CONTAMINATED LAND GRADUATE CONSULTANT

Job Description

“CONTAMINATED” LAND GRADUATE CONSULTANT About the Business ESP - Environmental & Safety Professionals are a multidisciplinary firm of environmental and OH&S specialists offering a wide range of consulting services. With offices in Melbourne, Sydney and Newcastle, ESP provides practical, cost effective and technically sound contaminated land and groundwater, OH&S and asbestos management services targeting clients’ needs that include prospective purchasers, developers, construction companies, petroleum distributors, general manufacturing facilities, childcare facility operators, municipal councils and government departments. About the Role ESP needs a Full-time environmental consultant with credibility, experience and technical skills to assist the team with marking to win new business and maintain our existing clients. Happy and satisfied clients are critical to our expansion. The successful candidate(s) will have the following. Background: Tertiary level qualifications in BSc/B Eng in Environmental, Geology, Earth Science or Hydrogeology from a recognised Australian institution. Experience: Relevant contaminated land degree/experience in all or a selection of environmental site assessments, groundwater investigations and monitoring, waste characterisation, remedial action and environmental management planning, acid sulphate soil investigations pertaining to environmental auditing, divestment/acquisition, due diligence assessments, environmental legislative compliance and environmental management systems. Also, a working understanding of contaminated land & OHS guidelines and experience in Australia. Your duties would be as follows: Site inspections to identify visible signs of contamination and potentially contaminating activities. Field sampling i.e. soil sampling hand augering and drilling assessment works as part of site divestment, regulatory requirements and due diligence, hand bailing and low flow groundwater sampling techniques from groundwater bores, landfill gas and soil vapour assessment as part of site field works for projects under environmental audit. Drawing of AutoCAD site plans and cross-sections, Surfer groundwater flow direction plans and ProcUCL software for laboratory result statistical analysis appraisals. Preparing borehole and groundwater well logs following sampling on Strata Explorer Software. Tabulating laboratory results and comparison of results to relevant guidelines. Writing of reports such as environmental site assessments and waste categorisation including site history and background reviews. Issuing of reports to requesting clients. Liaising with laboratories and equipment suppliers to ensure sufficient sampling equipment is available. Completion of chain of custody and safety forms. Project management, compilation of reports and general office administration works including preparation of quotes and invoices and, internal computer office support. Management of ISO documentation and liaison with external ISO auditors. Personal Attributes: A strong team and client focus. A sound appreciation of accountability in regard to the delivery of projects. Excellent project planning, management and organisational skills. Capability in the areas of problem solving, study and development. Ability to perform and demonstrate field works. Excellent report writing and verbal communication skills. Sound business acumen including preparation of tenders and proposals. Salary: ESP offers attractive remuneration and professional development choices based on experience. Approximately $60,000 plus superannuation, with increases upon performance and achievements. Contact Information Please email a CV to Luke Richards (Environmental Manager) at or enquire for further information. Employment Type: Full-time Work Eligibility: Permitted to work permanently with no restriction. Location of work: ESP Melbourne, Unit 2, 2B Parker Street, Footscray, VIC, 3011, Australia Job Type: Full-time Pay: From $60,000.00 per year Benefits: Employee mentoring program Schedule: 8 hour shift Monday to Friday Language: English (Required) Work Authorisation: Australia (Required) Work Location: In person #J-18808-Ljbffr