Geologist I

Bay West LLC•Saint Paul, MN

16h•$23 - $28•Hybrid

About The Position

We’re seeking a motivated Geologist I to jump into hands-on environmental projects and make an immediate impact. You’ll gain real-world experience in field sampling, site investigations, and remediation work while helping ensure projects are executed safely and efficiently. This role offers exciting travel opportunities, skill-building in the field, and a strong foundation to grow your career in environmental consulting within a supportive, fast-paced team!

Requirements

BS - Geology, Earth Sciences, or Related (must meet education requirements to obtain professional geologist licensure)
0 to 3 years of experience in Geology/Geologist 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
Requires Excel skills
Attention to detail is critical

Nice To Haves

Ability to travel 25 - 30%

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
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