Handex Consulting & Remediation, LLC (HCR) is a full service environmental firm that provides consulting; construction project support; remediation; system design and installation; operations, maintenance and monitoring; industrial hygiene; and sludge dewatering services.

Our success depends on hiring, mentoring and retaining highly-motivated people. With new technologies continuing to emerge, the environmental services industry remains a challenging and rewarding business. A career at HCR will enable you to utilize your skills to their fullest potential, while working with some of the best professionals in the industry. If you would like to be challenged, respected, and empowered to learn with unlimited opportunities for growth, let’s talk about HCR opportunities and your future.

CURRENT OPPORTUNITY:  Staff Scientist

Description

The Staff Scientist supports the work of the Project Teams by performing tasks including field sampling, data compilation, assisting with report preparation, and other related work that the Staff Scientist is trained to complete.  

Essential Job Duties

• Assist with and/or perform field activities that may include groundwater sampling, soil sampling, vapor intrusion air sampling, well installation, soil borings, potable well surveys, aquifer testing, and pilot testing.
• Prepare data tables and report figures.
• Provide assistance in report preparation and deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Apply and coordinate appropriate permits for remediation systems, assessment activities, and construction activities.
• Track remediation system performance.
• Prepare Health & Safety Plans.
• Prepare work orders and effectively coordinate field activities.
• Ensure quality, accuracy and completeness of project deliverables.
• Complete work in accordance with project deadlines and budgets.
• Maintain effective communication with Project Teams and Manager.
• Other duties as assigned.

Experience/Qualifications 

• 0-3 years related experience.
• OSHA 40 certification and TWIC card preferred, but not required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Detail oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently on assigned tasks and accept direction.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple projects and priorities on an ongoing basis.
• Excellent customer service skills.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Geology, Environmental Science, Hydrogeology or Engineering or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Skills

Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to communicate effectively verbally.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret a variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.

This role requires a certain amount of presence at various job sites. Sites may include, but are not limited to, oil refineries, active gas stations, abandoned warehouses, etc. The noise level in the environment is moderate but may be high when at job sites. Safety equipment will be provided as needed for each site, including respirators. This role may also be subjected to varying temperatures due to changes in outdoor weather.
 

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee frequently extends hands(s) or arm(s) in any direction, seizing, holding, grasping, turning or otherwise working with hand or hands and picking, pinching or otherwise working primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand or arm. The employee is frequently required to sit, and is also required to walk, stand, reach with arms and hands, and lift up to 50 pounds. There are no special vision requirements.

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