Environmental Scientist

Environmental Works • Poplar Bluff, MO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Environmental Scientist role involves communicating with project managers, clients, field technicians, and vendors/subcontractors. Key responsibilities include planning sampling and data collection for various environmental media (air, vapor, soil, surface water, stormwater, groundwater, hazardous waste, non-aqueous phase liquids (NAPLs), and wastewater), compiling and reviewing daily paperwork to document field activities, and troubleshooting operations and maintenance of mechanical and electronic systems such as pumps and remediation systems. The position requires completing monitoring, remediation, and compliance activities, including collecting environmental samples, overseeing drilling operations and well construction, soil logging, operating pump and treat systems, and managing waste. The role also demands interaction with co-workers, clients, vendors, and the public, requiring effective communication and time-management skills.

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree in Geology or Environmental Science or related field (chemistry, biology, etc.) is required.
• U.S. Citizenship required.
• For insurability purposes, a valid Driver's License is required.
• Proficiency with standard applications in the Microsoft Office suite.

Nice To Haves

• One to five years of environmental consulting and remediation experience preferred.
• Soil Sampling
• Groundwater Sampling
• 40-hour HAZWOPER and confined space certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with Project Manager, clients, field technicians, and vendors/subcontractors.
• Plan sampling and data collection for air, vapor, soil, surface water, stormwater, groundwater, hazardous waste, non-aqueous phase liquids (NAPLs), and wastewater for laboratory testing.
• Compile & review daily paperwork to document field activities (field logbook, soil/rock boring logs, well construction diagrams, etc.).
• Troubleshoot, operate, and maintain mechanical and electronic systems including pumps, remediation systems, and monitoring equipment.
• Complete monitoring, remediation, and compliance activities.
• Collect environmental media for laboratory analysis (soil, groundwater, surface water, vapor, air, stormwater and wastewater).
• Oversee planning for drilling operations, monitoring/recovery/injection well construction, and remedy construction.
• Soil logging.
• Operation and maintenance of groundwater pump and treat system and amendment injection system.
• Documentation, packaging, and shipping of environmental samples.
• Proper management, characterization, and handling of waste (hazardous and non-hazardous).

Benefits

• 1700/3400 Deductible Health Insurance Plans Available
• 3400 includes Health Savings Plan (HSA) Company Contribution with Employee Contribution
• Dental
• Vision
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• 401k | Up to 4% Company Match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Career and Personal Development Resources and Training
• Safety Boot Reimbursement
• Gym Membership Reimbursement
• Company Cell Phone
• Company paid lodging and per diem
• Quarterly Bonus when eligible

What This Job Offers

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