implementation of corrective actions in accordance with these specifications when review of data uncovers deficiencies.
• Coordination with the analytical laboratory to insure readiness to implement project specific requirements
• Reviews subcontractor daily reports, job diaries, narratives, and all other documentation as determined by the project team
• Performs/oversees job site inspections for both quality and safety in area of purview.
• Ensure that all DQO objectives and responsibilities, sampling and analysis requirements, data documentation and validation requirements, and reporting requirements are attained
• Enforces all regulatory, client, and company-specific safety rules

Requirements

Travel Required: No

Candidates may be required to obtain and hold a Secret or Higher US Government Clearance.

Proof of citizenship will be required as a condition of employment.

Government Clearance: Ability to Obtain

• Must be able to travel to the site at least 50% of the time. Must be able to obtain a Normal BeLPT prior to working on site.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER training (with current 8-hour refresher).
• Demonstrated ability to interface with clients, manage customer expectations and satisfaction, provide status reports to internal and external stakeholders.
• ORAU MARSSIM training.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
• Knowledge of environmental analytical chemistry methodologies described in USEPA SW-846, ASTM, Standard Methods, and those QC procedures applicable to environmental analytical chemistry.
• Experience in laboratory instrumentation (ICP-MS, Alpha Spectroscopy, Gamma Spectroscopy).
• Master’s degree in a related field.
• Thorough working knowledge of computer application for databases, spreadsheets, statistical analysis, and word processing (Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint).
• Ability to wear a powered air purifying respirator.
• Demonstrated ability to work with minimal oversight to maintain strict compliance with contract requirements.
• The ability to facilitate corrective action, monitor work, and coordinate the activities of others as it pertains to health and safety.
• FUSRAP and/or USACE experience.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical solutions
• Broad knowledge of applicable health and safety regulations and standards
• Ability to handle different and unrelated processes and methods. Decisions regarding what needs to be done.
• Requires excellent interpersonal and communication skills in dealing with others to ensure that customer requests or needs are met. Acknowledges and clarifies customer inquiries, requests, or complaints to ensure that needs are identified, documented, and addressed.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and review policies and technical procedures related to project execution.
• A four-year college degree in Chemistry from an accredited post-secondary institution, or an amount of previous experience that is deemed to be equivalent and agreed to by USACE.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, kneel, and stoop for up to six hours per day.
• Four (4) years of combined professional experience in a commercial environmental analytical laboratory or working as a part of a contractor’s project management team with a minimum of one (1) to two (2) years directly related to environmental investigations and/or remedial actions (i.e., Not primarily employed at a laboratory).
• Ability to write plans, procedures, routine reports, operating instructions and correspondence

Benefits

Combination of indoor office and outdoor working environment.

Minimum Qualifications

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The nature of those accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact our Helpline +1.208.528.8718 or use the Request for Reasonable Accommodation form to get assistance.

North Wind offers a competitive pay and benefits package to include health, life, and disability insurance benefits, 401(k) with company match, generous paid leave and tuition reimbursement for eligible employees. As a company, we are committed to employee wellness, professional development, and work-life balance. We value safety, reliability, and commitment to our people! For more information about our benefits or hiring philosophy, visit the North Wind Career Opportunities Page.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance