Environmental Scientist - Entry Level

Handex Consulting & Remediation•Jackson Township, NJ

6d•$50,000•Onsite

About The Position

Are you ready to begin your envionmental career and make a difference? Do you want to be part of a great team and a stable and growing company? Well, Handex is currently seeking recent college graduates that are excited and highly motivated to train as Staff Scientists in Environmental Remediation and Contamination Assessment Services (soil/groundwater sampling and oversight work). This position will report to our Jackson NJ location. Handex Consulting & Remediation, LLC (Handex) is a full-service environmental company focused on providing professional environmental consulting, remediation, construction, emergency response, and sludge dewatering services in the United States. Founded in 1968, we have over 58 years of experience and have no intentions of slowing down! What will be my responsibilities and objectives? · Learn how to to perform sampling and monitoring, which can include the following: Groundwater sampling, soil sampling, vapor intrusion air sampling, well installation, soil borings, potable well surveys, aquifer testing, and pilot testing. · Develop skills using mechanical equipment, pumps and tools. · Become familar with NJDEP regulations, SOP’s, guidelines ao as to ensure all Handex activities are in compliance. · Learn how to assist with permitting. · Maintain an open line of communications with internal staff and clients as needed. Base Salary: $50,000.00 along with OT. Benefits of joining Handex: · Competitive compensation. · Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and 401(k). · Holiday and time off policy. · Be part of a stable and growing company. · Be a valued and respected member of the team! Handex Consulting & Remediation, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. To learn more about Handex, please refer to: www.hcr-llc.com

Requirements

BS degree in environmental science, geology or hydrogeology required.
Internsihip and/or exposure to contamination assessment and remediation services: sampling, drilling, field assessment, remedial design, systems operations, and maintenance ofequipment and wells and pumps.
Comfortable being outside in various weather conditions and working on environmental activities (soil/water/vapor).
Experienced and willing to learn how to use mechanical equipment, pumps and tools.
Proficient technical writing and documentation skills a must.
Highly proficient IT skills with a variety of software tools including Microsoft Office Suite applications (Excel, Word, etc.). AutoCad knowledge a plus.
A team player who is organized, detail oriented, self-motivated, willing to learn and take direction that has a can do attitude.
Excellent interpersonal and communication (verbal and written) skills, (comfortable in-person, via phone and/or via electronic communications) a must.
Ability to travel daily to New Jersey client locations as well as our home base in Jackson, NJ.
Valid driver’s license in good standing a must.
Ability to pass background checks: criminal/physical/drug/alcohol/DMV required.

Nice To Haves

OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER certification and TWIC card a plus but not required
AutoCad knowledge a plus.

Responsibilities

Learn how to to perform sampling and monitoring, which can include the following: Groundwater sampling, soil sampling, vapor intrusion air sampling, well installation, soil borings, potable well surveys, aquifer testing, and pilot testing.
Develop skills using mechanical equipment, pumps and tools.
Become familar with NJDEP regulations, SOP’s, guidelines ao as to ensure all Handex activities are in compliance.
Learn how to assist with permitting.
Maintain an open line of communications with internal staff and clients as needed.