Job description

TITLE: Hydrogeologist

RESPONSIBLE/REPORTING TO: Managing Partners

ROLE: Gila Geological Consultants LLC is looking for a Hydrogeologist for their Globe-Miami office. Professional roles are needed for environmental and groundwater development projects. Most of the project work is mining related. A person with a strong regulatory background that has knowledge of groundwater modeling, pump testing and environmental geochemistry is preferred.

LOCATION: This position is located in Globe, Arizona. This is a rural area approximately 80 miles from the Phoenix metropolitan area. This historic town is at an altitude of approximately 3,500 feet located in the heart of Arizona’s Tonto National Forest. The summers are hot, dry, and mostly clear and the winters are cold and partly cloudy. Over the course of the year, the temperature typically varies from 34°F to 96°F and is rarely below 26°F or above 101°F.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Requires working on active and inactive mine sites. This involves working in a mine setting with uneven terrain and variable climatic changes.

· Working and coordinating with mining clients and environmental laboratories on an on-going basis. Monitoring laboratory quality assurance and data reporting.

· Monitoring groundwater, surface water, and stormwater field data collection execution and procedures.

• Strong database management and data logger instrumentation skills required.

· Production well siting, drilling, development, pump testing and pump sizing in fractured rock aquifer systems.

• Developing 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional groundwater models on occasion.
• Fieldwork may be required.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills are a must.
• Candidates must be able to foster a positive work environment.
• Candidate may be required to supervise and direct junior staff.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in hydrogeology and at least 8 years of relevant experience.
• Groundwater modeling experience required.
• Knowledge of geochemistry is a plus.
• Knowledge of surface and groundwater chemistry is a plus.
• Proficiency with ArcGIS a plus.
• Commitment to excellence and high standards.
• Acute attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work with all staff levels.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills; able to manage priorities and workflow.
• Good judgement with the ability to make timely and sound decisions.
• Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm.
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to communicate professionally and effectively in person, on the phone, electronically, or through other means to individuals and groups.

COMPETENCIES:

• Leadership--This role may involve the supervision of technical project staff and technicians for candidates interested and motivated organize and direct these activities.
• Quality--Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Dependability and Professionalism--Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Excellent attendance; Commits to extra hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure.
• Written Communication--Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.
• Business Acumen--Understands business implications of decisions; Displays orientation to profitability; Demonstrates knowledge of market and clients; Aligns work with strategic goals.
• Organizational Support--Follows policies and procedures; Completes tasks correctly and on time; Supports organization's goals and values.

Judgment--Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions. SCHEDULE: Typical work schedules are Monday through Friday; however, since this role involves field and drilling programs, candidates amenable to temporarily working a rotating shift schedule that includes days, weekend and nights are preferred.

COVID-19: At Gila Geological Consultants LLC, our first priority is the health and well-being of our employees, their families and our communities. We are taking multiple steps to help control the spread of coronavirus and to ensure a safe working environment for those unable to work remotely and, for those who can, provide the necessary tools to do so. We require COVID vaccination for all employees.

Company Benefits::

• Company sponsored health, dental and vision insurance
• Company paid short-term, long term, and life insurance
• 401K retirement program and 4% company match.
• Only full-time employees eligible

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person