Weston Solutions, Inc.
Environmental Scientist or Geoscientist
Weston Solutions, Inc., Baton Rouge, Louisiana, us, 70873
Overview
Be among the first 25 applicants At Weston Solutions, Inc.
you will do meaningful work and make valuable contributions. Employee-ownership at Weston is a path to professional growth and access to diverse opportunities in a highly connected community that works together across key service areas to make a difference in the environment. Weston Solutions, Inc. is a premier provider of environmental and infrastructure services for over sixty years, serving both public and private sectors to identify, solve, mitigate, and manage critical environmental issues for a more sustainable future. Weston Solutions, Inc. is seeking an Associate Geologist, Engineer, Scientist to work with our Superfund Technical Assessment and Response Team (START) performing EPA Investigations, Removal Assessments, and Removal Actions, and supporting other federal clients. This candidate will work within the federal teams providing our clients with accurate and pertinent scientific data according to methods, procedures, and techniques agreed upon. The candidate will provide leadership within a team responsible for delivering sound conclusions and recommendations to clients based upon field investigations and literature reviews within the established project schedules. The position will also be periodically on-call to support EPA emergency response projects as needed.
Responsibilities
Identify staff in alignment with tasking, plan, and document field activities, and prepare daily and final reports for EPA and other federal clients within established budgets and schedules. Lead and participate in site walks, site evaluations, removal assessments, and removal action oversight projects, including oil and hazardous materials emergency response projects. Perform site assessments and collect multimedia samples; calibrate and maintain field equipment; use MS Office and Adobe Acrobat for documentation. Provide technical direction for teams up to 10+ personnel; exercise judgment on applicability of methods and approaches; determine best data gathering and analysis methods; consult with outside specialists as needed. Assist with the preparation of planning documents, field investigation plans, data reporting, and technical reports. Support on-call rotations for 24/7 emergency response, Hazmat and oil spill assignments as required.
Qualifications
B.S. in a Science with 2–5 years of experience in environmental and/or geotechnical sampling and/or removal oversight. Oil and hazardous materials emergency response experience is a plus. Ability to plan, lead, and participate in site walks, site evaluations, removal assessments, and removal action oversight projects. Experience performing site assessments and collecting multimedia samples; familiarity with a range of technical and scientific procedures; proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat. Proven organizational and communication skills; attention to detail; self-starter; flexible and adaptable. Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs. (field equipment, PPE, etc.). Provide technical direction for teams up to 10+ personnel.
Preferred Skills
Two+ years multimedia sampling; experience in analytical method selection, data management, and interpretation. Field instrumentation experience with air and water monitoring instruments (e.g., PID/FID, multi-gas meters); instrument calibration, field deployment, and data interpretation. Familiarity with the Incident Command System (ICS) 100-800; completion of ICS courses is a plus. General understanding of the NCP, Oil Pollution Act and CERCLA; 40-Hour HAZWOPER; ability to work in Levels C/B/A PPE.
Technical and Operational Scope
Identify staff alignment with tasking; document field activities; prepare daily and final reports for EPA and other federal clients within budgets and schedules. Apply methods appropriately; determine best problem-solving approaches when standard procedures are inadequate. Determine best data gathering, database management, and analysis approaches to achieve project goals. Consult with outside specialists to obtain accurate, timely data; calibrate and maintain multi-media monitoring and sampling equipment. Prepare cost estimates and scope of work for project execution; write technical documents including sampling, data, and safety plans. Use level D–A PPE for entries into potentially hazardous areas. Participate in on-call rotations and periodic HazMat and oil spill emergency responses/removal actions as needed.
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, 401K with base and matching employer stock contributions. Paid time off includes personal, holiday, and parental leave; life and disability plans; critical illness and accident plans. Work/Life flexibility.
Compensation will vary based upon experience, education, skill level, and other compensable factors. Salary Range: $48,380 - $63,550 - $78,618
Employment details
Seniority level: Entry level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Consulting and Science
References to other benefits or inferred items (e.g., medical insurance, pension plan, disability insurance, vision insurance, child care support, tuition assistance, paid maternity/paternity leave, 401(k)) are noted as part of the environment in which the role operates.
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Be among the first 25 applicants At Weston Solutions, Inc.
you will do meaningful work and make valuable contributions. Employee-ownership at Weston is a path to professional growth and access to diverse opportunities in a highly connected community that works together across key service areas to make a difference in the environment. Weston Solutions, Inc. is a premier provider of environmental and infrastructure services for over sixty years, serving both public and private sectors to identify, solve, mitigate, and manage critical environmental issues for a more sustainable future. Weston Solutions, Inc. is seeking an Associate Geologist, Engineer, Scientist to work with our Superfund Technical Assessment and Response Team (START) performing EPA Investigations, Removal Assessments, and Removal Actions, and supporting other federal clients. This candidate will work within the federal teams providing our clients with accurate and pertinent scientific data according to methods, procedures, and techniques agreed upon. The candidate will provide leadership within a team responsible for delivering sound conclusions and recommendations to clients based upon field investigations and literature reviews within the established project schedules. The position will also be periodically on-call to support EPA emergency response projects as needed.
Responsibilities
Identify staff in alignment with tasking, plan, and document field activities, and prepare daily and final reports for EPA and other federal clients within established budgets and schedules. Lead and participate in site walks, site evaluations, removal assessments, and removal action oversight projects, including oil and hazardous materials emergency response projects. Perform site assessments and collect multimedia samples; calibrate and maintain field equipment; use MS Office and Adobe Acrobat for documentation. Provide technical direction for teams up to 10+ personnel; exercise judgment on applicability of methods and approaches; determine best data gathering and analysis methods; consult with outside specialists as needed. Assist with the preparation of planning documents, field investigation plans, data reporting, and technical reports. Support on-call rotations for 24/7 emergency response, Hazmat and oil spill assignments as required.
Qualifications
B.S. in a Science with 2–5 years of experience in environmental and/or geotechnical sampling and/or removal oversight. Oil and hazardous materials emergency response experience is a plus. Ability to plan, lead, and participate in site walks, site evaluations, removal assessments, and removal action oversight projects. Experience performing site assessments and collecting multimedia samples; familiarity with a range of technical and scientific procedures; proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat. Proven organizational and communication skills; attention to detail; self-starter; flexible and adaptable. Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs. (field equipment, PPE, etc.). Provide technical direction for teams up to 10+ personnel.
Preferred Skills
Two+ years multimedia sampling; experience in analytical method selection, data management, and interpretation. Field instrumentation experience with air and water monitoring instruments (e.g., PID/FID, multi-gas meters); instrument calibration, field deployment, and data interpretation. Familiarity with the Incident Command System (ICS) 100-800; completion of ICS courses is a plus. General understanding of the NCP, Oil Pollution Act and CERCLA; 40-Hour HAZWOPER; ability to work in Levels C/B/A PPE.
Technical and Operational Scope
Identify staff alignment with tasking; document field activities; prepare daily and final reports for EPA and other federal clients within budgets and schedules. Apply methods appropriately; determine best problem-solving approaches when standard procedures are inadequate. Determine best data gathering, database management, and analysis approaches to achieve project goals. Consult with outside specialists to obtain accurate, timely data; calibrate and maintain multi-media monitoring and sampling equipment. Prepare cost estimates and scope of work for project execution; write technical documents including sampling, data, and safety plans. Use level D–A PPE for entries into potentially hazardous areas. Participate in on-call rotations and periodic HazMat and oil spill emergency responses/removal actions as needed.
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, 401K with base and matching employer stock contributions. Paid time off includes personal, holiday, and parental leave; life and disability plans; critical illness and accident plans. Work/Life flexibility.
Compensation will vary based upon experience, education, skill level, and other compensable factors. Salary Range: $48,380 - $63,550 - $78,618
Employment details
Seniority level: Entry level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Consulting and Science
References to other benefits or inferred items (e.g., medical insurance, pension plan, disability insurance, vision insurance, child care support, tuition assistance, paid maternity/paternity leave, 401(k)) are noted as part of the environment in which the role operates.
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