Geologist

• Conduct and manage environmental investigations, soil and groundwater remediation, soil gas and indoor air evaluations for clients with complex technical and regulatory issues
• Meet with clients and regulatory agencies, including the US Environmental Protection Agency, the Department of Toxic and Substances Control, the Regional Water Quality Control Board, and local Environmental Health agencies
• Write and review remedial documents and reports, including feasibility studies, remedial/corrective action plans, remedial design documents, and remedial progress/completion reports
• Design and negotiate remedial solutions for contaminated soil and groundwater
• Direct production of digital maps and plans using GIS
• Maintain chemical, stratigraphic, and other data and produce representations including time-series graphs
• Conduct statistical evaluations of groundwater data, including trend, intra-well, and inter-well analyses
• Coordinate field work investigations, including scheduling and oversight of utility locating, excavation, and drilling firms
• Mentor and train junior staff in field procedures, data management, and GIS production
• Meet or exceed client scope, budget, and schedule expectations
• Evaluate sample results and develop tables and figures for technical reports
• Write and review proposals
• Mentor, train, and oversee scientific staff and ensure quality work product
• Ensure project work is completed safely while maintaining quality and integrity of work and data
• Actively develop own career growth

Project Geologist

• Assist Project Managers and Task Managers in planning and executing environmental site characterization, investigation, and remediation tasks
• Oversee drilling for soil sampling and groundwater well installation
• Conduct groundwater sampling
• Oversee subcontractors and remediation system operation and maintenance
• Conduct vapor intrusion and soil gas surveys
• Prepare subcontracts and oversee subcontractor work
• Write and prepare technical reports, work plans, letters, and memoranda
• Coordinate tasks and compile and interpret data
• Prepare cost estimates and health and safety plans
• Review regulatory files and write proposals
• Develop project strategies and manage schedules and budgets
• Conduct soil, groundwater, and vapor sampling
• Perform regional and U.S. travel for fieldwork
• Conduct fieldwork with a focus on health and safety

• Assist Project Managers and Task Managers in planning and executing environmental site characterization, investigation, and remediation tasks
• Oversee drilling for soil sampling and groundwater well installation
• Conduct groundwater sampling, subcontractor oversight, remediation system operation and maintenance, and vapor intrusion/soil gas surveys
• Plan and implement site investigations, field studies, remediation programs, and mine-related process evaluations
• Conduct and oversee environmental sampling, drilling and well installation, pilot testing, and treatment-system operation and maintenance
• Coordinate and manage laboratory testing programs using routine and specialized analytical methods
• Analyze and interpret technical data
• Prepare reports, cost estimates, health and safety plans, regulatory reviews, proposals, and other project deliverables
• Support bench-scale and pilot studies through technical calculations, process evaluations, P&IDs, and testing plans
• Manage project tasks, schedules, budgets, subcontractors, and client communications
• Collaborate with engineers, hydrologists, hydrogeologists, geologists, and other technical specialists
• Mentor and support junior staff through technical guidance, field training, and professional development
• Perform both office work and field work, with 25–40% of time expected in the field

Staff Geologist

• Assist Project Managers in planning and executing baseline surveys, permitting, data evaluations, regulatory compliance, environmental site characterization, investigation, and remediation tasks
• Plan, coordinate, and oversee fieldwork scopes, including drilling for soil sampling and groundwater well installation
• Perform groundwater sampling and oversee subcontractors
• Collaborate with engineers, hydrologists, geologists, project/program managers, technical experts, clients, and regulatory agencies
• Participate in permitting, site investigation, and remediation projects
• Prepare technical reports, work plans, letters, and memoranda
• Conduct project-related research on historical data and regulations
• Prepare periodic status/program reports
• Analyze and interpret field data
• Perform office tasks including task management, data analysis, report preparation, scope preparation, and client communications
• Conduct fieldwork with a focus on health and safety

At Niagara, we’re looking for Team Members who want to be part of achieving our mission to provide our customers the highest quality most affordable bottled water.

Consider applying here, if you want to:   

- Work in an entrepreneurial and dynamic environment with a chance to make an impact.   

- Develop lasting relationships with great people.   

- Have the opportunity to build a satisfying career.

We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages for our Team Members.

Geologist (Remote, Up to 75% travel)

This Geologist ensures the delivery of high-quality spring water collected in compliance with FDA/IBWA requirements and maintains up-to-date and readily accessible information on Niagara-utilized spring sources.  The role will manage the evaluation and qualification of new spring and water well sources for expansion plants and as back up sources for existing facilities.

This position reports to the Principal Geologist.

Detailed Description - The Geologist shall do, or supervise the Geologist I and II positions in doing, the following:
Technical Management and Monitoring of Niagara-Utilized Spring Sources.

- Be the primary point of contact for, and liaison to spring source owners fostering professional working relationships

- Maintain routine contact with all spring owners.

- Conduct as-needed, spring source audits to ensure compliance with Niagara operating requirements

- Monitor overall spring source water quality and any changes or trends over time

- Track spring source permits, expirations and renewals

- Develop and maintain database/documentation supporting spring SOI, hydrogeology, engineering and permits

- Be a technical resource to spring owners as they upgrade or modify their facilities

- Track regulatory changes pertaining to spring sources

- Maintain awareness of land use activities and potential contaminant threats in the vicinity of the spring sources

- Be the Niagara representative at regulatory and local community meetings (when necessary)

- Partner in spring improvement work under a cost-recovery agreement with the spring owner where appropriate an in conjunction with the Procurement team

Evaluate New Spring Water Sources for Expansion Projects and Ongoing Operations.

- Work with the Procurement and Expansion teams to identify spring sources in the vicinity of proposed Expansion facilities

- Evaluate the technical merits and viability of prospect spring sources

- Assist with spring site development layout/design

- Prepare planning cost estimates for improvements that may be necessary to bring prospect springs online

- Provide technical support to Niagara's Contracts Team

- Seek/develop opportunities for Niagara-owned spring sources

Spring Source Information System

- Work with staff to build database information on each spring source

- Maintain the water quality data base and provide statistics and graphing trends for spring sources when needed

Technical Management of Niagara-Owned Groundwater Water Supply Wells

- Water well siting, design, permitting, drilling and installation; testing and maintenance

- Aquifer testing and water quality sampling

- Documentation and report preparation

Customer Support

- Provide information to Niagara's Consumer Affairs Team to assist them in answering customer questions

- Meet with customers and make presentations as necessary to assure them of Niagara's spring source quality and integrity

- Please note this job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without prior notice.

Qualifications

- Minimum Qualifications:

- 6 Years  – Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment

- 6 Years  – Experience in Position

- 4 Years  – Experience managing people/projects

              *experience may include a combination of work experience and education

- Travel

- Up to 75% - on average travels 3 weeks out of the month

- Preferred Qualifications:

- 10+ Years– Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment

- 10+ Years – Experience working in Position         

- 6 Years – Experience managing people/projects

*experience may include a combination of work experience and education

Competencies

- Licensed Professional Geologist (National Association of State Boards of Geology)

- At least 6+ years of experience in the area of spring site evaluation, development, and permitting

- Demonstrated knowledge of federal and state specific spring source and well regulations

- Demonstrated exceptional written and oral communication skills

- Willingness to travel at least 75% of time

- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

- Ability to walk and hike over uneven terrain for extended periods.

- Ability to work outdoors in all seasons and varying weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, and wind.

Education

- Minimum Required: 

- Bachelor's Degree (BS) in Geological Science or related field

- Preferred:

- Master's Degree (MS) in Geological Science or related field

Certification/License: 

- Required:           Licensed Professional Geologist (National Association of State Boards of Geology)

- Preferred:          NA

Foreign Language 

- Required:           NA

- Preferred:          NA

Typical Compensation Range
Pay Rate Type: Salary

$107,514.38 - $153,208.01 / Yearly

Bonus Target: 10% Annual

Benefits
Our Total Rewards package is thoughtfully designed to support both you and your family:
Regular full-time team members are offered a comprehensive benefits package, while part-time, intern, and seasonal team members are offered a limited benefits package.

- Paid Time Off for holidays, sick time, and vacation time

- Paid parental and caregiver leaves

- Medical, including virtual care options

- Dental

- Vision

- 401(k) with company match

- Health Savings Account with company match

- Flexible Spending Accounts

- Expanded mental wellbeing benefits including free counseling sessions for all team members and household family members

- Family Building Benefits including enhanced fertility benefits for IVF and fertility preservation plus adoption, surrogacy, and Doula reimbursements

- Income protection including Life and AD&D, short and long-term disability, critical illness and an accident plan

- Special discount programs including pet plans, pre-paid legal services, identity theft, car rental, airport parking, etc. 

- Tuition reimbursement, college savings plan and scholarship opportunities

- And more!

https://careers.niagarawater.com/us/en/benefits

* *Los Angeles County applicants only** Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the California Fair Chance Act, and any other applicable local and state laws.

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