Senior Field Geologist / Field Manager

51m51 minutes ago

Bristol Bay Construction Holdings LLC

Knoxville, US · Full-time · $105,000 – $135,000

About this role

Aerostar SES, LLC seeks a Senior Field Geologist / Field Manager to direct a large, complex environmental investigation at K.I. Sawyer in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. This leadership role starts with a six-month field-intensive deployment beginning mid-April 2026. It transitions to the Knoxville, Tennessee office for reporting and ongoing project work.

Oversee simultaneous field operations including multiple drilling crews, well installation, and multi-media environmental sampling programs. Manage dynamic field conditions, make real-time technical decisions, and ensure adherence to safety, quality, and regulatory requirements. Direct daily operations with scheduling, logistics, and subcontractor coordination.

Mentor multidisciplinary field teams of geologists, technicians, drilling crews, and subcontractors. Coordinate concurrent sampling of groundwater, soil, sediment, surface water, and vapor. Serve as primary liaison with project managers, clients, regulators, and stakeholders for progress updates.

Follow field deployment with office support for data interpretation, technical reporting, and planning subsequent phases. Enjoy a 10 days on / 4 days off rotation with extensive travel, per diem, and travel support. Join a growing Environmental Business Line offering long-term stability and career growth.

Requirements

Highly experienced in managing dynamic field conditions
Capable of making real-time technical decisions
Demonstrated ability to ensure strict adherence to safety, quality, and regulatory requirements
Proficiency in overseeing multi-media environmental sampling programs
Experience coordinating drilling crews and well installation activities
Knowledge of QA/QC procedures for field documentation and reporting
Skilled in coordinating with regulators, clients, and stakeholders

Responsibilities

Serve as on-site Field Manager overseeing all investigation activities
Direct daily field operations, including scheduling, logistics, and subcontractor coordination
Manage and mentor multidisciplinary field teams, including geologists, technicians, drilling crews, and subcontractors
Coordinate multiple drill rigs and concurrent sampling programs (groundwater, soil, sediment, surface water, and vapor)
Oversee well installation, environmental monitoring, and remediation field activities
Ensure compliance with work plans, health and safety requirements, and regulatory standards
Provide real-time problem solving and adapt field strategies to changing site conditions
Implement and enforce QA/QC procedures for all field activities