Staff Geologist II

Roux Associates Inc; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Roux Associates Inc in Midland, Texas is seeking an environmental field specialist who will assist the project team and Project Manager with field support and technical tasks on investigation and remediation projects.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree, one year of environmental consulting experience, and the ability to supervise field crews, collect samples, evaluate data, and help prepare deliverables.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in relevant technical field.
• Minimum 1 year environmental consulting experience.
• Proficient in field sampling techniques across environmental media.
• Ability to supervise subcontractors and junior field staff.
• Experience with drilling techniques (direct push, hollow stem, sonic).
• Ability to work independently in the field.
• Data evaluation and analytical skills.
• Preparation of routine deliverables (tables, figures, appendices).
• Willingness to mentor Staff I level professionals.
• Ability to manage tasks or projects to develop PM skills.
• Experience with investigation/remediation of upstream oil and gas sites.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and implement field project work; oversee drilling, monitoring, sampling, treatment systems, and subcontractors.
• Prepare technical reports with figures, data tables, site descriptions, and other details to ensure report completeness; analyze field data to ensure project completion.

Skills

Field sampling techniques

Subcontractor supervision

Drilling techniques oversight

Independent field work

Data analysis

Report preparation

Mentoring junior staff

Project/task management

Upstream oil and gas remediation

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant technical field

Job description

Roux Associates Inc

Job Type: Regular Full Time

Education: Bachelor's Degree

Category: Scientific

Date Opened: 10/29/2026

Organizational Unit: Houston (R.R.15.0.00)

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.

Essential Duties

• 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

Disability Accommodation

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)

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