Bay West LLC · 20 hours ago
Environmental Scientist I
Saint Paul, MN, US
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$23/hr - $30/hr
1+ years expBay West LLC is a leader in environmental consulting and remediation services. They are seeking a motivated Environmental Scientist I to conduct environmental sampling and assist with field projects, providing a great opportunity for hands-on experience and career advancement.
Building MaterialReal Estate
Responsibilities
Conduct field work as requested, to include out-of-town travel for up to two weeks at a time, multiple times a year
Read/understand SOPs and obtain training on specific field tasks required
Accurately and efficiently conduct environmental sampling (air, water, soil, sediment) in accordance with the supplied work plan and SOPs with minimal oversight
Assist Site Supervisor in various highway construction projects as well as conducting roadway preconstruction investigations
Assist in the correct installation of soil borings, monitoring wells, recovery wells (vapor phase and water) and treatment systems
Accurately and efficiently log soil cores/cuttings and prepare geologic boring logs and descriptions under supervisor of a Site Supervisor
Oversee the proper excavation of contaminated soil during remediation and construction projects under supervision of a Site Supervisor
Organize, digitize and file field notes in Document Locator in a timely manner
Utilize and maintain field equipment in accordance with Bay West SOPs
Help resolve problems as they arise in the field
Manage schedule and relationships to maintain utilization goals and complete activities within promised time frames
Demonstrate competency with most field activities, including various methods of drilling, soil, and groundwater sampling
Assist in overseeing drilling and excavation crews, including conducting health and safety tailgate meetings and directing field crews
Enter field and laboratory data
Requires Excel skills
Attention to detail is critical
Summarize field methods and results
Technical services - Geology/hydrogeologic analysis
Help prepare well log summaries
When not traveling, be available for one week out of every eight weeks to be part of an on-call Emergency Response (ER) team to clean-up hazardous and non-hazardous material spills, loading, unloading, and decontaminating ER equipment in an efficient and accurate manner
Ability to travel 25 - 30%
Qualification
Required
BS - Geology, Earth Sciences, Environmental Science or Related
1 to 3 years of environmental experience in similar role
Current 40-hour HAZWOPER certification or ability to obtain within 30 days
Able to obtain site access to secure areas such as Federal or State sites
Ability to employ common field practices involving drilling, groundwater sampling, and excavation oversight
Ability to read and understand maps, schematic drawings, diagrams, and instruction manuals
Proficiency using Word and Excel applications
Must have a valid driver's license
Experience with field equipment such as water quality monitoring instruments, photoionization detectors (PIDs), and global positioning systems (GPS) units
Benefits
Paid time off
Health insurance options
Ancillary benefits to support life at all stages
401(k)
Employee assistance programs
Subsidies
Company
Bay West LLC
Environmental remediation, industrial cleaning, waste management, commercial diving, marine construction, and emergency response services.
201-500 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2013-10-01Seed
Leadership Team
John Glabach
Chief Executive Officer
James R. Irwin
Chief Financial Officer
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