Environmental Scientist I

Bay West LLC • Saint Paul, MN

3h

About The Position

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Environmental Scientist I to join Bay West. You’ll conduct environmental sampling, assist with a range of field projects, support emergency response efforts, and gain hands-on experience. This role is a great opportunity to make a real impact on environmental work while growing your skills and advancing your career!

Requirements

• BS - Geology, Earth Sciences, Environmental Science or Related
• 1 to 3 years of environmental experience in similar role
• Current 40-hour HAZWOPER certification or ability to obtain within 30 days
• Able to obtain site access to secure areas such as Federal or State sites
• Ability to employ common field practices involving drilling, groundwater sampling, and excavation oversight
• Ability to read and understand maps, schematic drawings, diagrams, and instruction manuals
• Proficiency using Word and Excel applications
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Experience with field equipment such as water quality monitoring instruments, photoionization detectors (PIDs), and global positioning systems (GPS) units

Responsibilities

• Conduct field work as requested, to include out-of-town travel for up to two weeks at a time, multiple times a year
• Read/understand SOPs and obtain training on specific field tasks required
• Accurately and efficiently conduct environmental sampling (air, water, soil, sediment) in accordance with the supplied work plan and SOPs with minimal oversight
• Assist Site Supervisor in various highway construction projects as well as conducting roadway preconstruction investigations
• Assist in the correct installation of soil borings, monitoring wells, recovery wells (vapor phase and water) and treatment systems.
• Accurately and efficiently log soil cores/cuttings and prepare geologic boring logs and descriptions under supervisor of a Site Supervisor.
• Oversee the proper excavation of contaminated soil during remediation and construction projects under supervision of a Site Supervisor.
• Organize, digitize and file field notes in Document Locator in a timely manner
• Utilize and maintain field equipment in accordance with Bay West SOPs
• Help resolve problems as they arise in the field
• Manage schedule and relationships to maintain utilization goals and complete activities within promised time frames
• Demonstrate competency with most field activities, including various methods of drilling, soil, and groundwater sampling
• Assist in overseeing drilling and excavation crews, including conducting health and safety tailgate meetings and directing field crews
• Enter field and laboratory data
• Summarize field methods and results
• Technical services - Geology/hydrogeologic analysis
• Help prepare well log summaries
• When not traveling, be available for one week out of every eight weeks to be part of an on-call Emergency Response (ER) team to clean-up hazardous and non-hazardous material spills, loading, unloading, and decontaminating ER equipment in an efficient and accurate manner
• Ability to travel 25 - 30%.

Benefits

• Bay West offers a comprehensive benefits package available to eligible employees, including but not limited to paid time off, health insurance options, ancillary benefits to support life at all stages, 401(k), employee assistance programs, and subsidies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level