Environmental Data Analyst
Stantec · Pune, Maharashtra, India
Industrial Machinery Manufacturing · 10,001+ employees
About the role
Perform field and laboratory environmental data management and validation for multi-media chemical data in accordance with USEPA and state guidelines. Act as a liaison between laboratories and project management to ensure data quality and compliance with project-specific work plans.
What they look for
Requirements
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Environmental Science, or Engineering with at least 2 years of experience in environmental analytical chemistry. Proficiency in EQuIS software and familiarity with USEPA analytical methods and laboratory equipment are highly preferred.
Full description
Purpose of Job
Primary Purpose of Job:
- Stantec is seeking qualified individuals to perform field and laboratory environmental data management and data reviews as a part of the Environmental Remediation. Stantec conducts environmental site assessments and the remediation of contaminated land across the globe. These projects typically involve the collection of soil, ediment, surface water, groundwater, and air samples for laboratory analysis to evaluate general chemistry, as well as inorganic, and organic constituents in these media. Data quality assessments involve a preliminary review of quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) samples (e.g., trip blanks, field blanks, duplicates) and laboratory reviews (i.e., case narratives) to evaluate the quality of the analytical data. Data management is a more formal, rigorous process to evaluate the quality of laboratory data, field logs and groundwater sampling data. Candidate must be able to successfully manage and maintain large environmental datasets.
Essential Functions
Key Accountabilities:
- Act as liaison between laboratory, field team, and project management during project implementation as a part of Data Management (DM)
- Perform data review and validation for multi-media chemical data in accordance with United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) National Functional Guidelines, USEPA Regional, and/or State guidelines.
- Evaluate and understand Sampling events, Sampling procedures and the Chain of Custody for Field Sample data preparation
- Evaluate environmental laboratory analytical data for compliance with project QA/QC requirements provided in project-specific Work Plans and Quality Assurance Project Plans (QAPPs)
- Prepare data usability format files for Water Levels & Field Forms (FFWL)– compilation of QA/QC forms (EDD QC), tables and report writing using EQuIS Database.
- Maintain communications with Alliance Partners & Laboratories on requirements for data delivery.
- Support field efforts during preparation of sampling plans and preparation for field work.
- Manage data flow from the Alliance Partners & Laboratory to final reporting
Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible. The Stantec community unites approximately 32,000 employees working in over 450 locations across 6 continents.
