Site Investigation and Remediation Consultant (Associate Level)

ERM is looking for a motivated, hands-on Investigation & Remediation Consultant to join our Liability Portfolio Management and Remediation (LPMR) team in the Durban Office.

Working under the direction of program managers and partners, the successful candidate will work on interesting site investigation and remediation projects throughout the region, with increasing responsibility for task/project management duties. This employment opportunity is available for special needs candidates too.

This is a great opportunity to work with ERM's technical experts to implement the latest investigation and remediation technologies as well as more sustainable approaches, while building the required experience to obtain your professional registration.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Development of projects involving site investigation and remediation of soil, groundwater, sediments, and free-phase product for clients with complex technical/regulatory issues in companies of different sectors.
• Plan and oversee subcontractors and fieldwork including sampling, drilling, well installation, soil, groundwater and free-phase product assessment, vapor intrusion assessment, remedial pilot tests and remedial system construction oversight.
• Design and negotiate remedial solutions for contaminated soil and ground water, using innovative and emerging remedial treatment technologies as well as traditional systems.
• Supporting on managing multiple projects within clients scope/budget/schedule expectations and ensure quality standards on project deliverables.
• Prepare technical reports;
• Maintain client relationships that generate repeat business;
• Build strong collaborative relationships with ERM employees, clients, and subcontractors.
• Be a health and safety champion for the Durban team; and
• Mentor field consultants in the Durban team.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelors or Masters Degree in engineering, hydrogeology and/or geology.
• Ability to work independently but also as part of a team.
• Effective written/verbal communication and organization/analytical skills; experience recording/writing detailed technical data and reports.
• 3-5 years of experience working on contaminated land projects and groundwater monitoring projects preferably for Oil and Gas clients.
• Experience supervising subsurface clearance projects (i.e. GPR and CAT scanning), drilling and groundwater monitoring projects;
• Knowledge about environmental licensing, development of conceptual site models, risk assessment, waste management and generalist view of environmental processes are differentials
• Strong commitment to safety, including following established ERM Health and Safety protocols.
• Ability to succeed in a consulting pace, handling multiple project assignments, and maintaining flexibility, while meeting strict deadlines.
• Availability to conduct business travel and have valid drivers license (and willing to complete defensive driver training upon taking employment);
• Experience working on a soil and groundwater programme would be a PLUS ; and
• Being proactive, provide clear communication and feedback and self-motivated and a team player.

At ERM we know that creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment is an essential part of making our company a great place to build a career.

If you would like to read more about Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) at ERM, you can visit here on our website , or read about tour progress in our 2023 Sustainability Report.

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