Environmental Field Technologist/Scientist/Engineer
Parsons
- Langley City, BC
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Soil sampling during drilling, test pitting and excavation activities.
- Monitoring and groundwater sampling utilizing a wide variety of equipment.
- Soil vapour sampling.
- Supervision of multiple contractors including, but not limited to, drillers, traffic control contractors and excavator operators.
- Operation of various types of equipment (e.g. GPS, data loggers, survey level, combustible gas meters, etc.).
- Completion of field documentation such as job safety analysis (JSA) forms, project field reports, field notes, monitoring and chain-of-custody forms in electronic or paper format.
- Work with project coordinators/managers, using interpersonal and organizational skills to ensure projects are completed in accordance with an established scope of work, and on time and budget.
- Over time, the field supervisor would also mentor and provide technical support to more junior field staff, as required.
- Travel for work out-of-town, predominantly within BC, which on occasion can extend to 2 weeks in length at a time and can include weekends and evenings.
- Perform other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.
- Degree or Diploma in earth sciences, civil, environmental, chemical, geological engineering or similar programs. Candidates with degrees in similar science programs will be considered.
- A valid Class 5 driver’s license.
- Experience working on similar facilities or in a construction environment will be considered an asset.
- Ability to work independently and as a team.
- Should be able-bodied as the work requires some physical exertion such as long periods of standing; walking over rough, uneven, or rocky surfaces; lifting; recurring bending or similar activities.
- Work in adverse weather conditions (i.e. hot, cold, rain and snow).
- Strong commitment to the safe execution of work.
- Excellent written and oral communications skills.
- Maturity in interaction and ability to operate self-sufficiently in the field.
- Ability to lead and direct contractors effectively.