Entry Level Environmental Geologist

August Mack has an immediate opening for an entry level field position. At August Mack you will find competitive salaries, medical and dental insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, PTO time, paid holidays, flextime options, and a commitment to professional development.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for learning and performing various aspects of field work related to Phase I environmental site assessment activities; investigating the nature and extent of contamination and/or developing and implementing cleanup and closure activities

Specific duties include, but are not limited to:

•  (Assessment) identify environmental concerns at a parcel of real estate; file review and record searches; prepare reports documenting environmental concerns; and  formulate recommendations for corrective action; (Investigation) advance soil borings, obtain and field screen soil samples; install, develop and sample monitoring wells; complete geologic and aquifer studies; prepare samples for the laboratory; perform soil-gas surveys; perform excavation zone assessments; and perform record searches; (Cleanup) install and operate product recovery systems; perform pilot tests to support remedial system design; conduct remedial system installation and operation; maintain, coordinate and oversee tank removals; and decontaminate manufacturing facilities.
• Identify potential sources of contamination when working on a job site.
• Identify changes to the scope of work and execute change orders (if necessary).
• Perform regulatory and technical research as needed to support a project.
• Supervise subcontractors and communicate with onsite clients and regulators.
• Prepare a Health and Safety Plan (HASP) for each project and review and enforce the plan with all persons at the work site.
• Document all field activities being performed in a field log including reporting on field techniques, locations of the work, and any relevant field observations.
• Write the field portion of the final report.
• Prepare items such as air permits, site plans, photo logs, etc.

August Mack has been successful in using a “Grow Your Own” approach with our technical staff. We offer a structured technical training program and defined career path to help our employees develop skills, gain experience, and advance their career in environmental consulting.

• We are looking for college graduates with a bachelor degree in  geology; chemistry; environmental with strong computer and verbal/written communication skills.
• 40-hour OHSA Hazwoper Certification is a plus.
• Field personnel must possess a valid driver’s license, have an acceptable driving record, and receive a medical clearance from a baseline physical

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