Environmental Field Scientist
FLSA Classification:
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Salary Non-Exempt
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Reports To:
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President
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Supervisory Responsibility:
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None*
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* No direct reports. This role does provide day-to-day field direction to employees, temporary staff, and contractors assigned to its projects. Company Summary Oklahoma Environmental Services (OES) is a professional environmental consulting and services firm providing full-spectrum solutions to clients across multiple industries. OES is a leading provider of environmental services specializing in environmental mitigation, remediation, risk assessment, restoration and compliance management. We offer a complete range of services including Environmental Consulting, Dual Phase Vacuum Extraction, Excavation & Petroleum Storage Tank Removal, Environmental Systems Operation & Maintenance, Monitoring Well Drilling and Plugging, Soil & Groundwater Sampling & Remediation, Oilfield Services, Compliance Management & Audits, Phase I & Phase II Environmental Site Assessments, Real Estate and Brownfields assessments, Spill Prevention and Storm Water Plans, Asbestos Survey, and Statistical Inventory Reconciliation (SIR). Motivated environmental professionals with Phase 1 & Phase 2 assessments, NEPA, Lead Based Paint and Asbestos, Oil & Gas, Water & air Quality experience are encouraged to apply and join our Team.
Position Summary
The Environmental Project Manager plans, coordinates, and oversees safe, efficient environmental field work in accordance with Field Work Orders (FWOs), company procedures, client expectations, and regulatory requirements. The role is the connection point among Project Management, Field Operations, clients, vendors, contractors, and field personnel. It ensures each project is properly planned, scheduled, staffed, equipped, documented, and completed, and it provides hands-on field leadership and support as needed.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Project Planning and Preparation
- Prepare FWOs, schedules, drawings, permits, sampling requirements, site information, and other project documents before field work begins.
- Schedule and coordinate qualified personnel, vehicles, equipment, materials, lodging, and vendors for each project.
- Develop project budgets and cost estimates, track project costs, and flag variances promptly.
- Anticipate project needs, identify risks and constraints early, and recommend practical solutions.
Field Execution
- Perform or lead environmental sampling, monitoring, investigation, remediation, well installation, and related field services in accordance with project and regulatory requirements.
- Participate directly in field activities as needed to keep work moving and support the crew.
- Troubleshoot field, equipment, and site problems as they arise and adjust the plan to keep the project on track.
- Coordinate waste pickups and disposal; prepare, track, and retain manifests and supporting records through final disposition.
Leadership, Safety, and Accountability
- Direct employees, temporary staff, and contractors assigned to the project: assign work, provide training and coaching, monitor performance, and reinforce accountability and professionalism.
- Maintain a safety-first work environment, verify required training and personal protective equipment (PPE), report incidents and unsafe conditions, and stop or delay work when necessary to protect people or the site.
- Lead assigned tasks on more complex projects, coordinating the people and resources those tasks require.
Clients, regulators, and reporting
- Client interaction: serve as a day-to-day point of contact for clients on assigned projects, keeping them informed of status, field conditions, and next steps.
- Regulatory interaction: communicate with regulatory agencies as assigned, and support inspections, submittals, and compliance requirements.
- Report writing: prepare clear, accurate technical reports and project documentation that reflect field conditions and results.
- Communicate: project status, field conditions, deviations, and equipment or personnel concerns — along with recommended solutions — to the appropriate stakeholders.
- Ensure: timely submission of FWOs, field notes, sampling records, photographs, manifests, and other required documentation.
Accountability and Performance Expectations
Success in this role is measured by field work that is safe, well planned, adequately staffed and equipped, and completed to project requirements with minimal avoidable delay — and documented promptly and accurately. The Project Manager is expected to anticipate needs, resolve issues before they become delays, maintain an accurate field calendar, and keep projects progressing.
Education and Experience
- Bachelor's degree in environmental science, geology, engineering, construction management, project management, or a related field.
- Valid driver's license.
- Ability to develop and execute FWOs, and to collect and document field information accurately.
- Ability to communicate effectively with employees, contractors, clients, and other project managers.
- Ability to work outdoors, operate or learn to operate field equipment safely, manage competing priorities, exercise sound judgment, and work independently or as part of a team.
Preferred
- 40-hour HAZWOPER certification.
- Oklahoma Corporation Commission (OCC) Environmental Consultant license.
- AST/UST Remover license.
- Asbestos (ASB) and Lead-Based Paint (LBP) licenses.
- Experience with environmental sampling or remediation, field equipment, waste manifests, project coordination, and leading crews or contractors.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Project coordination, scheduling, organization, prioritization, and problem solving.
- Clear written and verbal communication with employees, clients, vendors, contractors, and regulators.
- Leadership, coaching, accountability, and collaborative decision-making.
- Environmental sampling, field documentation, basic equipment troubleshooting, and recognition of unusual or unsafe conditions.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and the ability to learn OES scheduling, project-management, documentation, and communication systems.
Working Conditions and Physical Requirements
- Work outdoors in varying weather and at construction, industrial, and environmental project sites, including on uneven terrain.
- Stand, walk, bend, kneel, and climb, and lift, carry, push, or pull equipment and materials consistent with job requirements.
- Wear required PPE and work around vehicles, machinery, heavy equipment, and environmental sampling equipment.
- Travel between offices, project sites, client locations, vendors, and disposal facilities; overnight travel, extended hours, or weekend work may be required.
- Reasonable accommodation may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities, consistent with applicable law.
Additional Responsibilities
- Protect confidential company, employee, client, and project information.
- Participate in required meetings, training, and continuous-improvement activities.
- Perform other duties as assigned, based on business needs.
Job Description Disclaimer
This job description summarizes the general nature and level of work performed in this role. It is not an exhaustive list of duties, qualifications, or working conditions, and OES may modify duties based on business needs. Employment with OES is at will, meaning either the employee or OES may end the employment relationship at any time, with or without notice or cause, subject to applicable law.
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