Geologist

Job Description

At APTIM, we come to work each day knowing that we are making an impact on the world. Our work spans from safeguarding and maintaining critical infrastructure to helping communities recover from natural disasters, from empowering our armed forces and first responders to reducing carbon and energy use, and from making cities more resilient against the threats of climate change to restoring contaminated ecological systems.

Job Overview :

APTIM is currently seeking a Geologist in California for our Solid Waste Services Group in the Concord CA area to support our exciting portfolio of projects.

This candidate will conduct field inspections, soil, leachate and groundwater sampling and testing, and construction quality assurance.

What you can expect from APTIM :

• Work that is worthy of your time and talent
• Respect and flexibility to live a full life at work and at home
• Dogged determination to deliver for our clients and communities
• A voice in making our company better
• Investment into your personal and professional development

Key Responsibilities / Accountabilities :

• Leading teams or projects
• Providing technical oversight and quality control
• Anticipating client needs and identifying solutions
• Utilizing skills and knowledge to solve complex problems
• Evaluating geologic and hydrogeologic conditions and providing analyses
• Leading and completing regulatory compliance reports, work plans, and special studies
• Preparing and managing, scopes, budgets and schedules
• Coordinating with contractors and clients
• Collaborating with other team members
• Attending client meetings
• Providing other duties as required.
• Past experience collecting environmental field data including groundwater, surface water, soil, and soil vapor samples
• Work may periodically involve oversight during the installation of monitoring wells and supervising other field tasks
• Coordination with the field team and laboratory to prepare sampling paperwork and bottle orders for sampling events
• Conduct field inspections, soil, leachate and groundwater sampling and testing, and construction quality assurance
• Physical work the ability to lift 50 pounds will be required
• Communication of technical concepts, evaluation results, plans, reports, etc. during work team meetings; ensures conformance to applicable technical standards as well as company policies and procedures
• Possess a "Safety First" work ethic

Basic Qualifications :

• BS / MS Geology
• Ability to work on multidisciplinary projects
• Excellent oral & written communication skills
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Self-starter and problem solver
• Excellent organizational skills
• Knowledge of federal and state environmental regulations
• Ability to wear proper PPE for work on hazardous waste sites

Preferred Qualifications :

• Previous experience working with the California State Water Resources Control Board a plus.
• Possession of 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER training with current 8-hour refresher certificate a plus.
• Knowledge of statistical evaluation methods (Sanitas software knowledge a plus)
• 5 to 6 years of Landfill / Solid Waste experience a plus
• Licensed State of California Professional Geologist a plus

Who we are and what we do :

APTIM is a global industry leader headquartered in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. With more than 4,000 employees worldwide, APTIM specializes in critical infrastructure, technical and data solutions, program management, environmental services, resilience, as well as sustainability and energy solutions.

Our dedicated people have the proven experience and expertise to provide integrated services and solutions to government agencies, commercial, industrial, and energy customers.

APTIM is committed to accelerating the transition toward a clean and efficient energy economy, building a sustainable future for our communities and the natural world, and creating an inclusive equitable environment that celebrates the diversity of our people.

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