Associate Geoscientist 3

About the role

The Associate Geoscientist is technically responsible for providing accurate and pertinent scientific data according to approved methods, within established project schedules, procedures, and techniques, and for providing sound conclusions and recommendations based on field investigations and literature reviews.

Responsibilities

• Perform field assignments including field documentation and sampling tasks associated with assigned projects.
• Collect data as prescribed by the scope of work and present the data in a logical, coherent manner, including the preparation of written reports, tables, figures, and illustrations.
• Under supervision, make appropriate judgments regarding field investigation procedures including selection of sampling sites, use of sampling equipment, and knowledge of sampling techniques.
• Incorporate relevant standards and regulations into deliverables and produce draft deliverables for review.
• Lead basic field tasks (groundwater monitoring events, monitoring well installation, basic oversight tasks), with EHS concurrence.
• Work in a lead capacity for multiple tasks, including data checks, data tables, geologic maps, cross sections (with supervision), and deliverables.
• Complete assigned tasks on schedule and within the budget to the satisfaction of the project management team.
• Maintain auditable and orderly files, notebooks, and correspondence on all project aspects.
• Conduct all work in compliance with approved project specifications and standard operating procedures defined in the project work scope.
• Take personal responsibility for safety in own actions and actions of others.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Geoscience or related field with 4-6 years of experience.
• Demonstrated willingness and ability to learn and conduct assigned activities in a professional manner.
• Demonstrated technical competence in areas of specialization.
• Demonstrated ability to plan and organize.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with and to work with individuals and large groups of peers.
• Demonstrated dedication to fostering ethical conduct and professionalism.
• Demonstrated ability to work well as a team member.
• Ability to carry out multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Effective organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks with input from project team.
• Ability to function in outdoor location such as active construction or remediation sites.
• Ability to walk long distances on varied terrain, climb ladders, and work at elevation.
• Ability to lift up and carry to 40 pounds.
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to receive and deliver detailed information through written and oral communications.
• Ability to function at a high level in a fast-paced work environment.
• Available to travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of industry basics.
• Willingness and ability to follow instructions and apply guidance.
• Seeking mentorship opportunities with more senior geologists.

Skills

• Ability to carry out multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Effective organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks with input from project team.
• Ability to function in outdoor location such as active construction or remediation sites.
• Ability to walk long distances on varied terrain, climb ladders, and work at elevation.
• Ability to lift up and carry to 40 pounds.
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to receive and deliver detailed information through written and oral communications.
• Ability to function at a high level in a fast-paced work environment.

Benefits

We fully invest in our people: Weston provides a generous, comprehensive benefits package program that offers employees high value options with solid financial protection, meeting the personal needs of its people and their families. Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K with base and matching employer stock contributions. Paid time off including personal, holiday, and parental leave. Life and disability plans. Critical illness and accident plans. Work/Life flexibility. Professional development opportunities.

Pay

Salary Range: $61,162 - $80,608 - $99,949