Environmental Scientist

Bristol Environmental Remediation Services, LLC is seeking a qualified Environmental Scientist in our San Antonio, TX location. Responsibilities include preparing planning documents and reports; preparing for field sampling activities; field logistics; performing investigations/assessments, site characterizations, and remediation work; documenting all field activities; assisting the Project Manager in obtaining subcontractors, and providing subcontractor oversight.

Our mission: We are committed to building lasting relationships that reflect our hard work, ingenuity and dedication to safety. Every employee has an impact on our success, which benefits the Native culture, land and people of the Bristol Bay region.

Our values: People, Communities, Reputation, Teamwork, Trust, Truth

Major Responsibilities

• Prepare Planning Documents and Reports for environmental projects including Preliminary Assessments / Site Inspections, Remedial Investigations / Feasibility Studies, site investigations, site characterizations, and remediation projects.
• Perform Field Sampling Activities - Identifying equipment needed for field activities; field screening and collecting environmental samples including soil, groundwater, air, sediment and surface water samples for field screening and laboratory analysis; site reconnaissance, slug testing, gauging and product removal; performing work in accordance with local and federal laws, and in a safe manner.
• Perform Field Logistics - Coordinate with subcontractors; perform utility locates, mobilize and demobilize to/from the work site (work includes travel and field activities throughout Alaska and the Lower 48), and sample shipping.
• Supervise Subcontractors - including drillers, geophysical surveyors, excavation service providers, laboratories, land surveyors, etc.; direct the installation and development of monitoring and remediation wells
• Document Field Activities - Record field data, analyze and interpret findings; compile and complete field notes; organize and file data (electronically).

Minimum Education/Experience

Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, Environmental Science, Geology, Biology or related field.

Required Knowledge or Skills

• Conduct multi-media sampling collection, knowledge and use of field instruments and familiarity with GPS.
• Commit to field schedules ranging from 1 day to 6 weeks in a variety of weather conditions throughout Alaska and the Lower 48.
• Ability to gather and analyze data, reason logically and creatively, draw conclusions and make appropriate recommendations.
• Excellent writing, organizational, and computer skills (Excel and Word).
• Ability to prioritize and organize, work well under stress, meet deadlines.
• Ability to be flexible and adapt to constant change.
• Strong interpersonal skills to assist and communicate with staff.
• Ability to perform tasks in a safe and responsible manner.
• Working knowledge of applicable environmental regulations.
• Experience with USACE UFP-QAPP requirements/procedures.
• Familiarity with incremental sampling.

Preferred Knowledge or Skills

• Current DoD security clearance
• HAZWOPER, DOT/IATA Hazmat certifications
• Field sampling experience with PFAS
• Professional certifications in field
• Environmental Information Management Systems

Physical Demands

• Medium physical workload.
• Employee must be able to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently and up to 10 pounds of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.
• Required to have close visual acuity to perform activities such as viewing a computer terminal and extensive reading.
• Specific physical requirements include, but are not limited to, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, walking, lifting, grasping, talking, hearing and performing repetitive motions.
• The worker is subject to both inside and outside environmental conditions. The worker is subject to a variety of physical conditions - proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, exposure to arctic working conditions or exposure to chemicals.
• The worker is subject to atmospheric conditions - fumes, odors, dusts, mist, gases or poor ventilation.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)