Field Environmental Scientist - ( 240004J6 )

Description

Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields and guide our work with rigor, a creative spirit, and vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties around the globe and are committed to fostering an inclusive community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. We’re a place to apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental talents on work that’s critical to our clients and the communities they support. Join a team that has the environment down to a science.

Your Opportunity

Stantec is looking for an Environmental Technician to join our Real Estate and Remediation team. This position will primarily work in the field on environmental construction related projects to complete pre-demolition building inspections for asbestos and hazardous materials and other environmental field work related to soil, soil vapor, and groundwater assessments and remediation. Other responsibilities will include compliance with the Stantec health and safety program, managing data and writing environmental reports.

We offer competitive pay, full-benefits, and see our employees as our greatest strength. In this role you can grow alongside the best in the industry to enrich your career path by making a positive impact.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, coordinate, and complete field services.

• Conduct assessments for hazardous materials including (but not limited to) asbestos, mold, lead, PCBs and mercury.

• Obtain and maintain applicable asbestos, lead and other necessary training certificates.

• Collect samples for accurate logging on chain of custody documents and submission to independent laboratories for analysis.

• Perform and document field data collection activities (including oversight of subcontractors);

• Oversee site construction / corrective action activities.

• Perform ambient and personal air sampling.

• Conduct indoor and outdoor air quality assessments.

• Perform on-site microscopy analysis of air samples

• Support and conduct site assessments (Phase I ESA, Phase II ESA).

• Perform surface water, groundwater, soil, and soil vapor sampling.

• Assist with the operation and calibration of testing equipment.

• Assist in completion of technical reports.

• Actively participate in maintaining Stantec's safety culture

• Travel within Canada and the U.S. may be required.

• Travel to complete projects locally, regionally, and nationally, when necessary.

• Work extended hours and schedules to fit project demands when necessary.

• Preparation of health & safety plans, work plans, reports, and other technical documents.

• Review, communicate, and manage the project health and safety plan so that project personnel, client and subcontractors are aware of risks and hazards, and incidents are prevented.

• Coordination and oversight of subcontractors, including health and safety management.

• Control project tasks cost, schedule, and quality of work.

Qualifications

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• 1-5 years of experience

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including exceptional MS Office skills.

• Strong note-taking skills and attention to detail.

• Basic understanding of technical writing skills.

• Experienced at working well in a team atmosphere and independently as required.

• Working understanding of policies and procedures for HSSE, including client-specific training (as required).

• Working knowledge of field sampling techniques.

• Must have the willingness to learn new skills while conducting field work.

• Experience/knowledge of hazardous materials desirable.

• Conscientious, organized, and disciplined.

• Experience with microscopy (preferred, but not required).

• Builds and maintains productive professional and personal networking relationships within their technical team and Business Center.

• General construction and mechanical aptitude;

• Enjoy working outside year-round;

• Enjoy working at construction/demolition sites;

• Ability to climb ladders and lift 25 lbs;

• Growth mindset

• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.

• Strong analytical skills, and attention to detail with the ability to recognize discrepancies.

• Effective verbal and written communication skills, with both clients and project team members.

• Ability to manage multiple projects at once and meet strict project deadlines.

• Good driving record and valid driver’s license required.

• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug test.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Environmental Science, Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Biology, Chemistry, or related field.

• 40-Hr HAZWOPER training

• Accreditation/License for asbestos inspector in the State of Minnesota

Work Environment and Physical Demands

Position will be a mix of field and office work. Must be able to lift equipment items and operate tools such as hammer drills, hand augers, and other field equipment. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather. Extended hours and schedules may be necessary to fit project demands.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee. Other duties, obligations, and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other’s talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.

Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).

Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.

The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Primary Location : United States-Minnesota-Plymouth

Other Locations : United States-Minnesota-Woodbury

Organization : BC-2277 EnvSvcs-US Great Lakes MN

Employee Status : Regular

Job Level : Individual Contributor

Travel : Yes, 50 % of the Time

Schedule : Full-time

Job Posting : Dec 20, 2024, 12:30:29 PM

Req ID: 240004J6

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans