Environmental Scientist / Engineer

EHS Support, LLC; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

EHS Support, LLC is seeking an environmental professional to provide technical support on diverse projects across Australia. The role combines home-based work with periodic field duties, including travel to regional areas when needed.

Responsibilities include data analysis, reporting, and coordination of environmental site assessments and remediation, with collaboration across multi-disciplinary teams. Melbourne is the preferred location, with flexibility for other locations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master degree in soil science, hydrogeology, geology, environmental science, environmental engineering or other relevant science/engineering degree.
• Up to 3 years of experience in a relevant environmental role, including groundwater and soil sampling.
• Understanding of VIC-focused environmental regulations and Australian work eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Management, analysis and presentation of environmental investigation and remediation data (groundwater, surface water, soil).
• Desktop data gathering and compilation.
• Background reviews of technical guidance, regulations and case studies.
• Assist with reporting and preparation of environmental site assessments, work plans and health and safety plans.
• Implement environmental field inspection and monitoring programs (groundwater/surface water/soil).
• Supervise subcontractors in the field (drilling/excavation).
• Project and task management – planning, scheduling, budgeting.

Skills

Critical thinking

Technical writing

Oral presentation

Strategic thinking

Independence

Stakeholder relationships

HSE standards

Education

Bachelor/Master in environmental science/engineering or related field

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Job description

EHS Support is a specialty environmental consulting firm that provides solutions to complex environmental, health, and safety challenges across a range of market sectors and industries. With experts located throughout the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and South Africa, we form long-lasting partnerships with our clients through a culture of excellence, innovation, work ethic, and integrity. We focus on hiring and retaining talented, motivated people who enjoy collaborating with and delivering value to our clients. Our team does more than identify problems— we provide solutions.

Location:

Melbourne (Victoria, Au)

Description:

The successful candidate for this position will provide technical support to a diverse range of projects in service areas that include environmental site assessments, remediation, management system development, compliance and sustainability. This will involve work for clients across multiple sectors, including oil and gas, chemical and heavy industry, water resources and others.

The position is primarily a home-office-based position, with periodic fieldwork required. This may involve extended (e.g. two-week trips) to regional areas of Australia. Project work is primarily based in Australia, but there may be opportunities to support projects in the United States and other international locations. The preferred location for this position is Melbourne, Victoria, although other locations will be considered.

Typical Responsibilities Will Include

• Management, analysis and presentation of environmental investigation, monitoring and remediation operations data, including groundwater, surface water, soil, recovery and other types of data
• Desktop data gathering and compilation
• Background reviews of technical guidance, regulations and case studies
• Assistance with reporting and preparation of other written deliverables, including: monitoring reports, environmental site assessments, work plans, health and safety plans, proposals, estimated rehabilitation costing, plan of operations, and annual returns
• Implementation of environmental field inspection and monitoring programs, including groundwater and surface water monitoring and soil sampling
• Supervision of subcontractors in the field (e.g. drilling supervision, excavation supervision)
• Project and task management – planning and implementation of scope, schedule, budgets

Position Requirements

This opportunity is for an adaptable, self-motivated individual who desires to gain experience and professional growth across a diverse range of projects. Traits required for success in our team include:

• Critical thinking and analytical skills, with an attention to detail
• Effective technical writing and oral presentation skills
• Ability to think strategically and conceptually and translate strategy into practical and tactical plans
• Ability to work independently, whilst seeking support from other practitioners at key points
• Ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with co-workers and internal clients
• Appreciation and conscientious application of health, safety and environment standards.

Qualifications For This Role Include

• Bachelor or Masters degree in soil science, hydrogeology, geology, environmental science, environmental engineering or other relevant science/engineering degree.
• Up to 3 years of experience in a relevant environmental role, including training and experience in groundwater and soil sampling.
• A developing understanding of environmental and resource regulations (with a focus on VIC preferred).
• Advanced user of Microsoft Excel (experience with Power BI and other database management experience is preferred, but not essential)
• Australian experience and a current ability to work in Australia (citizenship or valid visa) is required
• Current Australian state driving license preferred.