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Weston Solutions, Inc. · 3 days ago

Project Geoscientist

Weston Solutions, Inc. is a premier provider of environmental and infrastructure services, committed to making a difference in the environment. The Project Geoscientist is responsible for leading and executing project tasks while ensuring adherence to scope, budget, and schedules, ultimately contributing to sustainable environmental solutions.

Environmental ConsultingWaste ManagementWater Purification

Responsibilities

Analyze, prepare, and present meaningful and precisely written scientific reports of field and laboratory results appropriate to the defined areas of investigation and based on collected data
Participate in peer review of work scopes, project implementation plans, operating procedures, training, schedules, budgets, technical calculations and interpretations, and deliverables
Ensure compliance with technical specifications and standard operating procedures defined in the project scope of work
Lead and be responsible for complex field and office assignments, including field investigations and sampling programs
Ability to perform geology-related tasks in the field including monitoring well installation, soil sampling, soil and rock descriptions, and groundwater sampling
Work independently with periodic guidance
Determine basic methods and procedures on core tasks and ability to determine methods and procedures on new assignments within core competencies
Cooperate with the implementation of all project quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) audits and review and assist in implementing corrective actions as appropriate
Clearly document project activities and is involved in assigning tasks in accordance with project plans
Maintain frequent communication with the team members, PM, and client as required, to ensure effective understanding of project deliverables, concerns, and progress
Maintain auditable and orderly files, notebooks, and correspondence on all project aspects
Monitor staff performance and provide input to Organizational Managers for staff promotions, transfers, and performance appraisals
Provide guidance and coaching to junior members, as needed
Identify new technologies and techniques and evaluate their applicability and potential benefits for the company
Coordinate field operations and data collection, with respect to schedule and field budget
Serve as a technical lead in their area of specialty, solving technical problems with appropriate assistance from senior staff
Work with team on problems of diverse scopes and complexity which require sound judgment when selecting methods, analyzing data, and determining methods for reaching solutions
Ability to lead moderate to complex scopes of work and field tasks
Support projects from beginning to end, readily taking on tasks, as necessary, to ensure client satisfaction
Lead project Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Program compliance for medium- to high-risk projects. Ability to provide technical input regarding safety. Promote, understand, and carry out the principles of safety on project tasks
Will directly engage EHS department to obtain support and direction as required or when EHS Planning Documents are not in alignment with scope of work (SOW). Manage field staff regarding project /site specific EHS requirements and ensure alignment with EHS Program

Qualification

Geoscience expertiseField investigationsData ManagementScientific methodSub-slab samplingPersonnel supervisionPeople skillsDecision makingFlexibility

Required

BS or BA in natural sciences plus 5 years' experience
Data Management
Training in and use of the scientific method
Various exposures to technical and scientific procedures
Sub-slab and indoor air sampling
Some personnel supervision
Ability to direct/manage subcontractors in the field
Decision making
People skills for client contact and personnel management
Great ability to be flexible and adaptable

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K with base and matching employer stock contributions.
Paid time off includes personal, holiday and parental.
Life and disability plans.
Critical illness and accident plans.
Work/Life flexibility.
Professional development opportunities.

Company

Weston Solutions, Inc.

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Weston is a national environmental and infrastructure services firm committed to safety and client value driven to be our clients’ most effective and efficient service provider for both straightforward and complex projects.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Lawrence Bove
President and Chief Executive Officer
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Steve Kuhr, CPA
Chief Financial Officer
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