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AECOM

Environmental Geologist - Remediation

Houston, TX · On-site

Environmental Geologist - Remediation AECOM is seeking a self-motivated, experienced Geologist for ... Bachelor of Science degree in geology or relevant geological science discipline (e.g., geophysics ...

Kleinfelder Inc

Entry Level Geologist

Houston, TX · On-site

Take Your Environmental Career to the Next Level Kleinfelder, a Forbes' Top Employer for Engineers ... S. degree in geology, engineering or the sciences. E.I.T or G.I.T preferred. Following an offer ...

San Jacinto College

Professor, Geology

Pasadena, TX · On-site

Professor, Geology - Central Campus Expectations: • Maintain an approved weekly schedule that ... At least one (1) year of teaching experience in a college environment. * Experience with a wide ...

Mariana Minerals

Lead Resource Geologist

Houston, TX · On-site

$140K - $175K/yr

Support grade control strategies and short-term geological models in both open pit and underground environments * Drive near-mine resource growth through targeting, drill prioritization, and model ...

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Environmental Geologist - Remediation

AECOM

Houston, TX • On-site

Full-time

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Company rating: 8.1 out of 10

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Job description

Environmental Geologist - Remediation

AECOM is seeking a self-motivated, experienced Geologist for our Midland, TX office. In this important position, the successful candidate will support Project Managers in the planning, oversight of fieldwork, and evaluation of hydrogeologic and reporting phases for a wide range of multidisciplinary environmental projects. Projects include large Federal clients, Refineries, and numerous commercial clients. We will consider candidates out of any number of our office locations throughout the West. LA, Oakland, Ft. Collins, Austin, Houston, Dallas, Denver. The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

  • Manage field-based tasks of environmental investigation and remediation programs.
  • Oversee and lead well installation and sampling tasks, and able to communicate with PMs.
  • Data management, evaluation and report writing with experience drafting environmental investigation and closure reports.
  • Interprets and records data, conducts analyses, compares findings to relevant studies and local, state and federal regulations to ensure compliance.
  • Qualified candidates must be comfortable with travel to project locations including driving and overnight stays.
  • Expected travel time would be greater than 50 % of the time.
  • Flexibility to work on a multitude of diverse projects, a positive attitude, willingness to mentor junior staff, and commitment to workplace health and safety are imperative

Minimum Requirements:

  • Bachelor of Science degree in geology or relevant geological science discipline (e.g., geophysics, hydrogeology, or geochemistry.
  • 4+ year's of experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and or education
  • Valid U.S. Driver's License.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Professional Geologist License or Geologist in Training Certificate.
  • Familiarity with common drilling techniques for environmental work.
  • Current OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER certification.
  • Knowledge of RCRA or CERCLA processes.
  • Experience with local regulatory agencies
  • Reporting experience in routine monitoring, site investigation work plans, conceptual site model, and well installation reports.
  • Task management or project management experience.
  • Proposal writing a plus.

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