Environmental Field Scientist / Junior Project Manager

Location: Carlsbad, New Mexico

Employment Type: Full-Time

Compensation: $26–$34 per hour DOE Overtime Performance Incentives

Earth Systems is actively growing in the Permian Basin and is hiring a driven Environmental Field Professional ready to operate in high-production, oil & gas environments.

This role is field-intensive and performance-oriented. You will support active remediation, compliance, and restoration projects while building into project management responsibility. We are looking for professionals who move with urgency, take ownership in the field, and want to grow into leadership.

If you’re comfortable around rigs, equipment, excavation crews, and tight schedules, you’ll fit here.

What You’ll Do

• Execute soil and groundwater sampling in active oilfield environments
• Support excavation oversight, remediation, and site restoration
• Coordinate with drillers, heavy equipment operators, and subcontractors
• Track production quantities, field progress, and daily costs
• Prepare field documentation that supports billing and regulatory reporting
• Assist with scheduling, budgeting, and task management
• Communicate directly with clients and field supervisors
• Travel to regional project sites throughout Southeastern NM and West TX

This is hands-on, physically demanding field work in heat, wind, dust, and industrial conditions. Expect long days during active project phases and a fast operational pace.

What We’re Looking For

• 2 –5 years of environmental, oilfield, remediation, or construction experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Geology, Engineering, or related field preferred
• Strong field presence and ability to manage crews when needed
• Comfort working in active oil & gas environments
• High accountability and ability to meet production deadlines
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable MVR
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and work extended hours outdoors

We value field capability, leadership potential, and performance mindset.

Preferred Certifications & Experience

• OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER (can be provided)
• Experience in oilfield remediation or spill response
• New Mexico regulatory familiarity
• EIT or GIT certification
• TWIC card or CDL
• Experience supporting small project budgets or client coordination

Schedule & Work Environment

• 40 hours per week depending on project demands
• Overtime expected
• Combination of field execution and light project coordination
• Industrial job sites including active well pads, tank batteries, and excavation areas

Candidates must reside within commuting distance of Carlsbad, NM or be willing to relocate prior to start.

Performance & Growth Incentives

This is not a static role.

High performers may qualify for:
• Rapid progression into full Project Manager responsibilities
• Expanded authority over subcontractor oversight and client interaction

We reward output, accountability, and leadership initiative.

About Earth Systems

Earth Systems is an environmental consulting and remediation firm supporting commercial, industrial, and energy-sector clients. We are committed to safety, regulatory compliance, operational excellence, and environmental stewardship across all projects.

EnviroTrac Alignment

Earth Systems is an EnviroTrac Company. Affiliated Companies: Earth Systems · Earth Systems Response & Restoration · Bio-Tech Consulting · Envirotactics · Spangler Environmental · EnviroTrac. Together, we provide environmental consulting, remediation, and compliance services across multiple states, supporting commercial, industrial, and energy-sector clients.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Earth Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.

Drug-Free Workplace

Earth Systems maintains a Drug-Free Workplace. All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment drug screening, background check, and motor vehicle record review consistent with position requirements.