Job Opening: Contract Karst Field Geologist, USA
Position Requirements: A geologist (minimum 4-year degree or equivalent in geology or a relevant natural science) with 2 years of experience in karst assessment, research or mitigation. Can be based on prior job experience, educational experience, or a combination of the two. Must be willing to work outdoors in a construction setting (excavation). The incumbent must be able to read plans and specifications and adhere to strict health and safety protocols. Experience with GPS equipment and software, MS Word, and MS Excel, and field tablets is required. Field work will require safety shoes, hard hat, high-vis vest, and safety glasses to be worn at all times.
Job Description: The contract geologist will serve as a full-time inspector during the construction phase of the Dominion Atlantic Coast Pipeline (ACP). The field geologists will report to the project Karst Specialist(s). The incumbent perform the following tasks-
A. If any feature is intercepted or forms during work activities including borings, blasting, and excavation or trenching, the onsite geologist will conduct an initial assessment of the feature to determine if further inspection by the project Karst Specialist will be required. Suspect features shall include:
Bedrock enclosed conduits, cave entrances and voids;
Solution pockets that extend beyond visual examination range (and therefore may be open);
Areas of soft soils;
Soil voids;
Highly fractured bedrock;
Areas of breccia enclosed within the surrounding bedrock.
The features will be documented and located using GPS equipment.
B. Observe and document installation of required buffers around existing features, including drainage diversion, silt fences and berms.
C. Observe and document any karst remedial activities under the supervision of the Karst Specialist.
D. Other tasks as assigned.
Compensation:
Base Pay Rate: $30 to $35 per hour based on experience. IRS 1090 Form will be provided.
Food and Lodging: $50 per day (food), lodging and mileage compensation will be paid by the client.
Hours:
40 hour per week, overtime may be required. Monday – Friday, daylight hours only
Robert K. Denton Jr., CPG, LPSS, LRS
Senior Geologist
GeoConcepts Engineering, Inc.
19955 Highland Vista Drive, Suite 170, Ashburn, Virginia 20147
O: (703) 726-8030 | C: ( 703) 727-5925 | www.geoconcepts-eng.com
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