Environmental Scientist

Handex Consulting & Remediation, LLC; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical, dental, vision, life + 401(k)

Holiday and time off policy

Stable and growing company

Valued and respected team member

Job summary

Handex Consulting & Remediation, LLC is seeking an Environmental Scientist to assist project managers with contamination assessment, remediation, and environmental support services in the Fort Lauderdale region.

The role involves groundwater/soil sampling, field oversight, and 24-hour emergency response support. Candidates should have a relevant bachelor's degree and 0–2 years of environmental field experience, with OSHA HAZWOPER preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Geology, Environmental Science, Hydrogeology or Engineering, or related field.
• 0-2 years of environmental field experience with groundwater/soil sampling, pumps and well installations, drilling, field assessments, emergency response, and operations.
• OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER certification and TWIC Card a plus.
• Knowledge of Florida state/regulations and DEP/DOT guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Perform sampling and monitoring at client sites and ports (groundwater, soil, air).
• Interface with project managers, staff, and clients; support health and safety plans and data tables.
• Maintain equipment and assist with emergency response activities as needed.
• Ensure compliance with FDOT/FDEP regulations and permits.

Skills

Field sampling

Groundwater sampling

Soil sampling

Emergency response

Report writing

Teamwork

Regulatory knowledge

Microsoft Office

Field operations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Geology, Environmental Science, Hydrogeology or Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

Do you want to work with a great team and for a stable and growing company?

Handex is currently seeking a highly motivated Environmental Scientist for our Fort Lauderdale region. This position will assist our project managers with Contamination Assessment (soil/groundwater sampling and oversight work), Emergency Response, Remediation, and Environmental Support Services activities.

Handex Consulting & Remediation, LLC (Handex) is a full-service environmental company focused on providing professional environmental consulting, remediation, construction, emergency response, and sludge dewatering services in the United States. Founded in 1968, we have over 50 years of experience and have no intentions of slowing down!

What will be my responsibilities and objectives?

• Reporting and taking work direction from Project Managers, will perform sampling and/or monitoring at our client sites and ports, which can include the following: Groundwater and soil sampling, well installations, air sampling, soil borings, potable well surveys, aquifer testing, and pilot testing.
• Assigned to client sites in the Fort Lauderdale Region and at times other FL regions.
• Interface daily with internal and external staff and clients.
• Assist with/prepare Health & Safety Plans, and data tables and report figures for report deliverables.
• Daily usage working with pumps, mechanical equipment, and tools.
• As needed, will support 24-hour Emergency Response activities for contracted FDOT State-owned roads.
• Maintain and keep abreast of FDOT/FDEP regulations, SOP’s, guidelines, and safety to ensure all Handex activities are in compliance.
• Assist with necessary permitting associated with FDOT MOT and NPDES Discharging.
• Professionally represents Handex at all times and maintains an open line of communication with clients and internal staff.

Benefits of joining Handex:

• Competitive compensation.
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and 401(k).
• Holiday and time off policy.
• Be part of a stable and growing company.
• Be a valued and respected member of the team.

Handex Consulting & Remediation, LLC is an equal opportunity employer.

To learn more about Handex, please refer to: www.hcr-llc.com

Requirements

Skills Needed For Success:

• Bachelor's degree in Geology, Environmental Science, Hydrogeology or Engineering or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 0-2 years of environmental experience working on groundwater and soil sampling, pumps and well installations, drilling, field assessments, emergency response, systems operations, and overall maintenance.
• Applicable internships a plus.
• Must be comfortable being outside in various weather conditions and working on environmental activities (soil/water/vapor).
• OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER certification and a TWIC Card a plus.
• Knowledge of Florida state, county, local regulations, rules, SOP’s, guidelines, DEP, DOT etc.
• Proficient technical skills in Microsoft Office Suite applications (Excel, Word, etc.).
• Highly organized, detail oriented, self-motivated, and a team player with a can do attitude.
• Excellent customer service, interpersonal and communication (verbal and written) skills, dealing with both with Handex colleagues as well as customers and regulators is a must.