Data Scientist jobs in Hialeah, FL

Job Description:

This is an intermediate level position. This position will involve primarily time in the field at project sites with some office time. Employee will be responsible for implementing fieldwork for site assessments, implementing air monitoring programs, providing 24/7 emergency response assistance to our clients, soil boring and monitoring well installation oversight, collection of soil and groundwater samples, field screening of soils using an organic vapor analyzer, documenting GPS points of sample locations using a GPS unit, using air monitoring equipment, and using other specialized field equipment, as needed. Office work will include coordinating fieldwork and scheduling subcontractors, reviewing data from the laboratory, preparing tables using Excel and writing reports. Employee must have excellent attention to detail, good communication, and writing skills. Employee will receive close supervision on new aspects of assignments. Progression will require an employee to demonstrate skills and knowledge of the position they currently hold. Employee remains at each position for at least 24 months.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Knowledge and ability to carry out a sequence of related science/engineering tasks.
• Exercise limited judgment on details of work.
• Make preliminary selections and adaptations of science/engineering alternatives.
• Possess excellent writing and technical writing.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Critical thinking skills.
• Excellent communication skills.

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions:

• Follow the dictates and recommendations of the Safety Department.
• Use prescribed methods to perform specific and limited portions of a broader assignment of an experienced engineer or scientist;
• Recognize discrepancies in technical data;
• Assist with performing Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments;
• Assist with writing Source Removal Plans, Site Assessment Reports, Remedial Action Plans, Monitoring Only Plan Reports, Post Active Remedial Monitoring Reports, Tank Closure Assessment Reports, and other technical documents as required;
• Oversee and participate in environmental construction projects in the field;
• Adhere to group guidelines for quality assurance;
• Prepare supporting data tables in Excel; Prepare supporting figures in CAD/GIS; Assist with procuring environmental and construction permits;
• Provide technical assistance to the Construction Division to assist with engineering and/or environmental issues that may impact project schedules, and budgets;
• Assist with obtaining vendor/subcontractor quotes
• Provide a variety of sampling including soil, groundwater, and surface water in accordance with the FDEP SOPs
• Operate field equipment such as GPS unit, pumps, meters, etc. as needed for sample collection
• Oversee subcontractors in the field including drillers, surveyors, waste removal, etc.
• Work as part of a team or individually;
• Maintain field equipment including coordinating required calibrations, repairs, and adequate field supplies;
• Be familiar with CEI Corporate HASP or project-specific HASP, as required.

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

• Knowledge and ability to carry out a sequence of related science/engineering tasks
• Exercise limited judgment on details of work
• Make preliminary selections and adaptations of science/engineering alternatives
• Possess excellent writing and technical writing
• Excellent attention to detail
• Critical thinking skills
• Excellent communication skills

Work Environment

• Work is performed an estimated 25% in the office, and 75% in outdoor settings, in all weather conditions, including temperature extremes, potentially during day and night shifts, as well as potential weekends/24/7 emergency response.
• Work may be performed in emergency and stressful situations.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet in office settings and moderate in field situations

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.