We are seeking a Junior Geologist to be responsible, under the supervision of a Sr. Geologist, for managing projects from start up to completion, to include field instruction, safety training and review. In addition you will be expected to develop good client / regulatory relations. At all times you will conduct yourself professionally and project Miller Environmental positively to employees and clients.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Perform field sampling / surveying
- Conduct Phase I / II Environmental Assessments
- Inspect, Maintain and Service Remediation systems
- Client relations
- Solicit new business
- Work with crew to achieve 100% utilization of staff and equipment
- Complete documentation of all field activities, with follow up reporting
Qualification/Requirements:
- Knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) as well as CAD
- Superior communication skills
- Excellent project & time management capabilities
- A creative leader who is also goal-driven and detail-oriented
- Valid Unrestricted Driver’s License
- Exemplify consistent professionalism, good humor and ethical behavior
- Strong problem solving, analytical and employee relations skills
- Ability to travel as needed
- Ability to write reports, logs and file permits
- Must pass DOT and Hazmat physical, drug and alcohol screening, and detailed background check
Education/Training/Experience:
- Bachelor’s Degree in a Physical Science Required
- Knowledge of Surveying a plus
- Knowledge of Geoprobe Operations a plus
Physical Demands:
- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk up and down slopes or uneven terrain, stand, lift, talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit; use hands and fingers to feel, handle, or operate objects, tools, or controls; bend with legs and reach with hands and arms.
- The employee must lift and carry equipment weighing up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- The work is primarily performed in the field, outdoors in the heat or cold for up to 8-12 hours per day. The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud.
- To reduce exposure to harmful materials, workers often wear coveralls, gloves, shoe covers, safety glasses, or goggles. Some must wear fully enclosed protective suits for several hours at a time; these suits may be hot and uncomfortable and may cause the workers who wear them to experience claustrophobia (fear of enclosed spaces). In extremely toxic cleanups, hazmat workers are required to wear respirators or personal air monitors.
- The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.
