Geologist jobs in Baton Rouge, LA

Environmental Scientist II – Geologist

ELOS Environmental, LLC (ELOS) maintains a competitive edge within the realm of environmental consulting by offering a diverse range of environmental services designed to satisfy our clients’ needs. We are proud of our record assisting clients with regulatory compliance issues. Members of our professional staff have extensive direct expertise navigating both federal and state agency regulations.

Position Description:

ELOS Environmental, LLC (ELOS) seeks a motivated environmental geologist to support field efforts and report preparation, specifically as it pertains to Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (ESA), Phase II Subsurface Investigations in accordance with Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality’s Risk Evaluation Corrective Action Program (RECAP) as well as, soil and groundwater data processing and modeling, basic file organization, etc. as required for successful project completion. The successful applicant will be required to collect and interpret the field data as well as prepare the appropriate report. field data regarding various environmental characteristics of project sites. The applicant will collect the information in an organized manner and report back to project management with updates. The applicant must be organized, have experience installing soil borings and monitoring wells, logging the wells, sampling the borings/wells and performing slug tests, etc. Applicant must be capable of performing physical labor outdoors in various weather conditions, have experience in preparing various types of resource reports, and will be required to travel locally.

Education:

· Bachelor’s degree or higher in Earth Sciences, Engineering, Geology or Geophysics.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities (may include, but are not limited to):

· Perform Phase I Environmental Site Investigations

Conduct Phase II Site Investigations in accordance with RECAP, assist/prepare RECAP Report.

· Apply standard field practices and techniques using basic field equipment to collect samples and other data.

· Gather and process basic data, scientific documents, and other information collected by others to be used in the preparation of scientific reports.

· Compile and organize project document files.

· Apply knowledge of geology/earth sciences to explain field observations.

· Perform technical tasks as required in support of organizational objectives.

· Communicate with regulatory personnel to transmit and receive important project correspondence.

· Exercise compliance with company and other policies and procedures

· Prepare basic data and scientific documents.

Required:

· LDEQ RECAP (Risk Evaluation/Corrective Action Program) experience

· 5 Years of Experience in Geology/Earth Sciences or related field (Phase I and II ESAs)

· Professional Geologist Registration

- Experience with Phase II investigations

· Ability to communicate effectively

· Ability to take detailed organized notes

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Compensation package:

• Bonus opportunities

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• What is your desired rate of pay?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• investigation: 2 years (Preferred)
• LDEQ RECAP: 1 year (Preferred)
• Environmental Science: 4 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Professional Geologist Registration (Required)

Work Location: In person