Field Geologist/Team Lead

OESC (Oneida ESC Group); Ventura (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 16 days

8 paid holidays

401(k) retirement plan with company  +

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Wellness Program

Voluntary medical benefits

Job summary

Oneida ESC Group seeks a Field Geologist/Field Team Lead (FTL) / Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) for Santa Barbara or Ventura offices. The position focuses on field planning, data collection, and oversight of subcontractors in California.

You will perform data quality responsibilities across pre-field, field, and post-field activities, supervise drilling and sampling, and contribute to site characterization and reporting under senior supervision.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in geological sciences required.
• Strong computer skills in Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and SharePoint.

Responsibilities

• Field Events Planning, Data Collection and Subcontractor Oversight, ensuring subcontracts and materials are in place before field work.
• Fulfillment of data quality objectives for field data and samples; manage documentation.
• Supervise drilling and well installations; maintain field logs and reports.
• Develop groundwater elevation contour maps, gradients, and flow directions; assist in modeling.
• Support project management tasks: schedules, progress reports, and procurement activities.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Independent work

Travel willingness

Education

BS/MS in geological sciences

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, SharePoint)

Job description

Description

The Oneida ESC Group is a family of companies owned by the Oneida Nation of Wisconsin that delivers customer-focused engineering, science, and construction services worldwide.

Our family of companies include: Oneida ESC Group (OESC), Oneida Total Integrated Enterprises (OTIE), Mission Support Services (MS2), Sustainment & Restoration Services (SRS) and Oneida Engineering Solutions (OES). We integrate our staff for dedicated, cooperative, and business-like delivery of services to enhance our customers’ missions.

Sustainment & Restoration Services (SRS) is a Small Business that provides engineering, science, construction, munitions, and specialized professional services solutions for customers nationwide.

SRS has an immediate opening for Field Geologist/Field Team Lead (FTL)/Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) in our Santa Barbara or Ventura offices. Full-time position in the Santa Barbara or Ventura offices, working primarily in California.

Field Events Planning, Data Collection, Subcontractor Oversight

• Review and understanding of all relevant work plans and health & safety plans prior to initiating field work.
• Responsible for field work preparation including ensuring all necessary subcontracts are in place, all materials and equipment are in hand, and any training or reviews are completed before hand.
• Fulfillment of data quality objectives (DQOs) for all field collected data and samples; responsible for data quality during pre-field preparations, field work execution, sample management, and documentation.
• Supervision of drilling and well installations, including all documentation.
• Lithologic/soil descriptions per standard references.
• Soil, groundwater, sediment, surface water, air, and waste characterization sampling per established protocols and approved sampling and analysis plans.
• Complete all required field documentation either via tablet or legible handwritten field sheets; provide to project manager or archive as directed.
• Perform routine operation and maintenance tasks on remedial equipment up to level of experience and competency under direction of supervising engineer and assist in trouble-shooting and preventative maintenance.
• Self-perform or oversee remediation projects, which may include injection of emulsified vegetable oil, chemical oxidants, or other injectable materials.

Data Evaluations/Reports (under Senior Technical Supervision)

• Support development and refinement of conceptual site models per established project objectives and approved work plans.
• Research and develop accurate and relevant descriptions of site geology and hydrogeology, including geologic/hydrogeologic/geochemical/biological/etc. controls on contaminant fate and transport.
• Develop groundwater elevation contour maps, estimate gradients (horizontal, vertical), flow directions, including analytical and digital modeling.
• Evaluate potential receptors (surface water, extraction/production wells, human, ecological) to contaminated groundwater, soil vapor.
• Evaluate fate and transport of chemicals of concern.
• Produce data visualization products (work with CADD/GIS on products).

Project Support

• Provide project management support such as tracking schedules, preparing routine progress reports.
• Support project procurement activities including developing subcontractor scopes of work, researching subcontractors, pricing, tracking status of bids, and coordinating with contract manager.

Requirements

Qualification Requirements

• BS or MS in geological sciences; 3-5 years of collective experience
• Excellent computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, SharePoint.
• Good communication skills, verbal and written.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Willing to travel on projects throughout the United States; generally not more than 2 weeks at a time.
• Must be able to pass Federal Background Check in order to gain access to project sites
• Must be able to pass DMV check and maintain acceptable driving record

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Geologist (PG) license obtained or on track to obtain.

Benefits

• 16 Days of Paid Time Off
• 8 Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Medical, Dental and Eye Insurance
• Employee Referral Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Wellness Program
• Multiple Voluntary Medical Benefits

About Us

The Oneida ESC Group

The Oneida ESC Group is a family of companies owned by the Oneida Nation of Wisconsin that delivers customer-focused engineering, science, and construction services worldwide.

Our Family Of Companies Includes

• Oneida ESC Group (OESC)
• Oneida Professional Services (OPS)
• Oneida Total Integrated Enterprises (OTIE)
• Mission Support Services (MS2)
• Sustainment & Restoration Services (SRS)
• Oneida Engineering Solutions (OES)
• General Mechanical Corporation (GMC)
• LG2 Environmental Solutions (LG2)
• Oneida Environmental (OE)

Oneida ESC Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusion and diversity in the workplace. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.

Oneida ESC Group participates in the E-Verify program. Learn more about the E-Verify program. https://www.e-verify.gov/

Oneida ESC Group is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with physical and mental disabilities.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Oneida ESC Group makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.