Staff Scientist​/Drilling Specialist

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Full Time HELENA, Montana City, MT, US

Salary Range: $24.00 To $26.00 Hourly

WILEY DRILLING

Job Title: Staff Scientist/ Drilling Assistant
Location: Montana
Job Type: Full-Time
Department:WILEY
Reports To: Senior Environmental Scientist

Wiley Drilling offers a dynamic work environment where you’ll be able to hone both your field skills and consulting expertise. If you are ready to dive into the world of drilling while also contributing to environmental and geotechnical solutions, we encourage you to apply.

Job Summary:

Wiley Drilling, a sister company to Water & Environmental Technologies, is seeking a highly motivated and versatile environmental specialist, geologist, soil scientist, or similar technical professional to join our team. Our ideal candidate is a geologist, environmental engineer/scientist, or civil/geotechnical engineer with a passion for hands‑on fieldwork, particularly drilling, demonstrates attention to detail, dependability, and the ability to transition into consulting work when needed.

Key Responsibilities:

• Utilize effective written and oral communication
• Perform staff-level scientist/engineer duties including soil and groundwater sampling, well design and construction, and lithology descriptions using USGS or USDA methodolog
• Operate drilling equipment for environmental and geotechnical investigations
• Work outdoors in various weather conditions (Approx 90%)
• Travel to WILEY job sites (Approx 75%)
• Always be safety conscious

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science/Engineering, Civil/Geotechnical Engineering, or related degree from an ABET accredited College or University
• Valid Driver’s License and insurability under company policy required
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
• Must successfully complete and pass a DOT drug and alcohol test prior to employment
  
  Must be able to obtain a Class B CDL with Airbrake Endorsement within the first 6 months of employment
• Must be willing to learn to operate drilling equipment using direct push and rotary tooling

Preferred Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Experience in environmental consulting or civil/geotechnical fieldwork
• OSHA HAZWOPER Certification
• CPR/First Aid Training
• Class B CDL
• Problem solving
• Combination of office work and fieldwork in various weather conditions.
• Will require travel to multiple sites or remote locations.

Compensation and Benefits:

Hourly wage will be based on qualifications and experience.
Sign-on bonuses and relocation assistance may be available.

WILEY offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

• 100% employer-paid health, dental, and vision coverage for employees and a portion of dependent coverage is employer paid
• Employer paid life insurance & long-term disability
• Voluntary life, accident, and short-term disability plans
• Performance-based bonus opportunities
• Employee-sponsored 401(k) plan with employer match
• Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP), providing company ownership to all employees at no cost to the employee

We are committed to providing competitive compensation and benefits while giving employees the opportunity to share in the success and growth of the company.

WILEY is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other protected class in accordance with applicable federal or state laws and statutes.