Job Description
Your Opportunity
You will perform environmental assessment and remediation tasks to support environmental investigation and remediation projects at sites with contamination by petroleum fuels and metals. You have the opportunity to join a dynamic team working on large, technically engaging, and impactful projects located at active and inactive petroleum refining and storage facilities and other industrial facilities.
Your Key Responsibilities
Perform and document environmental field work primarily at commercial/industrial facilities. Duties for this position will be associated primarily with current/former refineries and petroleum processing/storage facilities.
Conduct field work that includes, but is not limited to collecting samples of soil, sediment, water, and air; overseeing drilling of soil borings and installation of monitoring wells; performing hydraulic conductivity tests; excavation monitoring; use of instrumentation; overseeing subcontractors; and coordinating complex field tasks with multiple staff and subcontractors.
Prepare site maps, soil boring logs, well construction diagrams, geologic cross sections, potentiometric surface maps and possibly groundwater flow models.
Analyze field data and assist in preparation of technical reports.
Complete applicable company and client-required health & safety training (including OSHA-required training) and follow health & safety policies and procedures.
Follow established standards, policies, procedures, and guidelines to complete assignments.
This position is within a larger environmental services team and will likely require providing support to multiple Stantec offices.
Travel may be required. Work hours may be irregular and include overnight and weekend work shifts occasionally.
Qualifications
Your Capabilities and Credentials
Be willing to learn new skills for conducting field work, to work independently outdoors for long hours in potentially inclement weather conditions and be flexible in undertaking work assignments.
Have excellent verbal communication and technical writing skills.
Be conscientious, detail-oriented, and disciplined.
Build and maintain productive professional and personal networking relationships within your technical team.
Manage multiple project responsibilities simultaneously and track priorities.
Be proud to take ownership of work, exhibit a problem-solving mindset, and approach tasks with curiosity.
Be proficient in commonly used software (e.g. Word, Excel, etc.).
Pre-employment physical is required.
Good driving record and valid driver's license are required.
Education and Experience
Bachelor of Science degree in Geology, Environmental Science, or related field required.
0 to 3 years of experience conducting environmental assessment and remediation work.
40-hour HAZWOPER (OSHA Hazardous Worker) certification and current 8-hour refresher certification are desired, but not required.
Other Considerations
Transportation Worker Identify Credential (TWIC Card) is required for access to jobsites and candidates must meet Federal TSA background check criteria and be able to obtain a TWIC Card.
The position will involve field work (outdoors) and the work will include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.
Workdays may be 12+ hours long and work hours may be irregular and include overnight shifts and weekends.
Field work may require use of a respirator and protective clothing depending on job-site conditions.
Ability to lift and move items and equipment throughout the workday weighing up to 50 lbs.
Ability to stand for long periods of time and traverse uneven surfaces in rough terrain.
Ability to bend, twist, stoop, and kneel throughout the workday.
Ability to climb up and down a ladder.
Typical office environment tasks will also be part of the work, including working with computers and working at a desk for long periods of time.
This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or changed at any time with or without notice.
About Stantec
Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible. #StayInquisitive
Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields with dedication, a creative spirit, and a vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties worldwide and are devoted to fostering a community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. Here, you can apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental professionals on work that’s vital to our clients and the communities they serve.
Join a team that’s naturally committed to the environment.
Pay Transparency:
In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.
Benefits Summary:
Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).
Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.
The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements
Job Tags
Full time, Temporary work, Part time, For subcontractor, Casual work, Work at office, Local area, Worldwide, Flexible hours, Night shift