Staff Hydrogeologist (Field Focused)

Montgomery & Associates•Reno, NV

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About The Position

M&A is seeking full-time, entry-level and experienced Hydrogeologists to join our Reno, Nevada, office. Our current Reno openings include a mix of fieldwork and office work, with a focus on projects that involve water well drilling, lithologic logging, well construction, sampling, and testing. If you have 0-5 years of experience, a degree in geology, hydrology, or related field, and interest in a range of well drilling, construction, and testing methods, you are encouraged to apply. We are looking for a self-motivated professional who demonstrates strong time management, organization, and communication skills. Duties will vary daily to weekly between fieldwork and office work, with an expected average work breakdown of 90% fieldwork and 10% office work. M&A will provide necessary training for field and office tasks. Some work locations may be in remote areas or in other western states.

Requirements

0-5 years of experience overseeing water well drilling, construction, development, and testing; experience with different drilling methods and their application
Experience with well design fundamentals including well construction materials and applications, sizing of filter pack material and/or formation stabilizer, types of well screen and applications, and Nevada well construction standards
Undergraduate degree in hydrology, geology, engineering, environmental sciences, or related field
Able and willing to travel to out-of-town and potentially out-of-state field locations with night and/or long shifts (up to 14 hours per day); field tours are anticipated to range from several days to 2 weeks
Aptitude for working safely in remote outdoor locations around heavy machinery, identifying potential hazards, coordinating with Health and Safety personnel on a worksite
Ability to lift 50 pounds and perform the following actions: standing for long periods of time, stooping/kneeling/crouching, and walking/hiking on uneven terrain
Strong organizational, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, positive and enthusiastic attitude
Possession of a valid driver’s license with clean driving record
Ability to pass background check and drug test if requested
Ability to legally reside and work in the United States and provide associated documentation

Responsibilities

Observe and document drilling operations, prepare and describe drill cuttings samples in both basin-fill and hard rock geologic settings, characterize hydrogeologic conditions and contacts, review and interpret borehole geophysical logs
Oversee and document monitor well and production well installation and development, including inspection of materials, verification of compliance with technical specifications, and direction of drilling contractor
Observe and document well development, rehabilitation, and pump installation procedures
Measure water levels and download dataloggers
Conduct pumping, slug, infiltration, and other types of field tests with instruction
Collect and document water and soil samples and measure water quality parameters
Follow health and safety protocols and regulations, including applicable government, M&A, and client-specific policies and procedures
Maintain field equipment and vehicles
Maintain detailed field notes and communicate daily activities to project managers and clients
Develop scopes of work, sampling and analysis plans, drilling program technical specifications, and health and safety plans
Describe drill cuttings and prepare lithologic logs
Prepare water and soil sample documentation and submit samples to laboratories
Use spreadsheets and graphing software to create data tables and plots to analyze field data
Process and analyze pumping test data to determine hydraulic parameters and recommend sustainable pumping rates
Prepare data summaries, presentations, and technical reports/memos
Participate in client meetings/teleconferences to present program results and recommendations

Benefits

Competitive benefits and salary in a growing team-oriented company
Dynamic work environment with safety and technical training provided by the company
Challenging and collaborative multidisciplinary projects
On-the-job mentoring by senior professionals
Western U.S. projects and travel opportunities
Relocation Assistance
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Flexible Spending Account; HRA
Long- and short-term disability
Life/AD&D insurance
Vacation, holiday, personal, and sick leave
Paid parental leave
Employer matching 401k retirement plan