Environmental Scientist

About This Role

This role is for an Environmental Scientist to support contamination assessment, emergency response, remediation, and environmental support services. The position assists project managers with field activities and compliance, working with a team in the Fort Lauderdale region.

Responsibilities

• Perform sampling and/or monitoring at client sites and ports, including groundwater and soil sampling, well installations, air sampling, soil borings, potable well surveys, aquifer testing, and pilot testing
• Report to and take work direction from Project Managers
• Interface daily with internal and external staff and clients
• Assist with and prepare Health & Safety Plans, data tables, and report figures for report deliverables
• Work daily with pumps, mechanical equipment, and tools
• Support 24-hour Emergency Response activities for contracted FDOT State-owned roads as needed
• Maintain and keep abreast of FDOT/FDEP regulations, SOP
• Assist with necessary permitting associated with FDOT MOT and NPDES Discharging
• Professionally represent Handex at all times and maintain an open line of communication with clients and internal staff

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Geology, Environmental Science, Hydrogeology or Engineering or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 0-2 years of environmental experience working on groundwater and soil sampling, pumps and well installations, drilling, field assessments, emergency response, systems operations, and overall maintenance
• Must be comfortable being outside in various weather conditions and working on environmental activities (soil/water/vapor)
• Knowledge of Florida state, county, local regulations, rules, SOP
• Proficient technical skills in Microsoft Office Suite applications (Excel, Word, etc.)
• Highly organized, detail oriented, self-motivated, and a team player with a can do attitude
• Excellent customer service, interpersonal and communication (verbal and written) skills, dealing with both with Handex colleagues as well as customers and regulators

Nice to have:

• Applicable internships
• OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER certification and a TWIC Card

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and 401(k)
• Holiday and time off policy
• Opportunity to be part of a stable and growing company
• Opportunity to be a valued and respected member of the team

About the Company

Handex Consulting & Remediation, LLC 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, the company has over 50 years of experience.