Experienced Geologist Job at WSP, Portland, OR

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  • WSP
  • Portland, OR

Job Description

divh2This Opportunity/h2pProvides technical assistance and guidance for due diligence, subsurface investigation, and remediation projects. Tasks may include conducting geophysical surveys, collecting environmental samples from various media (soil, groundwater, surface water, sediment, air/vapor), and conducting site exploration and geologic logging using a variety of drilling techniques. Generates accurate and concise reports and documentation regarding field conditions, and assessing and advising on the short- and long-term risks to ecological and human health. Ensures that responsibilities are delivered and adhered to with a level of quality that meets or exceeds acceptable industry standards./ph2Your Impact/h2pCollect, extract, identify, and compile environmental data from soil sampling, soil gas sampling, groundwater sampling, stormwater sampling, boring logs, and other matrices for projects, investigations, and surveys./ppAssist with environmental site assessments (Phase I and II)./ppResearch environmental hazmat databases regarding historical property land uses./ppAssist with site investigation coordination, subsurface boring and trenching oversight, and monitoring of groundwater and extraction well installations./ppPrepare data and visualizations such as mineral charts, soil analyses, groundwater modeling, maps geologic cross-sections, and other illustrations./ppMaintain quality control standards and procedures for accurate and precise measurements, analysis, and reporting./ppAssist with development and scoping of small- to medium-sized projects./ppGenerate complete, accurate, and concise documentation using electronic systems and field/work site notebook./ppComply with safety guidelines and site-specific procedures which include but is not limited to, the maintenance of sample collection, trench and boring, laboratory documentation, written procedures, monitoring systems, and logbooks./ppContribute to the preparation of technical reports and presentations that explain research and findings to prevent, control, restore, or clean-up chemical and environmental problems and contamination./ppMaintain and calibrate equipment and tools, troubleshooting and reporting on malfunctions, and performing inventory control activities./ppAssist in the analysis, evaluation, and interpretation of geologic, hydrogeologic, and chemical data obtained during field investigations, offering input with developing action plans for low to mid-level threat mitigation activities./ppWork with cross-functional teams in executing project work./ppAssist in the preparation and implementation of site Health and Safety Plans (HASPs)./ppExercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSPs Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures./ppPerform additional responsibilities as required by business needs./ph2Who You Are/h2pstrongRequired Qualifications/strong/pulliBachelors Degree in Geology, Hydrogeology, or closely related discipline./lili3 to 5 years of experience working as a Geologist./liliKnowledge of geological research techniques and protocols./liliAbility to coordinate with agency regulators and understand requirements./liliExperience sampling soil and groundwater via drilling including direct-push, hollow-stem auger, and other similar drilling methods./liliExperience with evaluation of vapor intrusion and sampling soil gas per DTSC and EPA guidelines./liliExperience installing groundwater monitoring wells, remediation wells, and soil gas wells./liliExperience writing groundwater monitoring reports and well installation reports./liliKnowledge with the concepts of reducing and eliminating the use or generation of hazardous substances, processes, or products., and mitigation programs./liliKnowledge of relevant environmental laws, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements./liliCapable interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to a scientific and non-scientific audience./liliEffective self-leadership with attention to detail, results orientation, and managing multiple priorities in a dynamic work environment./liliAbility to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, follow instruction, work independently, and comply with company policies./liliModerate proficiency with technical writing, office automation and communication software, technology, and tools./liliCritical thinking and problem-solving skills required to reach conclusions from testing results, data collation, and identify the most cost-effective responses that will minimize waste, prevent pollution, and conserve resources./liliProven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSPs health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies./liliAbility to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek./liliTravel requirements may be around 50%, depending on project-specific needs/li/ulpstrongPreferred Qualifications:/strong/pulliMasters Degree is preferred./lili40-Hour OSHA Health Safety Training (HAZWOPER) (29 CFR 1910.120) preferred./liliBasic First Aid and Adult CPR training desired./li/ulpstrongWSP Benefits:/strong/ppWSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employees career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings./ppstrongCompensation:/strong/ppExpected Salary (all locations): $65,300 - $110,800/ppWSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicants education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicants sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law./p/div

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