Environmental Professional (Aqueous Geochemist) Los Alamos, NM

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Tech2 Solutions (T2S) is a critical subcontractor on the N3B Los Alamos LLC team and provides program management and technical services in support of the ground & surface water monitoring program at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Los Alamos National Laboratory. Additionally, we are a full-service engineering and environmental consulting company with a worldwide reach in the areas of environmental monitoring and remediation, systems engineering, data management and analytics for both federal and commercial customers.

T2S is currently seeking an experienced Environmental Professional (Aqueous Geochemist)   to support the Water Programs in areas of groundwater monitoring and aquifer testing associated with the Los Alamos Legacy Cleanup Contract (LLCC) at the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) National Nuclear Security Administration’s Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL).

Responsibilities:

·         Conducting geochemical investigations associated with groundwater, surface water, wastes, and geological materials.

·         Validating, management and analysis of geochemical data using working knowledge of aqueous geochemistry and an understanding of laboratory analytical methods

·         Conducting water quality and geochemical modeling

·         Preparing presentations that interpret geochemical trends.

·         Synthesizing hydrogeological and environmental data from field investigations and technical reports

·         Developing subsurface hydro-geochemical conceptual site models.

·         Analyzing historical contaminant releases and associated geochemical trends in springs, perched water zones, and groundwater.

·         Developing sampling and analysis plans.

Requirements:

·         Bachelor or Graduate degree in Geology, Geochemistry, or related field, with a focus on aqueous geochemistry and 2 to 3 years of professional experience in geochemistry, consulting or an adjacent professional field.

·         3 to 5 years of experience as an aqueous geochemist or hydrogeologist.

·         Knowledge of geology, geochemistry, mineralogy, hydrology, and/or chemical hydrogeology.

·         Experience with data management and statistical tools (e.g., Python, R).

·         Experience with geochemical and water quality modeling (e.g, PHREEQC, Geochemist’s Workbench).

·         Ability to convey technical results to a broad range of audiences.

·         Capable self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a collaborative work environment.

·         Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, as well as part of a team.

·         A pre-employment drug screen in compliance with federal regulations is required, along with a physical if needed.

·         Must possess a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record without restrictions.

Other Desirable Knowledge and Experience:

·         Familiarity with the LANL site, access requirements, general employee requirements, and work environment preferred.

·         Knowledge of health & safety policies and practices.

·         Individual must pass a pre-employment drug screen and accept all company policies.

·         This position may also require a physical fit-for-duty screen.

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