Staff Geologist (Remote, Up to 75% Travel)

At Niagara, we’re looking for Team Members who want to be part of achieving our mission to provide our customers the highest quality most affordable bottled water. Consider applying if you want to work in an entrepreneurial and dynamic environment with a chance to make an impact, develop lasting relationships with great people, and build a satisfying career.

About the role

This Staff Geologist ensures the delivery of high-quality spring water collected in compliance with FDA/IBWA requirements and maintains up-to-date and readily accessible information on Niagara-utilized spring sources. The role will manage the evaluation and qualification of new spring and water well sources for expansion plants and as back-up sources for existing facilities. This position reports to the Principal Geologist and involves up to 75% travel.

Responsibilities

• Technical Management and Monitoring of Niagara-Utilized Spring Sources
  • Be the primary point of contact for, and liaison to, spring source owners, fostering professional working relationships.
  • Maintain routine contact with all spring owners.
  • Conduct as-needed spring source audits to ensure compliance with Niagara operating requirements.
  • Monitor overall spring source water quality and any changes or trends over time.
  • Track spring source permits, expirations, and renewals.
  • Develop and maintain a database/documentation supporting spring SOI, hydrogeology, engineering, and permits.
  • Be a technical resource to spring owners as they upgrade or modify their facilities.
  • Track regulatory changes pertaining to spring sources.
  • Maintain awareness of land use activities and potential contaminant threats in the vicinity of the spring sources.
  • Be the Niagara representative at regulatory and local community meetings (when necessary).
  • Partner in spring improvement work under a cost-recovery agreement with the spring owner where appropriate and in conjunction with the Procurement team.
• Evaluate New Spring Water Sources for Expansion Projects and Ongoing Operations
  • Work with the Procurement and Expansion teams to identify spring sources in the vicinity of proposed expansion facilities.
  • Evaluate the technical merits and viability of prospect spring sources.
  • Assist with spring site development layout/design.
  • Prepare planning cost estimates for improvements that may be necessary to bring prospect springs online.
  • Provide technical support to Niagara's Contracts Team.
  • Seek/develop opportunities for Niagara-owned spring sources.
• Spring Source Information System
  • Work with staff to build database information on each spring source.
  • Maintain the water quality database and provide statistics and graphing trends for spring sources when needed.
• Technical Management of Niagara-Owned Groundwater Water Supply Wells
  • Water well siting, design, permitting, drilling, and installation; testing and maintenance.
  • Aquifer testing and water quality sampling.
  • Documentation and report preparation.
• Customer Support
  • Provide information to Niagara's Consumer Affairs Team to assist them in answering customer questions.
  • Meet with customers and make presentations as necessary to assure them of Niagara's spring source quality and integrity.

Requirements

• Minimum Qualifications
  • 6 years of experience in a field or similar manufacturing environment.
  • 4 years of experience managing people/projects (may include a combination of work experience and education).
  • Bachelor's Degree (BS) in Geological Science or related field.
  • Licensed Professional Geologist (National Association of State Boards of Geology).
  • Up to 75% travel (on average, 3 weeks out of the month).
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
  • Ability to walk and hike over uneven terrain for extended periods.
  • Ability to work outdoors in all seasons and varying weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, and wind.
• Preferred Qualifications
  • 10+ years of experience in a field or similar manufacturing environment.
  • 6+ years of experience managing people/projects (may include a combination of work experience and education).
  • Master's Degree (MS) in Geological Science or related field.
  • At least 6+ years of experience in the area of spring site evaluation, development, and permitting.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of federal and state-specific spring source and well regulations.
  • Demonstrated exceptional written and oral communication skills.

Pay

Salary: $107,514.38 - $153,208.01 / Yearly

Bonus Target: 10% Annual

Benefits

Our Total Rewards package is thoughtfully designed to support both you and your family:

• Paid Time Off for holidays, sick time, and vacation time.
• Paid parental and caregiver leaves.
• Medical, including virtual care options.
• Dental.
• Vision.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Health Savings Account with company match.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Expanded mental wellbeing benefits including free counseling sessions for all team members and household family members.
• Family Building Benefits including enhanced fertility benefits for IVF and fertility preservation plus adoption, surrogacy, and Doula reimbursements.
• Income protection including Life and AD&D, short and long-term disability, critical illness, and an accident plan.
• Special discount programs including pet plans, pre-paid legal services, identity theft, car rental, airport parking, etc.
• Tuition reimbursement, college savings plan, and scholarship opportunities.