Petroleum Geologist jobs in Kansas

Complete project tasks:

o   Create technical reports from site investigations and edit reports created by others

o   Manage work flow for each project throughout the company

o   Request access from property owners for drilling and coordinate with stakeholders

o   Manage inventory of well supplies

o   Keep field notes and borehole logs according to state and company standards.

o   Collect soil samples from hollow stem auger drilling or Geoprobe probing

o   Collect groundwater samples from installed wells or Geoprobe probing

Prepare field team for field work:

o   Calibrate the Photoionization Detector (PID).

o   Ensure the team is properly equipped for the work (supplies, per diem, work orders, project information, etc.)

Field team work:

o   Help with coordinating team efforts in the field.

o   Ensure all equipment is maintained according to manufacturer and company standards.

o   Ensure all client and company safety requirements are adhered to during field activities.

o   Be the point of contact between the company and the public as well as local, state, and federal government agencies.

o   Help with all field tasks to ensure they are completed on time and according to state and company standards.

Help with Drilling operations:

§ Decontaminate sampling equipment according to state and company standards.

§ Notify management of maintenance and repair needs.

§ Assist drill crew as needed.

Install, plug, and repair wells:

§ Set wells correctly according to state and company standards.

§ Install well vaults according to state and company standards.

§ Remove well pads according to state and company standards.

§ Plug wells according to state and company standards.

§ Identify and document what repair is necessary for wells in disrepair.

§ Repair wells, pads, replace manhole covers, etc., as necessary according to state and company standards.

Sample wells:

§ Measure water level according to state and company standards.

§ Purge water according to state and company standards.

§ Collect water samples according to state and company standards.

§ Complete and maintain chain of custody according to state and company standards.

Soil Sampling

§ Collect soil samples according to state and company standards.

§ Fill out soil boring/well log according to state and company standards.

§ Complete and maintain chain of custody according to state and company standards.

Perform field tasks specifically required to be done by a Geologist:

1.    Record borings to state and company standards

2.    Take PID readings

3.    Complete supporting paperwork (sample forms, etc.) according to state and company standards.

o   Work with other team members to ensure work is done on time and according to state and company standards.

o   Help organize team to perform efficiently.

-    Professional Geologist License in Kansas

-    Valid driver’s license.

-    Four (4) year degree in Geology

-    Preferred: OSHA 40 hour HAZWOPER training (can train onsite).