Project Geologist

KEMRON Environmental services, Inc. is an employee-owned company.

• Work on projects mostly for Federal Agencies, such as Department of Defense and Environmental Protection Agency.
• Federal-led sites include both hazardous waste and munitions site investigation and remediation projects performed under CERCLA, RCRA, and state-specific regulations.
• Operation and maintenance (O&M) and long-term monitoring (LTM) in support of the remediation systems in place at Fort Sheridan.

• Bachelor's or master's degree in a science discipline. Examples include:
  • Geosciences (geology, geochemistry, hydrogeology, geotechnical)
• 3 to 7 years of progressive experience in environmental consulting, remediation, or a related field.
• Specific experience that will be considered to meet this requirement includes:
  • Field sampling experience of groundwater, soil, sediment, air
  • Remediation system implementation and O&M (pump and treat systems, leachate management, landfill flares, in-situ remediation, etc.)
  • Understanding of and comfort working with mechanical systems
  • Report writing in accordance with regulatory requirements including RCRA, CERCLA, UST Programs
  • General Federal/State regulatory programs
• Must possess the following personality traits:
  • Positive and professional
  • Team player
  • Organized and meticulous with details
  • Self-motivated and efficient
• Computer literacy required, must include working knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat, Share Point

• 40-Hour OSHA HAZWOPER Training/8-Hour Refresher training if needed.
• Current valid driver's license and ability to pass a HAZWOPER medical exam and drug screen.

• Experience with remediation systems operation and LTM.
• Experience with asbestos inspections and reporting.
• Extensive knowledge of Federal and/or State Regulations.
• Understanding of chemistry and Quality Assurance Project Plans (QAPPs) as it relates to environmental sample analyses.
• Understanding of AutoCAD or GIS Software.
• Professional Registration or Ability to get Professional Registration, i.e., PG, CHMM.

• Regularly works in outdoor conditions that may include inclement weather, such as heat and humidity, extreme cold with snow/ice.
• Probable exposure to dust, asphalt, and hazardous materials.
• May work in an environment near moving vehicles and mechanical parts.
• Must have the ability to work in full Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including respiratory protection which may include SCBA, APR, SAR.
• Must understand and follow KEMRON SOPs for specific task(s).
• Must be able to travel to work/project sites and traverse all types of terrain, often only on foot.
• Must be able to assess the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of assigned tasks.
• Must have the ability to move about to accomplish tasks or move from one workstation to another within an office environment.
• Must be able to lift 25 pounds at times.

KEMRON is an Employee-Owned company offering a full benefits package which includes medical/dental/life/disability insurance, a 401(k) and the opportunity to be an employee-owner.