Geologist

Aventia; Hammond (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Aventia is seeking an experienced Environmental Professional Geologist for their Hammond, Louisiana office. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience and be responsible for supporting field efforts, including Phase I and II Environmental Site Assessments, while ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.

Key responsibilities include collecting and interpreting field data, preparing reports, and communicating with regulatory personnel. Benefits include health insurance, dental, vision, life insurance, paid time off, and a 401(k) matching program.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in geology/earth sciences or related field.
• Professional Geologist Registration.
• Experience with Phase II investigations.

Responsibilities

• Perform Phase I Environmental Site Investigations.
• Conduct Phase II Site Investigations and assist/prepare RECAP reports.
• Collect data using basic field equipment.

Skills

Geology/Earth Sciences experience

Effective communication

Detailed note-taking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Earth Sciences, Engineering, Geology or Geophysics

Job description

Environmental Professional Geologist

ELOS Environmental, LLC (ELOS), an Aventia Company, maintains a competitive edge within the realm of environmental consulting by offering a diverse range of environmental services designed to satisfy our clients’ needs. We are proud of our record assisting clients with regulatory compliance issues. Our professional staff has extensive direct expertise navigating both federal and state agency regulations.

Position Description

ELOS Environmental, LLC (ELOS), an Aventia Company, seeks a motivated environmental geologist to support field efforts and report preparation, specifically as it pertains to Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (ESA), Phase II Subsurface Investigations in accordance with Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality’s Risk Evaluation Corrective Action Program (RECAP), as well as soil and groundwater data processing and modeling, basic file organization, and related tasks. The successful applicant will collect and interpret field data, prepare the appropriate reports, and report back to project management with updates. The applicant must be organized, have experience installing soil borings and monitoring wells, logging wells, sampling, and performing slug tests, and be capable of performing physical labor outdoors in various weather conditions. The applicant should have experience preparing resource reports and will be required to travel locally.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Earth Sciences, Engineering, Geology or Geophysics.

Essential Duties / Responsibilities

• Perform Phase I Environmental Site Investigations.
• Conduct Phase II Site Investigations in accordance with RECAP and assist/prepare RECAP reports.
• Apply standard field practices and techniques using basic field equipment to collect samples and other data.
• Gather and process basic data, scientific documents, and other information collected by others for use in the preparation of scientific reports.
• Compile and organize project document files.
• Apply knowledge of geology/earth sciences to explain field observations.
• Perform technical tasks as required in support of organizational objectives.
• Communicate with regulatory personnel to transmit and receive important project correspondence.
• Exercise compliance with company and other policies and procedures.
• Prepare basic data and scientific documents.
• LDEQ RECAP (Risk Evaluation/Corrective Action Program) experience (Preferred).
• Successfully complete RECAP MO-1 and MO-2 evaluations.

Qualifications

• 5+ Years of Experience in Geology/Earth Sciences or related field (Phase I and II ESAs).
• Professional Geologist Registration.
• Experience with Phase II investigations.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to take detailed organized notes.

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance