Field Geologist​/Team Lead

Field Geologist/Field Team Lead (FTL)/Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO)

Sustainment & Restoration Services (SRS) is a Small Business that provides engineering, science, construction, munitions, and specialized professional services solutions for customers nationwide. SRS has an immediate opening for Field Geologist/Field Team Lead (FTL)/Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) in our Santa Barbara or Ventura offices. Full-time position in the Santa Barbara or Ventura offices, working primarily in California.

Field Events Planning, Data Collection, Subcontractor Oversight

• Review and understanding of all relevant work plans and health & safety plans prior to initiating field work.
• Responsible for field work preparation including ensuring all necessary subcontracts are in place, all materials and equipment are in hand, and any training or reviews are completed before hand.
• Fulfillment of data quality objectives (DQOs) for all field collected data and samples; responsible for data quality during pre-field preparations, field work execution, sample management, and documentation.
• Supervision of drilling and well installations, including all documentation.
• Lithologic/soil descriptions per standard references.
• Soil, groundwater, sediment, surface water, air, and waste characterization sampling per established protocols and approved sampling and analysis plans.
• Complete all required field documentation either via tablet or legible handwritten field sheets; provide to project manager or archive as directed.
• Perform routine operation and maintenance tasks on remedial equipment up to level of experience and competency under direction of supervising engineer and assist in trouble-shooting and preventative maintenance.
• Self-perform or oversee remediation projects, which may include injection of emulsified vegetable oil, chemical oxidants, or other injectable materials.

Data Evaluations/Reports (under Senior Technical Supervision)

• Support development and refinement of conceptual site models per established project objectives and approved work plans.
• Research and develop accurate and relevant descriptions of site geology and hydrogeology, including geologic/hydrogeologic/geochemical/biological/etc. controls on contaminant fate and transport.
• Develop groundwater elevation contour maps, estimate gradients (horizontal, vertical), flow directions, including analytical and digital modeling.
• Evaluate potential receptors (surface water, extraction/production wells, human, ecological) to contaminated groundwater, soil vapor.
• Evaluate fate and transport of chemicals of concern.
• Produce data visualization products (work with CADD/GIS on products).

Project Support

• Provide project management support such as tracking schedules, preparing routine progress reports.
• Support project procurement activities including developing subcontractor scopes of work, researching subcontractors, pricing, tracking status of bids, and coordinating with contract manager.

Requirements

Qualification Requirements

• BS or MS in geological sciences; 3-5 years of collective experience
• Excellent computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, SharePoint.
• Good communication skills, verbal and written.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Willing to travel on projects throughout the United States; generally not more than 2 weeks at a time.
• Must be able to pass Federal Background Check in order to gain access to project sites
• Must be able to pass DMV check and maintain acceptable driving record

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Geologist (PG) license obtained or on track to obtain.

Benefits

• 16 Days of Paid Time Off
• 8 Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Medical, Dental and Eye Insurance
• Employee Referral Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Wellness Program
• Multiple Voluntary Medical Benefits

About Us

The Oneida ESC Group is a family of companies owned by the Oneida Nation of Wisconsin that delivers customer-focused engineering, science, and construction services worldwide.

Our family of companies includes:

• Oneida ESC Group (OESC)
• Oneida Professional Services (OPS)
• Oneida Total Integrated Enterprises (OTIE)
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