Hydrogeologist (Field Focused)
Montgomery & Associates
- Tucson, AZ
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Observe and document drilling operations, which includes preparing and describing drill cuttings samples in both basin-fill and hard rock geologic settings, characterizing hydrogeologic conditions and contacts, and reviewing and interpreting borehole geophysical logs
- Monitor well and production well installation and development, including inspection of materials, verification of compliance with technical specifications, and direction of drilling contractor
- Observe and document well development, rehabilitation, and pump installation procedures
- Measure water levels and download dataloggers
- Install, configure, or modify equipment related to groundwater and surface water monitoring instrumentation and telemetry systems
- Install conduit, wires, pull boxes and controllers required in making extensions or alterations in telemetry systems
- Test, troubleshoot, calibrate, and repair a variety of groundwater and surface water monitoring instrumentation and telemetry systems, components, and devices
- Conduct pumping, slug, infiltration, and other types of field tests with instruction
- Collect and document water and soil samples and measure water quality parameters
- Follow applicable health and safety protocols, regulations policies, and procedures
- Lead health and safety meetings with contractors and other staff
- Maintain detailed field notes and communicate daily activities to project managers and clients
- Develop scopes of work, sampling and analysis plans, drilling program technical specifications, and health and safety plans
- Prepare lithologic logs
- Prepare water and soil sample documentation and submit samples to laboratories
- Use spreadsheets and graphing software to create data tables and plots to analyze field data
- Process and analyze pumping test data to determine hydraulic parameters and recommend sustainable pumping rates
- Manage, configure, and modify instrumentation remotely and integrate data to in-house data management systems
- Prepare data summaries, presentations, and technical reports/memos
- Participate in client meetings/teleconferences to present program results and recommendations
- 0-2 years of experience overseeing water well drilling, construction, development, and testing; experience with different drilling methods and their application
- Willingness to learn well design fundamentals including well construction materials and applications, sizing of filter pack material and/or formation stabilizer, types of well screen and applications, and Arizona well construction standards
- Interest in learning to develop technical specifications for the drilling, construction, and testing of water wells
- Undergraduate degree in hydrology, geology, engineering, environmental sciences, or related field
- Able and willing to travel to out-of-town and potentially out-of-state field locations
- Work long shifts (up to 14 hours per day) with occasional night shifts; field tours are anticipated to range from several days to 2 weeks
- Aptitude for working safely in remote outdoor locations around heavy machinery, identifying potential hazards, coordinating with Health and Safety personnel on a worksite
- Ability to lift 50 pounds and perform the following actions: standing for long periods of time, stooping/kneeling/crouching, and walking/hiking on uneven terrain
- Use of electrical and electronic test instruments, hand and power tools
- Strong organizational, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, positive and enthusiastic attitude
- Possession of a reliable vehicle and valid driver's license with clean driving record
- Ability to pass background check and drug test if requested
- Ability to legally reside and work in the United States and provide associated documentation
- Competitive benefits and salary in a growing team-oriented company
- Dynamic work environment with safety and technical training provided by the company
- Challenging and collaborative multidisciplinary projects
- On-the-job mentoring by senior professionals
- Western U.S. projects and travel opportunities
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Flexible Spending Account; HRA
- Long- and short-term disability
- Life/AD&D insurance
- Vacation, holiday, personal, and sick leave
- Paid parental leave
- Employer matching 401k retirement plan