Entry Level Geologist - Phoenix, United States - Pinyon Environmental

Description

Pinyon is different
and we want unique individuals to come learn, grow, and thrive within our 30-year employee-owned company.

Pinyon is a purpose-driven firm that does work which matters in the communities we live; our employee-owners are encouraged to drive their career paths towards their career goals; we want you to be the next team member to experience our welcoming culture where work is rewarding.

Let us prove it

If you're excited about this opportunity to contribute to a workplace that values diversity and fosters inclusivity, please apply, even if you think you do not fully meet the qualifications.

Pinyon is a company of opportunity.


About this Position

This position will support the projects from our Phoenix, Arizona office and will consist of approximately 50-75% fieldwork on projects across Arizona.

Fieldwork may include a variety of environmental sampling as referred to below and may require travel for extended periods (i.e., 2+ weeks at a time in Arizona or other western states).

Applicants should be self-motivated, have strong interpersonal skills, and be willing to work in a growing office setting away from the company's headquarters.

Essential Responsibilities

• Conduct Phase I ESAs, Phase II ESAs, Preliminary Investigation, Remedial Investigations, and Environmental audits.
• Perform field tasks, such as soil logging, preparation of boring logs, monitoring well installation, soil sampling, groundwater sampling, water level/groundwater gradient surveys, ground elevation surveys, etc., with mínimal supervision.
• Plan, execute, analyze, and report on site investigations.
• Drive company, rental, or personal vehicles (mileage will be reimbursed) to report to job sites, sample delivery, etc.
• Communicate effectively throughout the project lifecycle; proactively responds to internal and external client requests.
• Maintain project documents and records in an organized and easily understood fashion.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Geology, Geologic Engineering, GeoScience or similar field. Education and experience can be substituted for a degree.
• 1 to 3 years of experience completing Phase I and Phase II ESAs, subsurface investigations, site characterization, subcontractor oversight, borehole logging, monitoring well construction, technical writing, and/or soil and groundwater sampling.
• GIT or ability to obtain your GIT within 6 months required.
• Applicant must be familiar with (or become familiar with) the Unified Soil Classification System (USCS).
• Asbestos sampling experience and certifications beneficial.
• Lead sampling experience and certifications beneficial.
• Workrelated travel in Arizona will be required. Travel may be overnight and sometimes week(s) at a time.
• Workrelated travel outside of Arizona may be required.
• Employment is contingent upon the results of a background check.

Application Process

Summary of Benefits

Pinyon offers a comprehensive range of benefits including accrued vacation, sick, and paid holidays; 100% employer paid premiums for health insurance through United Health, 100% employer paid premiums for base dental and vison insurances through MetLife; long term disability; life insurance; ESOP and employer matching 401k.

Pinyon also offers several bonus programs including an overtime bonus program, profit share program, and a spot bonus program.


EEO Statement
Pinyon is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

About Pinyon

Pinyon was established in 1993 by Lauren Evans, PE, and she has grown Pinyon from a one-woman outfit based out of her garage, to a thriving and growing environmental consulting firm.

The firm now employs over 80 environmental professionals and support personnel and has expanded from its headquarters in Lakewood, Colorado (near Denver) to include branch offices in Loveland and Colorado Springs, Colorado, as well as a satellite office in Phoenix, Arizona.

Pinyon is a client-centric environmental consulting firm that works towards collaborative solutions to advance our clients' needs while protecting environmental health and safety.

Pinyon supports private and public sector projects for commercial and industrial, energy, public works, federal, and transportation clients.

Given the depth and breadth of our technical team, we are the go-to firm for permitting and compliance on the local level and looking to expand our NEPA qualifications across multiple market sectors.

Pinyon is committed to continue to expand our portfolio of projects both in our current geographies and elsewhere in the United States.

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