Staff Geologist II

Roux, Inc; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Roux Consulting in Midland, TX is seeking a Staff Geologist II to support environmental investigation and remediation projects in the field. The role involves field support, supervising subcontractors, and applying proper sampling techniques for soils, groundwater, and vapor samples.

You will work with project teams, assist in delivering technical deliverables, and mentor junior staff while developing project management skills in a dynamic field setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant technical field.
• Minimum 1 year of environmental consulting experience.
• Proficient in field sampling, overseeing subcontractors, and directing junior field staff.
• Experience overseeing drilling techniques and collecting soil, groundwater, and vapor samples.
• Ability to work independently in the field and perform data evaluation.
• Assist in preparing major report components (tables, figures, appendices).
• Support the technical growth of Staff I level professionals.
• Manage tasks or projects to develop project management skills.
• Experience with investigation/remediation of upstream oil and gas sites.

Responsibilities

• Assist the project team and Project Manager in providing field support and technical assistance on environmental investigation and remediation projects.
• Oversee and direct field staff and subcontractors, including drilling and sampling activities.
• Coordinate drilling, sampling, and treatment system operations; ensure report deliverables are complete.
• Prepare site descriptions and data tables, figures and appendices for technical reports.

Skills

Field supervision

Environmental sampling

Drilling experience

Project coordination

Data interpretation

Report preparation

Independent field work

Team mentorship

Upstream oil & gas remediation

Education

Bachelor's Degree

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Job Title

Staff Geologist II

Job Type

Regular Full Time

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Category

Scientific

Job Description

Position Overview

This position will assist the project team and Project Manager in providing field support, and technical assistance on environmental investigation and remediation projects.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant technical field.
• Minimum of 1 year of environmental consulting experience.
• Proficient in performing various routine field activities including but not limited to applying proper sampling techniques for all environmental media, overseeing and directing subcontractors, and managing and directing junior field staff.
• Experience overseeing various drilling techniques (including direct push, hollow stem, sonic, etc.) and collecting soil, groundwater, and vapor samples.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently in the field.
• Preliminary data evaluation and analytical skills.
• Ability to assist in the preparation of the major components of routine deliverables (i.e., tables, figures, appendices, etc.).
• Ability and willingness to support the technical growth of Staff I level professionals based on direct hands‑on interactions.
• Ability to manage tasks or projects to develop project management skills.
• Experience with investigation/remediation of upstream oil and gas sites

Preferred Requirement

• Experience with investigation/remediation of upstream oil and gas sites.
• Field Project Activities:
  • Coordinate and implement field project work; oversee drilling, monitoring, sampling of typical environmental media, treatment system operations, and subcontractors.
• Data Analysis and Report Preparation:
  • Prepare technical reports by coordinating figures, data tables, site descriptions, and other necessary details to ensure report completeness.
  • Analyze field data and project work to ensure effective project completion.

Physical Demands/Work Environment Conditions

This position works predominantly in the field working independently or as part of a larger team at exterior project sites (i.e., industrial/brownfield facilities, monitoring wells, treatment systems, construction projects) to perform sample collection, recording of operational/meter parameters, and oversight of subcontractors (e.g., drillers, heavy equipment operators, truckers). These field activities require the ability to drive to different project sites and physically move around outdoors in various terrains, in adverse weather conditions and occasionally for extended or irregular hours. Conducting work involves the use of hand‑held monitoring instruments and tools, as well as water sampling equipment, which requires the ability to routinely lift and carry objects, stand, walk, reach, bend, squat, kneel and twist. Office work is primarily stationary/sedentary using a computer and keyboard/mouse requiring repetitive hand movements.

Roux is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Roux will take steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of the position, please contact [e-mail] .

Location

Midland, TX - Midland, TX 79701 US (Primary)