Published: Apr 14, 2025 - The Geologist conducts pre-field preparation for projects, including scheduling subcontractors, obtaining permits, and creating safety and traffic control plans. This position organizes field tasks, installs and monitors geotechnical instruments, oversees geophysical surveys, and ensures quality control for all work. Additionally, this role assists in preparing reports and proposals, participates in client meetings, and provides health and safety planning and oversight during project operations.

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1. Geologist, Pinnacle Geological Services, Denver, CO
Job Summary:
- Prioritizing, coordinating, reviewing and tracking development deliverables with internal teams and external consultants
- Responsible for facilitating multiple relationships, contributors and resources involved in the development and successful implementation of the process for the organization's projects
- Coordinate the preparation and submission of regulatory documents for submission to the appropriate regulatory agencies
- Developing projects from site identification through executed permits
- Manage budgets, milestones, schedules, and deliverables for development projects
- Apply knowledge of solid minerals programs to support the Minerals Division, ensuring the Bureau's responsibilities and obligations under the President's and Secretary's priorities are accomplished in a timely and environmentally responsible manner.
- Provide written and oral assistance and/or responses to state government, congressional and the public on questions concerning the laws, regulations, and policy governing all aspects of solid minerals resources on public lands.
- Provide expertise in the analysis, review, development and implementation of nationwide policy, procedures, and requirements contained in regulations, orders, manuals and handbooks for non-energy leasables, coal, abandoned mine lands and mining law.
- Assess operational functions and recommend District and Field Office priorities, develop policy and procedural guidance, conduct resource program coordination and review, provide technical expertise and assistance necessary to ensure region-wide consistency with the Federal Solid Minerals Program requirements for plans of operation, leasing, drilling and production operations, and reclamation.
- Develop long-range objectives and establish guidance and direction in support of initiatives and research and recommend new program areas to the Deputy State Director of Minerals.
- Ensure necessary coordination and is a liaison with other branches, divisions, agencies, interest groups, resource users, and the general public to create an effective interchange of skills, services and information to ensure that BLM programs are responsive to local needs relating to nonrenewable resources.
Skills on Resume:
- Project Management (Hard Skills)
- Budget Management (Hard Skills)
- Regulatory Knowledge (Hard Skills)
- Policy Development (Hard Skills)
- Technical Expertise (Hard Skills)
- Relationship Building (Soft Skills)
- Coordination Skills (Soft Skills)
- Communication Skills (Soft Skills)
2. Geologist, Northstar Exploration Inc., Salt Lake City, UT
Job Summary:
- Consistently follow up with project manager on pending bids
- Assisting with the design, coordination and implementation of mapping, surface sampling, and drill programs
- Assisting with the analysis and interpretation of drilling results, and the generation of new targets
- Assisting with validation and interrogation of historical data
- Perform quality control checks of geological models and databases.
- Participate with Geology, Engineering, Operations and Sustainability in short and long-term mine planning.
- Evaluate deposits and provide reliable reserves & resources estimations, updated at least once per year.
- Validate geological models by mapping, sampling and grade control of the mine to advise Operations on target potential and forecasted qualities.
- Assist in mine planning activities, quarry design and geotechnical management
- Make recommendations for exploration drilling or additional geological interpretation to answer Group objectives
- Research of Federal, State, and Local regulatory codes
- Prepare documents and applications for submittal to regulatory agencies.
- Collect and evaluate soil, bedrock, groundwater, and air samples
- Executing various work scopes, maintaining project schedules, and budgetary goals
Skills on Resume:
- Project Management (Hard Skills)
- Geological Analysis (Hard Skills)
- Data Validation (Hard Skills)
- Quality Control (Hard Skills)
- Mine Planning (Hard Skills)
- Regulatory Research (Hard Skills)
- Sampling Techniques (Hard Skills)
- Budget Management (Hard Skills)
3. Geologist, Riverstone Consulting, Boulder, CO
Job Summary:
- Conduct due diligence projects, including Phase I and II Environmental Site Assessment field work and technical report preparation in accordance with ASTM E1527-13
- Schedule field sampling events and collect stormwater, groundwater, soil, waste characterization, and other samples for laboratory analysis
- Collect lead-based paint and/or asbestos samples for compliance or pre-demolition projects
- Supervise installation and development of soil borings and groundwater monitoring wells and/or piezometers according to project scope and federal, state, and local regulatory requirements
- Assist in the completion of regulatory compliance reports, such as air permit reporting and recordkeeping, Tier2 reports, stormwater DMRs, and other agency reports
- Adhere to site-specific health and safety plans and defined scopes of work to complete tasks safely, thoroughly, and accurately, along with the preparation of or assistance with the development of work scope, schedule, and budget
- Assist in planning the execution of work, including subcontractor procurement
- Assist in the preparation of technical reports, including compiling analytical data
- Provide oversight of subcontractors, including utility locators, drilling contractors, and remediation contractors
- Evaluate compliance of subcontractor work against technical specifications and scopes of work
Skills on Resume:
- Project Management (Hard Skills)
- Field Sampling (Hard Skills)
- Regulatory Compliance (Hard Skills)
- Safety Adherence (Hard Skills)
- Report Preparation (Hard Skills)
- Subcontractor Oversight (Soft Skills)
- Technical Evaluation (Hard Skills)
- Work Planning (Hard Skills)
4. Geologist, Apex Resources, Boise, ID
Job Summary:
- Site evaluation of soil, rock, fault distribution, and geological studies on-site to determine engineering properties
- Site coordination, arrangement, and supervision for Soil Investigation, Field Testing, and Geotechnical Instruments works
- Conduct interpretation of actual soil conditions and test results and oversee all excavation works
- Plan, execute geotechnical and instrumentation installation and monitoring works
- Preparation of field bore logs with details of tests and soil descriptions
- Classification and analysis of soil and rock samples and description of ground profile accordingly
- Carry out In-Situ samplings, Such as UD sampling (Thin wall, Mazier, and Piston), perform SPT, CPT, etc and record test results
- Assist safety personnel to ensure works are carried out in a safe manner (e.g. Prepare the toolbox meeting schedules, maintenance records for site works)
- Work independently or as part of a project team and be able to adjust to changing site conditions
- Time management to ensure a quality product is prepared to meet project deadlines
- Uses best practices and knowledge to improve products or services in discipline
- Applies knowledge and skills to a wide range of standard and nonstandard situations
Skills on Resume:
- Site Evaluation (Hard Skills)
- Field Supervision (Hard Skills)
- Test Interpretation (Hard Skills)
- Geotechnical Installation (Hard Skills)
- Soil Classification (Hard Skills)
- Safety Compliance (Soft Skills)
- Time Management (Soft Skills)
- Problem Solving (Soft Skills)
5. Geologist, Summit Environmental Solutions, Portland, OR
Job Summary:
- Review and evaluate permit applications and/or waste cleanup documents for conformance to Federal and State of Florida rules and regulations.
- Assist solid waste and water facilities permitting engineers and compliance staff and is responsible for permitting activities relating to water quality monitoring plans and evaluation of environmental sampling required for assigned solid waste facilities projects.
- Provide assistance in review of geologic and risk assessment documents of Solid Waste & Waste Cleanup submittals with District or appropriate Division staff.
- Provide professional geological review of other site rehabilitation plans and documents on projects assigned by management.
- Coordinate with Department engineers and environmental specialists, other District programs, and the Division on document reviews.
- Prepare technical review correspondence and ensure adequate monitoring and data tracking of other Waste Cleanup assessment documents
- Perform site inspections in support of reviews and evaluations.
- Produce requests for additional information and permits/documents that are technically correct, clear, understandable, and consistent with prescribed rules and Department guidance and procedures within time frames provided in Department rules, guidance and procedures.
- Work towards achieving the Business Plan goals.
- Attend teleconferences, workshops, meetings and seminars to enhance knowledge, skills and abilities to meet section goals and objectives for Waste Program projects.
- Ensure that the data entry corresponding to all assigned projects is entered into the department's databases and Oculus timely and appropriate manner, consistent with standard operating procedures.
- Provides technical assistance to the Compliance Assurance Program.
Skills on Resume:
- Permit Review (Hard Skills)
- Geological Assessment (Hard Skills)
- Document Coordination (Hard Skills)
- Site Inspections (Hard Skills)
- Technical Communication (Soft Skills)
- Time Management (Soft Skills)
- Data Management (Hard Skills)
- Regulatory Knowledge (Hard Skills)
6. Geologist, Terra Firma Solutions, Sacramento, CA
Job Summary:
- Perform complex analyses for specific portions of broader engineering and environmental projects
- Demonstrate increasing competency in a combination of areas including field supervision, technical knowledge, and project management.
- Has a thorough understanding of the company’s policies and procedures specific to the area of expertise
- Develop task and project budgets and schedules and perform task and project administrative activities, including preparing progress reports and reviewing project billings
- Responsible for making correct interpretations of findings.
- Ensure that data collection and laboratory analyses are completed correctly, within budget, and on time
- Assist in planning schedules and developing tasks and project budgets.
- Prepare progress reports and draft change orders
- Perform and manage multiple projects and tasks within specific budgets, schedules, and deadlines.
- Monitor budgets, schedules, and project timelines.
- Minimize write-offs by keeping projects on budget.
- Prepare draft invoices, project billings, and assist in payment collections.
Skills on Resume:
- Project Management (Hard Skills)
- Budget Development (Hard Skills)
- Field Supervision (Hard Skills)
- Data Interpretation (Hard Skills)
- Time Management (Soft Skills)
- Report Preparation (Hard Skills)
- Schedule Planning (Hard Skills)
- Client Communication (Soft Skills)
7. Geologist, Horizon Earth Sciences, Tucson, AZ
Job Summary:
- Managing Environmental Site Assessments -Phase I/II and III Experience
- Managing FDEP projects
- Managing Soil and Groundwater Assessments
- Managing UST and LUST projects
- Managing soil gas and vapor intrusion investigations
- Ability to prepare technical proposals and reports
- Ability to communicate with clients and regulators to keep projects moving and on schedule
- Ability to self-manage and make decisions during all phases of a project
- Ability to manage and control project budgets and build solid relationships with clients
- Responsible for most aspects of case management/project management with senior oversight.
- Prepares technically accurate, complete and concise work plans based on evaluation of site data needs.
- Performs or manages the implementation of project work plans, including staff briefing, scheduling, subcontractor coordination and sample collection.
- Evaluates, analyzes and interprets technical data relative to project-specific goals, creates and interprets accurate data display graphs and figures, completes basic fate and transport analysis, and identifies data gaps and data needs leading to the development of a Conceptual Site Model.
Skills on Resume:
- Project Management (Hard Skills)
- Technical Reporting (Hard Skills)
- Client Communication (Soft Skills)
- Data Interpretation (Hard Skills)
- Budget Management (Hard Skills)
- Site Evaluation (Hard Skills)
- Proposal Preparation (Hard Skills)
- Decision Making (Soft Skills)
8. Geologist, Granite Ridge Geosciences, Denver, CO
Job Summary:
- Coordinate with the counterparties for all the necessary resource arrangements i.e. materials, equipment and plants, delivery schedule and located at the right place, which is fitting for the operational needs
- Plan the geological/geotechnical investigations and geological interpretation on minor and major construction projects
- Coach technical/laboratory staff to undertake the geological daily operations.
- Work with project teams to estimate efforts and establish requirements traceability
- Logging/follow-up on open issues
- Execute and enhance the safety regulations and procedures on the site
- Prepare all the necessary documents and reports for meeting the company's requirements
- Works with and mentors junior staff to ensure all resources are in place for proper fieldwork and reporting execution.
- Develops and manages budgets, evaluates budget vs. plan and analyzes cost control efficiencies.
- Communicates with clients, third parties and regulatory agents regarding project status, schedules and compliance issues.
- Ensures adherence to client and corporate contract specifications in all activities including Health, Safety, Security, and Environment.
Skills on Resume:
- Resource Coordination (Hard Skills)
- Geological Interpretation (Hard Skills)
- Team Coaching (Soft Skills)
- Effort Estimation (Hard Skills)
- Safety Compliance (Hard Skills)
- Report Preparation (Hard Skills)
- Budget Management (Hard Skills)
- Client Communication (Soft Skills)
9. Geologist, Blue Ridge Environmental Consultants, Richmond, VA
Job Summary:
- Perform pre-field preparation for projects including scheduling/contracting subcontractors, obtaining permits, creating traffic control plans, health and safety plans, and conducting site safety meetings.
- Organize and coordinate field tasks with other team members, the client and subcontractors
- Install and monitor various types of geotechnical instrumentation like inclinometers, piezometers, extensometers, strain gauges, load cells, and settlement monitors.
- Oversee geophysical surveys and borehole clearing activities
- Be responsible for the Quality Control of all work conducted
- Assist in the preparation of geotechnical and environmental reports
- Assist in the preparation of proposals
- Participate in client meetings to discuss project requirements
- Exercise sound judgment on all work-related tasks.
- Provides task management, and may provide case management and/or support senior project managers with project planning and deliverables
- Performs health and safety planning and oversight during project operations
Job Summary:
- Pre-field Preparation (Hard Skills)
- Team Coordination (Soft Skills)
- Instrumentation Installation (Hard Skills)
- Survey Oversight (Hard Skills)
- Quality Control (Hard Skills)
- Report Preparation (Hard Skills)
- Proposal Assistance (Hard Skills)
- Health Safety (Hard Skills)
10. Geologist, Redwood Exploration, Oakland, CA
Job Summary:
- Contribute to the planning and implementation of geochemical and geophysical surveys
- Contribute to the planning and implementation of drilling programs
- Field reconnaissance and geological mapping
- Drill hole logging and sampling
- Prepare, analyze and report data
- Develop and maintain quality control programs
- Build and maintain the integrity of the Company's exploration database
- Assist in the preparation of technical reports for the Company's exploration programs
- Assist with the preparation of board papers, technical presentations
- Provide direction, leadership and oversee personnel and contractors
- Supervise drilling and exploration activities involving employees and contractors
- Prepare and conduct daily safety briefings and monitor safe work practices
- Ensure employees and contractors comply with obligations to safety, the environment, and the legal framework
- Report and update field exploration progress.
Skills on Resume:
- Survey Planning (Hard Skills)
- Field Mapping (Hard Skills)
- Drilling Operations (Hard Skills)
- Data Reporting (Hard Skills)
- Quality Control (Hard Skills)
- Team Leadership (Soft Skills)
- Safety Compliance (Hard Skills)
- Progress Reporting (Hard Skills)
11. Geologist, Mesa Rock Geosciences, Albuquerque, NM
Job Summary:
- Maintenance and enhancement of the company's drilling databases.
- Develop and maintain the database and GIS systems
- Establish and conduct QA/QC processes for geological data
- Create and improve reports from the database for sites, managers, and other departments.
- Provide coaching and training of MMG personnel in geological data and databases
- Provide guidance and assistance to site mine geology departments' core data practices (logging, data collection/storage, and exports).
- Work with database vendors to resolve technical issues and improve the database front end.
- Identify and action continuous improvement opportunities across the GTS portfolio
- Ensure high-quality output for spatial data management systems
- Develop strong working relationships with those who use geological data across the operational sites and within the group office
- Talk to drillers, assess progress, make production estimates, and report to the client via written and verbal communication.
- Perform data entry and regularly update clients and employers with data.
- Wash, photograph, cut, and organize core (quality control and production).
- Ensure the cleanliness, organization, and safety of all worksites.
- Clean and organize equipment so it is ready to go
Skills on Resume:
- Database Management (Hard Skills)
- GIS Systems (Hard Skills)
- Data Quality (Hard Skills)
- Report Creation (Hard Skills)
- Team Training (Soft Skills)
- Process Improvement (Hard Skills)
- Client Communication (Soft Skills)
- Safety Compliance (Hard Skills)