Assistant Project Geologist

About the Role

Independently plan and perform environmental field work involving collection of environmental data from site investigations and oversight of construction activities during site remediation. Develop, implement, and maintain procedures and programs to minimize environmental risks and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements by performing the following duties.

• Oversee and ensure field work is being done safely, meeting quality requirements, and best management practices are being implemented properly.
• Prepare daily reports to summarize field oversight activities.
• Communicate clearly, responsively, and effectively to the client as well as ERRG’s project management and staff.

Additional responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Assist in preparing concise, well-written reports, proposals, and documents.
• Work with a program or project manager to manage scope, schedule, and budget.
• Independently plan, prepare, and perform fieldwork assignments.
• Implement field assignments in accordance with health and safety and quality control requirements.
• Prepare scopes of work and oversee subcontractors.
• Obtain quotes from vendors and subcontractors.
• Evaluate and determine the potential impact of federal, state and local regulations related to projects.
• Take ownership of assignments, communicate status, and see them through completion. Have a keen attention to detail and high expectations for quality.
• Able to forecast personal schedule/utilization and notify supervisor of availability.
• Adhere to project-specific and corporate-wide safety policies.
• Execute field activities, and record and maintain adequate documentation for closure.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) from a 4-year college or university with a degree in engineering, geology, or science related field.
• 2 years of related work experience.
• Proficient in MS Word Office Suite Products.
• 40-hour HAZWOPER training and/or 8-hour HAZWOPER Refresher completed prior to starting work.
• May be required to travel up to 25 to 50% of the time to project sites.

California Salary Range

$70,000 - $85,000 USD

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug screening.

ERRG is committed to providing a safe work environment and to fostering the health and well-being of its employees. ERRG maintains a drug free workplace and complies with the Drug-Free Workplace Act.

ERRG is proud to be an affirmative action / equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, creed, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected under local, state, or federal laws.