Staff Scientist/Drilling Specialist
About The Position
Wiley Drilling, a sister company to Water & Environmental Technologies, seeks a motivated and versatile environmental specialist, geologist, soil scientist, or similar technical professional. The role combines hands-on drilling and fieldwork with staff-level scientific or engineering duties and consulting work when needed. The position is based in Montana and reports to the Senior Environmental Scientist. Work involves a combination of office and fieldwork, with outdoor work in varying weather conditions approximately 90% of the time and travel to WILEY job sites approximately 75% of the time, including travel to multiple or remote locations. The hourly wage will depend on qualifications and experience; sign-on bonuses and relocation assistance may be available. Applicants must submit a résumé and cover letter.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science/Engineering, Civil/Geotechnical Engineering, or a related degree from an ABET-accredited college or university.
- Valid driver’s license and insurability under company policy.
- Ability to lift 50 pounds.
- Successfully complete and pass a DOT drug and alcohol test before employment.
- Ability to obtain a Class B CDL with Airbrake Endorsement within the first six months of employment.
- Willingness to learn to operate drilling equipment using direct push and rotary tooling.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in environmental consulting or civil/geotechnical fieldwork.
- OSHA HAZWOPER certification.
- CPR/First Aid training.
- Class B CDL.
- Experience operating heavy machinery.
- Welding skills.
- Problem-solving ability.
Responsibilities
- Use effective written and oral communication.
- Perform staff-level scientist or engineer duties, including soil and groundwater sampling, well design and construction, and lithology descriptions using USGS or USDA methodology.
- Operate drilling equipment for environmental and geotechnical investigations.
- Work outdoors in various weather conditions, approximately 90% of the time.
- Travel to WILEY job sites, approximately 75% of the time.
- Remain safety conscious.
Benefits
- 100% employer-paid health, dental, and vision coverage for employees, with a portion of dependent coverage also employer-paid.
- Employer-paid life insurance and long-term disability.
- Voluntary life, accident, and short-term disability plans.
- Performance-based bonus opportunities.
- Employee-sponsored 401(k) plan with employer match.
- Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP), providing company ownership to all employees at no cost.
- Sign-on bonuses and relocation assistance may be available.
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
