ENTRY LEVEL ENVIRONMENTAL GEOLOGIST

August Mack Environmental is growing and we're looking for qualified candidates like you!

Are you interested in exploring environmental consulting as a career option? Then August Mack is the place for you! What is a consultant? A consultant is someone who gives expert advice and guidance. Our consultants bill their time to clients for various environmental services.

 

August Mack Environmental Inc. (www.augustmack.com) is a medium sized, environmental consulting firm that specializes in site assessment (evaluates environmental risks on a property); remediation (investigates and cleans-up soil and groundwater contamination); and regulatory compliance (helps industrial clients comply with environmental permits and regulations).

 

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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