Field Geologist/Team Lead

Sustainment & Restoration ServicesSan Buenaventura (Ventura), CA
Onsite

About The Position

The Oneida ESC Group is a family of companies owned by the Oneida Nation of Wisconsin that delivers customer-focused engineering, science, and construction services worldwide. Sustainment & Restoration Services (SRS) is a Small Business that provides engineering, science, construction, munitions, and specialized professional services solutions for customers nationwide. SRS has an immediate opening for Field Geologist/Field Team Lead (FTL)/Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) in our Santa Barbara or Ventura offices. This is a full-time position primarily working in California.

Requirements

  • BS or MS in geological sciences; 3-5 years of collective experience
  • Excellent computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, SharePoint.
  • Good communication skills, verbal and written.
  • Able to work independently and as part of a team
  • Willing to travel on projects throughout the United States; generally not more than 2 weeks at a time.
  • Must be able to pass Federal Background Check in order to gain access to project sites
  • Must be able to pass DMV check and maintain acceptable driving record

Nice To Haves

  • Professional Geologist (PG) license obtained or on track to obtain.

Responsibilities

  • Field Events Planning, Data Collection, Subcontractor Oversight
  • Review and understanding of all relevant work plans and health & safety plans prior to initiating field work.
  • Responsible for field work preparation including ensuring all necessary subcontracts are in place, all materials and equipment are in hand, and any training or reviews are completed before hand.
  • Fulfillment of data quality objectives (DQOs) for all field collected data and samples; responsible for data quality during pre-field preparations, field work execution, sample management, and documentation.
  • Supervision of drilling and well installations, including all documentation.
  • Lithologic/soil descriptions per standard references.
  • Soil, groundwater, sediment, surface water, air, and waste characterization sampling per established protocols and approved sampling and analysis plans.
  • Complete all required field documentation either via tablet or legible handwritten field sheets; provide to project manager or archive as directed.
  • Perform routine operation and maintenance tasks on remedial equipment up to level of experience and competency under direction of supervising engineer and assist in trouble-shooting and preventative maintenance.
  • Self-perform or oversee remediation projects, which may include injection of emulsified vegetable oil, chemical oxidants, or other injectable materials.
  • Support development and refinement of conceptual site models per established project objectives and approved work plans.
  • Research and develop accurate and relevant descriptions of site geology and hydrogeology, including geologic/hydrogeologic/geochemical/biological/etc. controls on contaminant fate and transport.
  • Develop groundwater elevation contour maps, estimate gradients (horizontal, vertical), flow directions, including analytical and digital modeling.
  • Evaluate potential receptors (surface water, extraction/production wells, human, ecological) to contaminated groundwater, soil vapor.
  • Evaluate fate and transport of chemicals of concern.
  • Produce data visualization products (work with CADD/GIS on products).
  • Provide project management support such as tracking schedules, preparing routine progress reports.
  • Support project procurement activities including developing subcontractor scopes of work, researching subcontractors, pricing, tracking status of bids, and coordinating with contract manager.

Benefits

  • 16 Days of Paid Time Off
  • 8 Paid Holidays
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
  • Medical, Dental and Eye Insurance
  • Employee Referral Program
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Wellness Program
  • Multiple Voluntary Medical Benefits
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