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Montgomery & Associates · 6 hours ago

Staff Hydrogeologist (Field Focused)

Reno, NV

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry, Mid, Senior Level, Lead/Staff

0+ years exp

Montgomery & Associates is seeking full-time Hydrogeologists for their Reno, Nevada office. The role involves a mix of fieldwork and office work focused on water well drilling, lithologic logging, and testing, requiring strong time management and communication skills.

Consulting

Responsibilities

Observe and document drilling operations, prepare and describe drill cuttings samples in both basin-fill and hard rock geologic settings, characterize hydrogeologic conditions and contacts, review and interpret borehole geophysical logs

Oversee and document monitor well and production well installation and development, including inspection of materials, verification of compliance with technical specifications, and direction of drilling contractor

Observe and document well development, rehabilitation, and pump installation procedures

Measure water levels and download dataloggers

Conduct pumping, slug, infiltration, and other types of field tests with instruction

Collect and document water and soil samples and measure water quality parameters

Follow health and safety protocols and regulations, including applicable government, M&A, and client-specific policies and procedures

Maintain field equipment and vehicles

Maintain detailed field notes and communicate daily activities to project managers and clients

Develop scopes of work, sampling and analysis plans, drilling program technical specifications, and health and safety plans

Describe drill cuttings and prepare lithologic logs

Prepare water and soil sample documentation and submit samples to laboratories

Use spreadsheets and graphing software to create data tables and plots to analyze field data

Process and analyze pumping test data to determine hydraulic parameters and recommend sustainable pumping rates

Prepare data summaries, presentations, and technical reports/memos

Participate in client meetings/teleconferences to present program results and recommendations

Qualification

HydrogeologyWater well drillingWell constructionField testingData analysisMicrosoft OfficeCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsProblem-solving skills

Required

0-5 years of experience overseeing water well drilling, construction, development, and testing; experience with different drilling methods and their application

Experience with well design fundamentals including well construction materials and applications, sizing of filter pack material and/or formation stabilizer, types of well screen and applications, and Nevada well construction standards

Undergraduate degree in hydrology, geology, engineering, environmental sciences, or related field

Able and willing to travel to out-of-town and potentially out-of-state field locations with night and/or long shifts (up to 14 hours per day); field tours are anticipated to range from several days to 2 weeks

Aptitude for working safely in remote outdoor locations around heavy machinery, identifying potential hazards, coordinating with Health and Safety personnel on a worksite

Ability to lift 50 pounds and perform the following actions: standing for long periods of time, stooping/kneeling/crouching, and walking/hiking on uneven terrain

Strong organizational, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills

Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, positive and enthusiastic attitude

Possession of a valid driver's license with clean driving record

Ability to pass background check and drug test if requested

Ability to legally reside and work in the United States and provide associated documentation