What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Geologist position at KEMRON Environmental Services, Inc.?
Project Geologist
Primary Responsibilities and JOB DUTIES:
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Primary Responsibilities and JOB DUTIES:
- Work on projects mostly for Federal Agencies, such as Department of Defense and Environmental Protection Agency.
- Federal-led sites include both hazardous waste and munitions site investigation and remediation projects performed under CERCLA, RCRA, and state-specific regulations.
- Operation and maintenance (O&M) and long-term monitoring (LTM) in support of the remediation systems in place at Fort Sheridan.
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in a science discipline. Examples include:
- Geosciences (geology, geochemistry, hydrogeology, geotechnical)
- 3 to 10 years of progressive experience in environmental consulting, remediation, or a related field.
- Specific experience that will be considered to meet this requirement includes:
- Field sampling experience of groundwater, soil, sediment, air
- Remediation system implementation and O&M (pump and treat systems, leachate management, landfill flares, in-situ remediation, etc.)
- Understanding of and comfort working with mechanical systems
- Report writing in accordance with regulatory requirements including RCRA, CERCLA, UST Programs
- General Federal/State regulatory programs
- Must possess the following personality traits:
- Positive and professional
- Team player
- Organized and meticulous with details
- Self-motivated and efficient
- Computer literacy required, must include working knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat, SharePoint
- 40-Hour OSHA HAZWOPER Training/8-Hour Refresher training if needed.
- Current valid driver’s license and ability to pass a HAZWOPER medical exam and drug screen.
- Experience with remediation systems operation and LTM.
- Experience with asbestos inspections and reporting.
- Extensive knowledge of Federal and/or State Regulations.
- Understanding of chemistry and Quality Assurance Project Plans (QAPPs) as it relates to environmental sample analyses.
- Understanding of AutoCAD or GIS Software.
- Professional Registration or Ability to get Professional Registration, i.e., PG, CHMM.
- Regularly works in outdoor conditions that may include inclement weather, such as heat and humidity, extreme cold with snow/ice.
- Probable exposure to dust, asphalt, and hazardous materials.
- May work in an environment near moving vehicles and mechanical parts.
- Must have the ability to work in full Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including respiratory protection which may include SCBA, APR, SAR.
- Must understand and follow KEMRON SOPs for specific task(s).
- Must be able to travel to work/project sites and traverse all types of terrain, often only on foot.
- Must be able to assess the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of assigned tasks.
- Must have the ability to move about to accomplish tasks or move from one workstation to another within an office environment.
- Must be able to lift 25 pounds at times.
EEO/AA Employer/Vets/Disability