Environmental Scientist I

Job Description

Job Description

Who We Are

Quality Work. Quality Results.

Bay West stands at the forefront of the environmental consulting and remediation sector. Our dedication to safety, innovation, and our skilled team has driven us for over fifty years, delivering top-tier environmental consulting, industrial, and emergency response services. At Bay West, you'll be driven to innovate and make a real impact on environmental issues, all while advancing your career in a dynamic and supportive environment.

This Opportunity

We are seeking an Environmental Scientist to join our team! You will help drive impactful, forward-thinking remediation solutions. You’ll work alongside experienced scientists, geologists, and engineers on dynamic projects focused on bioremediation while gaining hands-on experience in fieldwork, data analysis, and technical reporting. This is an exciting opportunity for someone early in their career who is eager to learn, contribute to meaningful environmental work, and grow within a collaborative and innovative environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Work as a team with other scientists, geologists, and engineers to develop remediation solutions, with a focus on bioremediation.
• Assist in implementing complicated remediation projects focusing on chemical and biological treatment methods.
• Assist in completing complex evaluations of field, chemical, and biological data.
• Assist in preparing technical correspondence, project proposals, technical reports, work plans, and project specifications
• Research developing and novel bioremediation-focused technical solutions to challenging environmental problems.
• Conduct field work as requested, to include out-of-town travel for up to two weeks at a time, multiple times a year
• Read/understand SOPs and obtain training on specific field tasks required
• Accurately and efficiently conduct environmental sampling (air, water, soil, sediment, biological) in accordance with the supplied work plan and SOPs with minimal oversight
• Assist in the correct installation of soil borings, monitoring wells, recovery wells (vapor phase and water) and treatment systems.
• Accurately and efficiently log soil cores/cuttings and prepare geologic boring logs and descriptions under supervisor of a Site Supervisor.
• Oversee the proper excavation of contaminated soil during remediation and construction projects under supervision of a Site Supervisor.
• Organize, digitize and file field notes in Document Locator in a timely manner
• Utilize and maintain field equipment in accordance with Bay West SOPs
• Help resolve problems as they arise in the field
• Manage schedule and relationships to maintain utilization goals and complete activities within promised time frames
• Demonstrate competency with most field activities, including various methods of drilling, soil, and groundwater sampling
• Assist in overseeing drilling and excavation crews, including conducting health and safety tailgate meetings and directing field crews
• Enter field and laboratory data
  • Requires Excel skills
  • Attention to detail is critical
  • Summarize field methods and results
• Ability to travel 25 - 30%.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• BS – Biology, Chemistry, Geology, Earth Sciences, or Related
• 0 to 3 years of experience in Environmental Scientist role
• Current 40-hour HAZWOPER certification or ability to obtain within 30 days
• Able to obtain site access to secure areas such as Federal or State sites
• Ability to employ common field practices involving drilling, groundwater sampling, and excavation oversight
• Ability to read and understand maps, schematic drawings, diagrams, and instruction manuals
• Proficiency using Word and Excel applications
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Experience with field equipment such as water quality monitoring instruments, photoionization detectors (PIDs), and global positioning systems (GPS) units

Physical Requirements

• Ability to function in work environments that sometimes include high heat; high humidity; extreme cold; roadway traffic hazards; on water (boat operations) and confined spaces.
• Must be comfortable wearing a full-face respirator for extended periods of time.
• Adequate vision and hearing to safely see teammates hand signals and hear warning communication in low light.
• Substantial repetitive movements of the wrists, hands and/or fingers (including reaching, grasping, twisting, pushing, and pulling).
• Walking on uneven surfaces & climbing stairs/ladders.
• Semi-frequent crouching, bending, stooping and twisting, occasionally in tight spaces.
• Sitting in a vehicle for up to three hours straight.
• Working while standing during a 12-hour workday.
• Frequently lifting up to 10 lbs. over an 8-hour period and occasionally up to 50 lbs. over a four-hour period.
• Occasionally lifting 3–6 diameter hoses that weigh approximately 20 pounds over the head onto hose racks.
• Managing a 55-gallon drum containing approximately 400 pounds of material onto a drum dolly, then moving the drum using the dolly.

Benefits

Bay West offers a comprehensive benefits package available to eligible employees, including but not limited to paid time off, health insurance options, ancillary benefits to support life at all stages, 401(k), employee assistance programs, and subsidies for professional development.

Bay West is an Equal Opportunity Employer.