Environmental Scientist

Handex Consulting & Remediation•Tampa, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Handex is seeking a motivated Environmental Scientist for the Greater Tampa Bay region to assist project managers with Contamination Assessment (soil/groundwater sampling and oversight), Emergency Response, Remediation, and Environmental Support Services. Handex Consulting & Remediation, LLC is a full-service environmental company with over 50 years of experience providing consulting, remediation, construction, emergency response, and sludge dewatering services across the United States.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Geology, Environmental Science, Hydrogeology or Engineering or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
0-2 years of environmental experience working on groundwater and soil sampling, pumps and well installations, drilling, field assessments, emergency response, systems operations, and overall maintenance.
Must be comfortable being outside in various weather conditions and working on environmental activities (soil/water/vapor).
Knowledge of Florida state, county, local regulations, rules, SOP’s, guidelines, DEP, DOT etc.
Proficient technical skills in Microsoft Office Suite applications (Excel, Word, etc.).
Highly organized, detail oriented, self-motivated, and a team player with a can do attitude.
Excellent customer service, interpersonal and communication (verbal and written) skills, dealing with both with Handex colleagues as well as customers and regulators is a must.

Nice To Haves

Applicable internships a plus.
OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER certification and a TWIC Card a plus.

Responsibilities

Perform sampling and/or monitoring at client sites and ports, including groundwater and soil sampling, well installations, air sampling, soil borings, potable well surveys, aquifer testing, and pilot testing.
Be assigned to client sites in the Greater Tampa Bay Region and at times other FL regions.
Interface daily with internal and external staff and clients.
Assist with/prepare Health & Safety Plans, and data tables and report figures for report deliverables.
Daily usage working with pumps, mechanical equipment, and tools.
Support 24-hour Emergency Response activities for contracted FDOT State-owned roads as needed.
Maintain and keep abreast of FDOT/FDEP regulations, SOP’s, guidelines, and safety to ensure all Handex activities are in compliance.
Assist with necessary permitting associated with FDOT MOT and NPDES Discharging.
Professionally represent Handex at all times and maintain an open line of communication with clients and internal staff.