Environmental Scientist

Handex Consulting & Remediation•Fort Lauderdale, FL

2d•$50,000 - $55,000

About The Position

Do you want to work with a great team and for a stable and growing company? Well, Handex is currently seeking a highly motivated Environmental Scientist to assist our project managers with Contamination Assessment (soil/groundwater sampling and oversight work), Emergency Response, Remediation, and Environmental Support Services activities. Handex Consulting & Remediation, LLC (Handex) is a full-service environmental company focused on providing professional environmental consulting, remediation, construction, emergency response, and sludge dewatering services in the United States. Founded in 1968, we have over 50 years of experience and have no intentions of slowing down! What will be my responsibilities and objectives? · Perform sampling and/or monitoring at our client sites and ports, which can include the following: Groundwater and soil sampling, vapor intrusion air sampling, pumps and well installation/maintenance, soil borings, potable well surveys, aquifer testing, and pilot testing. · Assigned to client sites (primarily ports) in the greater Fort Lauderdale, FL and South FL region. · Daily usage working with pumps, mechanical equipment and tools. · As needed, will support 24-hour Emergency Response activities for contracted FDOT State-owned roads. · 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. · Profesionally represents Handex at all times and maintains an open line of communication with clients and internal staff.

Requirements

College degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering or Geology required.
2 years of experience or applicable internships working on groundwater and soil sampling, pumps and well installations, drilling, field assessments, emergency response, systems operations, and overall maintenance.
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 interpersonal and communication (verbal and written) skills, both with HCR employees as well as customers and regulators.
Willingness to travel to FT Lauderdale Handex office, client sites in the South Florida region and possibly other Florida locations too as needed.
Valid driver’s license in good standing a must.
Ability to pass background checks (physical/criminal/drug/alcohol) required.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Perform sampling and/or monitoring at our client sites and ports, which can include the following: Groundwater and soil sampling, vapor intrusion air sampling, pumps and well installation/maintenance, soil borings, potable well surveys, aquifer testing, and pilot testing.
Assigned to client sites (primarily ports) in the greater Fort Lauderdale, FL and South FL region.
Daily usage working with pumps, mechanical equipment and tools.
As needed, will support 24-hour Emergency Response activities for contracted FDOT State-owned roads.
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.
Profesionally represents Handex at all times and maintains an open line of communication with clients and internal staff.