Geologist

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

Full Time Technical Saint Paul, MN, US

16 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $23.00 To $28.00 Hourly

Quality Work. Quality Results.

Bay West stands at the forefront of the environmental consulting and remediation sector. Our dedication to safety, innovation, and our skilled team has driven us for over fifty years, delivering top‑tier environmental consulting, industrial, and emergency response services. At Bay West, you'll be driven to innovate and make a real impact on environmental issues, all while advancing your career in a dynamic and supportive environment.

We’re seeking a motivated Geologist I to jump into hands‑on environmental projects and make an immediate impact. You’ll gain real‑world experience in field sampling, site investigations, and remediation work while helping ensure projects are executed safely and efficiently. This role offers exciting travel opportunities, skill‑building in the field, and a strong foundation to grow your career in environmental consulting within a supportive, fast‑paced team!

• 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
  - Geologist only
  • 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%.

• BS - Geology, Earth Sciences, or Related (must meet education requirements to obtain professional geologist licensure)
• 0 to 3 years of experience in Geology/Geologist 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

• Ability to function in work environments that sometimes include high heat; high humidity; extreme cold; roadway traffic hazards; on water (boat operations) and…