Job Type
Full-time
Description
SRS has an immediate opening for
Field Geologist/Field Team Lead (FTL)/Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) in our
Santa Barbara or Ventura offices. Full-time position in the Santa Barbara or Ventura offices, working primarily in California.
Field Events Planning, Data Collection, Subcontractor Oversight- Review and understanding of all relevant work plans and health & safety plans prior to initiating field work.
- Responsible for field work preparation including ensuring all necessary subcontracts are in place, all materials and equipment are in hand, and any training or reviews are completed before hand.
- Fulfillment of data quality objectives (DQOs) for all field collected data and samples; responsible for data quality during pre-field preparations, field work execution, sample management, and documentation.
- Supervision of drilling and well installations, including all documentation.
- Lithologic/soil descriptions per standard references.
- Soil, groundwater, sediment, surface water, air, and waste characterization sampling per established protocols and approved sampling and analysis plans.
- Complete all required field documentation either via tablet or legible handwritten field sheets; provide to project manager or archive as directed.
- Perform routine operation and maintenance tasks on remedial equipment up to level of experience and competency under direction of supervising engineer and assist in trouble-shooting and preventative maintenance.
- Self-perform or oversee remediation projects, which may include injection of emulsified vegetable oil, chemical oxidants, or other injectable materials.
Data Evaluations/Reports (under Senior Technical Supervision)- Support development and refinement of conceptual site models per established project objectives and approved work plans.
- Research and develop accurate and relevant descriptions of site geology and hydrogeology, including geologic/hydrogeologic/geochemical/biological/etc. controls on contaminant fate and transport.
- Develop groundwater elevation contour maps, estimate gradients (horizontal, vertical), flow directions, including analytical and digital modeling.
- Evaluate potential receptors (surface water, extraction/production wells, human, ecological) to contaminated groundwater, soil vapor.
- Evaluate fate and transport of chemicals of concern.
- Produce data visualization products (work with CADD/GIS on products).
Project Support- Provide project management support such as tracking schedules, preparing routine progress reports.
- Support project procurement activities including developing subcontractor scopes of work, researching subcontractors, pricing, tracking status of bids, and coordinating with contract manager.
Requirements
Qualification Requirements- BS or MS in geological sciences; 3-5 years of collective experience
- Excellent computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, SharePoint.
- Good communication skills, verbal and written.
- Able to work independently and as part of a team
- Willing to travel on projects throughout the United States; generally not more than 2 weeks at a time.
- Must be able to pass Federal Background Check in order to gain access to project sites
- Must be able to pass DMV check and maintain acceptable driving record
Preferred Qualifications- Professional Geologist (PG) license obtained or on track to obtain.
Benefits: - 16 Days of Paid Time Off
- 8 Paid Holidays
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
- Medical, Dental and Eye Insurance
- Employee Referral Program
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Wellness Program
- Multiple Voluntary Medical Benefits
