Geologist NWSS

Location:
Los Alamos, New Mexico

Title:

Geologist III
Schedule (FT/PT):
Regular Full Time

Travel Required:

No
Government Clearance:
Ability to Obtain

North Wind Site Services is focused on providing engineering, program management, environmental remediation services including investigation and characterization, environmental restoration, unexploded ordnance/military munitions response (MMRP), regulatory public involvement services, environmental compliance, logistics, and records and facility management.

This Scientist/Geologist shall provide support for our environmental investigation and remediation projects at the Los Alamos National Laboratory in New Mexico.

• Identify and log soils and conditions encountered in the field to coordinate drilling activities and field decisions.
• Evaluate geological conditions in situ for field decisions in concurrence with associated technical advisors.
• Evaluate historical data and geologic conditions for sample planning and ultimately risk/nature and extent determination.
• Assuring quality of field data and written deliverables and achievement of project schedule to the client’s satisfaction and contractual compliance.
• Authoring scientific reports for review and approval by governmental and regulatory agencies.
• Evaluation and interpretation of scientific data; statistical analyses, and technical writing; using relational databases and scientific software to manage and report analytical and other field data.
• Preparing charts, graphs, maps, tables, and statistical analyses. Reviewing and proofing scientific reports. Addressing and resolving comments from technical and regulatory experts.
• Assisting with the development and implementation of project plans to identify and delineate chemicals of concern in soil, sediment, groundwater.
• Supporting and overseeing environmental field activities, evaluating field documentation, identifying discrepancies, and controlling data generation processes.
• Assuring quality of field data and written deliverables and achievement of project schedule to the client’s satisfaction and contractual compliance.
• Assisting in developing more junior staff in technical and consulting excellence.

• Collect data and samples in accordance with approved procedures.
• Collects and documents soil, air, and/or water samples to determine presence and quantity of contaminates.
• Prepares sample for testing, records in situ data, and logs daily activities.
• Utilize Hand Auger and Little Beaver to collect sub-surface soil samples.
• Field duties will include Direct Push Technology, Hollow Stem Auger, and Roto-Sonic drilling rig oversight.
• Office duties include data management and documentation organization.
• Participate in field efforts as needed to support the successful execution of projects.

Education and Experience:

• Associates or Bachelor’s degree in Geology or Geological Sciences or other closely related field
• Five (5) to ten (10) years of relevant experience working as a Geologist or Environmental Scientist.
• Demonstrated experience writing technical plans and reports for regulatory review.
• Practical, hands‑on experience conducting environmental field work for site characterization and/or remediation projects.
• Knowledge and experience with various media (e.g., soil vapor, groundwater), contaminants, and standard operating procedures for investigation and corrective action.

• Ability to analyze project needs and establish appropriate project priorities.
• Ability to analyze and evaluate technical environmental data to ensure completeness and accuracy.
• Ability to drive a pick‑up truck and/or transit van.
• Ability to manage field projects with extensive customer contact.
• Able to manage and partner with 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…