Graduate Geology Field Technician
GHD

Job Description

There's no pledge more important than the one we make to look after our environment, and we're committed to helping you do exactly that.

Join us as we strive to ensure a sustainable future for our communities and the world we live in.

Become part of our global network of skilled engineers, scientists, auditors, planners and environmental specialists, all working together to leave this world better than we found it.

Who are we looking for?

GHD is seeking a Graduate Field Geologist to work with our Contaminated Assessment Remediation (CAR) group based out of our Cincinnati, Ohio office.

Bring your curiosity and passion to the technical challenges we solve at GHD. Then see how everyone gets behind you.

With commitment, there's no idea too big, no dream too far. We strive to create opportunity for all. Giving you leading training and development programmes to accelerate your growth.

Come and see where your career can take you and the impact your commitment can make.

Let's solve the big problems together.

This position offers a variety of work and will involve:

• Performing a wide variety of field duties for environmental projects including drilling oversight, monitoring well installation, soil/groundwater/air sampling, water level monitoring, and contractor oversight.
• Conducting environmental sampling and monitoring for various media and constituents of concern by following established procedures.
• Performing inspections, maintenance, and operations and maintenance of remediation/mitigation systems.
• Opportunity to be part of a project team supporting environmental emergencies/emergency responses (ER) that includes air monitoring, contractor oversight, and reporting tasks.
• Assisting project team with field task coordination, project proposals, work plan development, and project specifications including cost estimates and budgets - data compilation, reduction, interpretation, evaluation/comparison to environmental regulatory standards.
• Assisting with equipment management, calibration, and record keeping in accordance with GHD's ISO program.

What you will develop as part of the GHD Team:

• Sound understanding of soil, groundwater, and vapor investigation procedures and remediation/mitigation strategies.
• Communication and time-management skills necessary to be a valuable asset to project teams assembled to successfully delivery assigned tasks.
• Client engagement approach and stewardship.
• Knowledge and understanding of GHD's safety program.
• Complex problem solving as it relates to environmental investigation, remediation and economic decision making.
• Balancing the triangle of scope, schedule, and budget to produce the best results possible for our clients while prioritizing safety.
• Diverse professional networks spanning the globe and multitudes of disciplines.
• Knowledge of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and other innovative technologies used for data collection and data analytics to support the preparation of reports and documents.
• Establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with co-workers and clients - effective collaborators welcome.

What you will bring to the team:

• Bachelor's degree in Geology, Hydrogeology, Soil Science, or similar
• 0-3 years of previous environmental sampling experience
• Must have a valid driver's license and clean driving record
• Physically capable of working in non-ideal conditions, such as hot/cold temperatures, wet weather, outside, and around loud equipment and traversing rough terrains and ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
• Commitment to working in the office (when not in the field) on average 3+ days per week.
• Ability to work extended hours on a regular basis
• Ability to perform field work safely, effectively, and without posing a threat to themselves or others (i.e., fit for duty)
• Detail oriented with the ability to balance a diverse and changing workload
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Positive attitude, very strong interpersonal skills
• Excellent organizational skills with ability to multi-task
• Self-motivated and willingness to work in a team in a fast-paced environment
• Interest in continuing professional development
• Must reside near our Cincinnati, Ohio office or be willing to relocate to Cincinnati
• Willingness to travel, including overnights, to project sites in the Midwest
• Field work 75+% and travel up to 50% of the time is expected
• OSHA 40 Hour HAZWOPER certification is a plus

As a multicultural organization, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status or veteran status.

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About Us

Take on some of the world's toughest challenges - with GHD supporting you every step of the way.
We'll give you control over your career, empower you to find innovative solutions and help you create a lasting impact.

See where your commitment could take you with GHD.

Our Pledge to You
At GHD, we don't just believe in the power of commitment, we live and breathe it every day.

That's why we pledge to empower our people to make a positive impact. Combining our deep technical expertise with the capabilities of our clients and partners, we respond to some of the most complex challenges facing our planet today.

See where your commitment could take you.
That's the #PowerOfCommitment

Who we are
GHD is a global professional services company that leads through engineering, architecture, and construction expertise. We are an employee-owned company with over 11,000 diverse and skilled individuals, across more than 200 offices spanning five continents.
The Power of Commitment is our brand promise. It's what makes us different. We are bound to our stated vision and determination to address humanity's most urgent needs: to make water, energy and urbanisation sustainable for generations to come.

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