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Geochemist - Junior

المسمى الوظيفي

Geochemist

القطاع

Human resources

الموقع

Fort Collins, Stati Uniti

المرتب

إجمالي الأجر 70000.00 - 90000.00 $ سنويا

نوع الوظيفة

Permanent

ساعات العمل

Full time

التحصيل العلمي

Geology (master)

المسمى الوظيفي

We’re Hiring!

We have an opening available for a Junior Geochemist.

About Knight Piésold

Knight Piésold is a specialized international consulting firm offering engineering and environmental services in Mining, Environment, Hydropower and Water Resources. We are proud of the longstanding relationships we have with our clients and delivery of exceptional services on a global scale.


Why Join Knight Piésold?

  • You will be joining a reputable, well established global consulting firm with over 100 years of industry experience that specializes in Mining, Environmental, Hydropower and Water Resources.
  • We believe in the One Team approach, with everyone working together toward achieving a shared goal. Our engineers develop their skills through working on diverse projects, our knowledge-sharing culture, career mentoring program and collaborating with top professionals in the industry.
  • We offer unique opportunities to travel and see the world while you learn, with projects around the world to take you on a career enhancing experience and adventure.


The Role:

The responsibilities of this position include waste characterization, geochemical modeling, site investigation, data analysis, literature research, geochemical testing, and technical writing. The successful candidate will work with a multi-disciplinary team of engineers and scientists to develop innovative and cost-efficient solutions for domestic and international mining projects.


Responsibilities:

  • Design, implement, and evaluate geochemical characterization programs for mining projects.
  • Perform domestic and international fieldwork to collect samples, install wells, monitor water quality, and evaluate geochemical characteristics of waste rock, ore, and tailings.
  • Apply geochemical analysis and modeling methods to issues related to tailings and waste rock management, water treatment, mine site closure, and contaminant fate and transport in groundwater and surface water.
  • Review and evaluate analytical data to ensure data quality, determine statistical trends, and verify compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Prepare reports, letters, study plans, and technical memoranda in support of project work.
  • Perform research related to site and material characterization, analytical testing, regulatory codes and standards, and geologic, geochemical, and hydrogeologic conditions at various project sites.
  • Perform all work in accordance with Knight Piésold’s health and safety program and industry accepted standards to ensure safe working conditions and protection of the environment.


An Ideal Candidate:

  • Master’s degree in geochemistry, geology, hydrogeology, or environmental engineering is required.
  • 1-8 years of experience in mining or environmental consulting strongly preferred. Academic background in mining hydrology and geochemistry may be considered in lieu of work experience.
  • Knowledgeable about geochemical testing methods, water quality analysis, data QA/QC, and the evaluation of acid and metalliferous mine drainage.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and GIS.
  • Experience with geochemical modeling software including PHREEQC, Geochemist’s Workbench, and GoldSim strongly preferred.
  • Experience with hydrogeologic modeling software such as MODFLOW, SURFACT, HYDRUS, FEFLOW, or Leapfrog is preferred.
  • Strong attention to detail, with strong writing and communication skills.
  • GIT, EIT, or can enter certification program within one year of employment

Work Environment:

Position can be located in the Denver or Fort Collins, CO office. Domestic and international travel will be required for fieldwork as determined by project-specific needs.

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Compensation:

In accordance with Colorado state law, the following annual compensation range is applicable for the job and Colorado location associated with this requisition: $70,000 - $90,000/year. Actual compensation may vary from posted hiring range based upon compensable factors, including experience, education, and skill level.

Benefits:

Because our employees are our most important asset, we created a benefit program to support you and your family now and into the future. Our benefits include: 401(k) / Roth 401(k) / Employer matching, Health insurance – including Prescription drugs, Dental insurance, Vision insurance, Flexible spending account (health and dependent care reimbursement), Health Savings account (HSA), Short and long-term disability, Life insurance, Wellness and employee assistance programs, Flexible work schedule, Paid time off (Vacation, Sick, Holiday), Professional development assistance, Employee referral bonus, Transit benefit program, as well as a Discretionary annual bonus program.


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