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Title
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Description
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We are looking for a dedicated Environmental Geologist to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for studying the Earth's solid and liquid matter that constitutes the Earth's crust and the processes and history that have shaped it. They will also be responsible for investigating the structure and evolution of the Earth's crust to understand its past, plan for its future, and identify, extract, and protect its natural resources. The Environmental Geologist will also be responsible for studying and mitigating pollution, contamination, and other environmental problems, and for advising on the environmental impact of construction and infrastructure projects. This role requires a deep understanding of geology, environmental science, chemistry, and physics, as well as strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Responsibilities
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- Analyze samples to determine their content and characteristics.
- Use geological, geophysical, geochemical, and remote sensing techniques to investigate the Earth's crust.
- Study and interpret geological, topographical, geophysical, and geotechnical maps, aerial photographs, and satellite and radar images.
- Investigate and predict natural disasters and other geological events such as earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and landslides.
- Advise on the extraction of minerals, petroleum, and groundwater.
- Study and mitigate pollution, contamination, and other environmental problems.
- Advise on the environmental impact of construction and infrastructure projects.
- Prepare reports and maps, and present findings to clients, colleagues, and other stakeholders.
- Stay up-to-date with the latest research and developments in geology and environmental science.
Requirements
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- A master's degree or Ph.D. in geology or a related field may be required for some positions.
- Experience in fieldwork and laboratory analysis.
- Knowledge of geological, geophysical, geochemical, and remote sensing techniques.
- Ability to interpret geological, topographical, geophysical, and geotechnical maps, aerial photographs, and satellite and radar images.
- Understanding of the processes and history that have shaped the Earth's crust.
- Ability to predict natural disasters and other geological events.
- Knowledge of the extraction of minerals, petroleum, and groundwater.
- Ability to study and mitigate pollution, contamination, and other environmental problems.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- What is your experience with fieldwork and laboratory analysis?
- How do you interpret geological, topographical, geophysical, and geotechnical maps, aerial photographs, and satellite and radar images?
- How do you predict natural disasters and other geological events?
- What is your experience with the extraction of minerals, petroleum, and groundwater?
- How do you study and mitigate pollution, contamination, and other environmental problems?
- What are your analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills like?