Location: Simi Valley, California
Title: Environmental Geologist
Schedule (FT/PT): Regular Full Time
Travel Required: No
Government Clearance: Ability to Obtain
Portage, Inc., is a technically diverse company providing consulting and project execution services to clients on their environmental, engineering, and infrastructure projects. Since its establishment in Idaho Falls in 1992, Portage has completed over $1.2 billion of projects focused primarily on investigations, remedial/response actions, and removal of radiological, hazardous, and toxic waste for federal, state, tribal, and local governments and private industry clients. Portage is ISO9001 certified and has an active NQA-1 compliant Quality Assurance Program. Portage is based in Idaho Falls, Idaho, with satellite offices throughout the country. On January 20, 2017, Portage, Inc., was acquired by North Wind Group.
POSITION PURPOSE:
This position shall provide support for our environmental investigation, remediation, site surveillance, maintenance, and facility support project for the Department of Energy in Ventura County, California. Primary responsibilities will be to support environmental investigations, air/groundwater sampling, monitoring, remediation, surveillance/maintenance and inspection, and daily operations. We are seeking a candidate with experience with a variety of soil/groundwater/air sampling techniques, drilling oversight, and environmental investigations/remedial actions.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Groundwater, soil, and air sampling and monitoring data collection.
Field duties will include drilling oversight of investigative and remedial projects.
Technical oversight of drilling, sampling, and onsite subcontractors.
Oversight of heavy equipment, construction, and demolition subcontractors.
Serve as onsite safety for the project team and all subcontractors.
Ability to provide a safe working environment for all onsite workers. Health and safety must be implemented in every aspect of the job duties, with the ability to recognize and mitigate hazards.
Surveillance, maintenance, and inspection of DOE-owned monitoring wells and infrastructure on a weekly basis.
Calibrate and use instrumentation for environmental and health and safety data collection.
Perform operation and maintenance on groundwater extraction/treatment systems and extraction of groundwater within subsurface structures to maintain safe access.
Ensure the site is maintained and in safe condition for all project stakeholders and site visitors.
Able to directly interface with client and stakeholder personnel for project site tours and/or investigate and report site conditions when requested.
Provide site orientation and safety training to all onsite personnel and new project team members upon request.
Data analysis and field summary report writing.
Preparation of data tables and technical reporting tasks.
Manage all field geological aspects of environmental projects.
Responsible for management of project recording keeping such as daily reports, site accountability, environmental data, inspection forms, waste logs, profiles, and manifests, etc.
Organize, lead project teams and participate in field efforts as needed to support the successful execution of projects.
Analyze project needs and establish appropriate project priorities.
Analyze and evaluate technical environmental data to ensure completeness and accuracy.
Assisting in developing more junior staff in technical and consulting excellence.
ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Collect data and samples in accordance with approved procedures.
Able to proficiently use Microsoft office tools, software, and applications.
Participate in client stakeholder meetings and public relations.
Provide field status updates in client meetings.
Experience with Waste Management, staging, and disposal
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Experience:
Bachelor's Degree in geology, engineering, or environmental science
Must have a minimum of 5 years of related experience in the environmental field.
3+ years of experience with soil, groundwater and air sampling.
Knowledge and experience with various media (e.g., soil, groundwater, air), contaminant @types, and standard operating procedures for investigation and corrective action.
Demonstrated experience writing technical plans and reports for regulatory review.
Knowledge and experience with drilling oversight including soil borings, monitoring well installations, and monitoring well abandonments.
Skills and Abilities:
Ability to manage field projects with extensive customer contact.
Able to manage field subcontractors.
Excellent interpersonal skills; work effectively and cooperatively with all levels of management, staff, and clients, as well as outside business associates.
Strong oral and written communication skills; ability to effectively present information and respond effectively and sensitively to questions from clients, managers, staff and the general public.
Ability to utilize multiple word-processing and database applications including MS Office applications for SharePoint, Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, and Access.
Demonstrate the ability to work accurately, follow procedures and schedules, and prioritize multiple tasks.
Excellent proof-reading and writing skills.
High degree of sensitivity regarding confidential client information.
Ability to work independently, as well as part of a team, and make decisions, solve problems, exercise sound judgment, work under pressure, and capable of prioritizing workload.
Special Requirements:
Must pass pre-employment background check.
Must pass pre-employment drug testing.
Must have a valid driver license.
Ability to drive a pick-up truck and/or transit van.
40-hour HAZWOPER with 8-hour refresher
Ability to pass U.S. Government employment background check and acquire Department of Energy uncleared badge.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience working on projects for Department of Defense, Department of Energy, Environmental Protection Agency, or other federal agencies.
Working knowledge of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and/or Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) regulatory processes for facility investigation and corrective action.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, squat, climb and talk or hear.
Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Often required to use hands or fingers to handle or feel and reach with hands and arms.
Must be able to stand for extended periods and walk across uneven terrain.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
The work is conducted both indoors and outdoors. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is normally mild to moderate. The employee will be exposed to moving mechanical equipment, machinery, and vehicles.
North Wind offers a competitive pay and benefits package to include health, life, and disability insurance benefits, 401(k) with company match, generous paid leave and tuition reimbursement for eligible employees. As a company, we are committed to employee wellness, professional development, and work-life balance. We value safety, reliability, and commitment to our people! For more information about our benefits or hiring philosophy, visit the North Wind Career Opportunities Page.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The nature of those accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact our Helpline +1.208.528.8718 or use the Request for Reasonable Accommodation (https://northwindgrp.com/careers/request-for-reasonable-accommodation-confidential/) form to get assistance.
North Wind is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, religion, or other legally protected status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
Proof of citizenship will be required as a condition of employment.
Candidates may be required to obtain and hold a Secret or Higher US Government Clearance.
