Project Geologist I

Overview

Tanaq Environmental, LLC. (Tanaq) delivers environmental engineering, investigation, consulting, and remediation services to local, state, and federal agencies in the areas of hazardous & toxic waste restoration, environmental compliance, emerging contaminants, and military munitions site management. Tanaq is a subsidiary of the St. George Tanaq Corporation, an Alaskan Native Corporation (ANC) committed to serving Federal customers while also giving back to the Alaskan native community and shareholders.

Position Summary

Tanaq is seeking a Project Geologist I to support geologic and hydrogeologic investigations while conducting environmental restoration and emerging contaminants projects for US Government and commercial clients with oversight from registered or certified Project Geologist. Works with other geologists, engineers, and/or field technicians on field investigations that include well drilling and installation, environmental investigations, and remediation efforts at various project locations.

This a hybrid remote work role based in the U.S. that requires an estimated travel of 75% or more annually in the United States depending on project requirements.

Responsibilities

• Independently leads geologic and hydrogeologic investigations with minimal oversight from others.
• Directs team of staff geologists, engineers, and/or field technicians for field investigations that include well drilling and installation, environmental investigations, and remediation efforts at various project locations.
• Determines appropriate well-construction details based on lithologic findings.
• Oversee the operations of drilling subcontractors.
• Logging soil samples and drill cuttings and preparing soil boring logs and well construction records.
• Conducts aquifer testing, including slug tests and aquifer pumping tests. Evaluates aquifer testing data to determine aquifer and formation characteristics.
• Prepares subcontract specifications for drilling and subsurface investigation subcontractors.
• Supports competitive procurement of drilling and subsurface investigation subcontractors.
• Supports development of site remediation processes, including removal actions and in-situ treatment.
• Lead groundwater, soil, sediment, and surface water sampling for laboratory analysis.
• Prepares reports, including descriptions of geology, hydrogeology, extent of contamination, and fate and transport of site contaminants.
• Supports remediation planning, including preparation of planning and safety documents.
• Oversees site remediation field activities, including groundwater injections and removal actions.
• Review drilling subcontractor invoices and evaluate subcontractor performance in accordance with approved plans.

Required Experience and Skills

• Minimum 5 years of related experience is preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of overseeing and implementing safety programs for field work.
• Minimum of 1-2 years prior field experience working on environmental restoration projects and on-site leadership of field work.
• Prior experience working on federal government projects preferred.
• Experience with Hazardous, Toxic, and Radioactive Waste (HTRW), per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contamination, and other emerging contaminants, and environmental compliance preferred.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.
• Organizational skills and ability to plan and manage multiple tasks.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.
• Organizational skills and ability to plan and manage multiple tasks.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team to execute multiple assignments at various locations, providing a consistently high level of quality and accuracy.
• Professional demeanor with a positive, solution-seeking attitude, team player, and personal responsibility.
• Valid driver's license and a clean driving record.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.
• Must be able to obtain clearance to access military bases and other federal government installations to perform job duties.

Education and Training

• Bachelor’s Degree in Geology or Hydrogeology from an accredited institution.
• Professional Geologist (PG) or Registered Professional Geologist (RPG) certification or equivalent from at least one US State; National Association of State Boards of Geology (ASBOG) registration preferred.
• 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER training with the current annual 8-hour update is preferred; training may be provided for otherwise qualified applicants.
• OSHA 30 Hour Construction certification is preferred; training may be provided for otherwise qualified applicants.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able and willing to travel to visit job sites, attend client meetings, and/or attend professional or technical conferences, and the ability to travel, typically 75% or more annually, in the United States.
• Physically able, with or without accommodation, to work in outdoor environments with uneven terrain and variable outdoor conditions including heat, cold, dust, noise, chemicals, moisture, dryness, and vibration.
• This position requires the ability to perform physical activities associated with field work, including walking long distances, climbing ladders, and carrying equipment. Bending, kneeling, stooping, and reaching are essential functions of the job.
• Position requires frequent (more than 50% of workday) performance of repetitive bending & stooping, standing/walking, power gripping/squeezing (hand tools, levers, etc.), operation of vehicles, and lifting less than 25-50 pounds. Often (25-50% of workday) performing work with arms above shoulder level, and keyboard/mouse operations. Occasionally (10-25% of workday) performing repetitive fine hand movements and lifting 50-75 pounds. Rarely (less than 10% of workday), climbing stairs, using portable ladders, working in an environment of heavy, moving, dangerous equipment, and working in confined spaces.
• Position will require wearing associated personal protective equipment, including, but not limited to safety glasses/goggles, gloves, safety shoes/boots, hard hats/safety helmets, hearing protection, and respirator.
• Good near and far vision (corrected to 20/40) is necessary to accurately measure instruments, record data in field logs, and identify potential hazards in the field.
• Must be able to work in a hybrid remote work arrangement with prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and while working on a computer.

Who We Are

TEL provides Environmental Consulting and Remediation services under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA), Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), Underground Storage Tank (UST) and Military Munitions Response Program (MMRP) remediation services, studies and reporting. TEL supports major project operations in various states in the US. 

TEL is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and participates in E-Verify. All employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We welcome and encourage diversity in our workforce. Our policies provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local laws. For more information, visit Know Your Rights and Pay Transparency Statement. TEL complies with the Drug-free Workplace Act of 1988.

If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance completing any part of the application process, please email accommodation@tanaq.com to request a reasonable accommodation. This email is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

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