Environmental Scientist

Environmental Scientist

Sovereign Consulting Inc., a rapidly growing environmental consulting and remediation firm headquartered in Robbinsville, NJ, is seeking Environmental Technicians (0-3 years experience) for its Oxford, CT location.

Environmental Technicians handle fieldwork activities, which require outdoor work, in all weather conditions.

Responsibilities:

• Perform groundwater-sampling duties at various Sovereign project locations.
• Perform soil sampling activities during well installation tasks or soil excavation activities
• Knowledge of system operation and maintenance
• Potable well sampling
• Complete well development activities.
• Record field notes for each specific task performed.
• Maintain equipment calibration logs.
• Perform general labor and maintenance activities.
• Handle other related duties assigned; and
• Adhere to Sovereign Consulting Inc. Health & Safety Standards in all field-related activities

Requirements:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 1-2 years of related fieldwork experience. Previous experience performing fieldwork in the environmental consulting industry is a plus.
• Comprehensive working knowledge of the CTDEEP field sampling guidance and protocols including low-flow sampling methods is preferred.
• OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER certification required, will train the right candidate.
• Must have a good driving record and be able to drive a company vehicle.

Employment at Sovereign is contingent upon the results of a Drug & Alcohol screening test and a pre-placement medical evaluation that determines candidate’s ability to capably and safely perform the proposed job duties. A background check will also be required. Candidates must present documentation that confirms identity and eligibility for employment in the United States.

Salary will be commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications.   This full-time position offers an excellent benefits package including: group healthcare program, vision and dental coverage plan, life and AD&D insurance plans, short & long-term disability programs, other supplemental insurance programs, 401(k) retirement plan, tuition reimbursement program, paid holidays and paid vacation.  A relocation package will not be offered for this position.

Sovereign Consulting Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer