EnvironQuest was founded in 2001, and since then, we’ve made it our mission to provide scientifically sound, cost-effective integrated solutions for our customers so they can protect and preserve the environment without sacrificing their ambitions for business growth.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Field Assistant – Air Monitoring Technician
Location: Lagos
Job Responsibilities
Job responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
- Operate and maintain air pollution and meteorological equipment.
- Conducting fieldwork activities for projects (e.g. test setup, data collection)
- Perform basic calculations and computer data entry.
- Prepare and maintain necessary reports and records as required.
- Set up equipment or stations to monitor and collect air samples from sites.
- Collect detailed field notes and photographs to assist with completing reports.
- Prepare chain of custody for analytical testing, recording survey data in approved forms.
- Implement EnvironQuest’s health and safety policies and procedures.
- Travel locally and regionally to project sites.
- Work off-hours and weekends periodically when required.
Requirements
Preferred Qualifications:
- BSc in Physics, Chemistry or Chemical Engineering or related fields.
- Possess Valid Driver’s License.
- Youth Corper
Required Knowledge, Skills and Ability:
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team to meet organization and project objectives.
- Technically adept, flexible, and forward-thinking.
- Exhibits attention to detail, and able to work under periodic time constraints.
- Willingness to travel regionally for short periods of time.
- Able to performing equipment calibrations
- Able to prepare test program.
Job Title: Environmental Data Analyst I
Location: Lagos
Job Responsibilities
Job responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
- Collect data through means such as telecommunications, internet research and database systems
- Collect data (quantitative and qualitative) pertaining to air quality management.
- Verify the accuracy, completeness, and reliability of data
- Assemble and prepare charts, graphs, tables and other depictions of data, surveys, and findings
- Report on analyzed environmental data and present to companies, clients or government agencies
- Apply testing and statistical analysis to environmental data to produce results
- Prepare for a variety of data collection topics, including waste and garbage disposal, environmental hazards, ecosystems, energy, water systems, pollution, meteorological, emissions and sustainability
- Understand environmental regulations, policies and laws and apply them effectively to data sets where applicable
Requirements
Qualifications:
- BSc in Geology, Environmental Science, Chemistry, or related subject
- 3-5 years of professional experience
Required Knowledge, Skills and Ability:
- Proven analytical and problem-solving capabilities
- Possess knowledge of GIS (Geographic Information System) and other statistical software
- Be willing to work occasionally in the field
- Able to make predictions and recommendations based on the collected information.
- Proficient using Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word applications.
- Strong written and presentation skills
- Excellent organizational skills with keen attention to detail.
Job Title: Senior Environmental Data Analyst
Location: Lagos
Job Description
Job responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
- Prepare project budgets and reports to the project team
- Work closely with a team of analysts to produce statistical results of environmental data
- Conduct environmental risk assessments and provide corrective action plans using environmental databases
- Propose recommendations and conclusions based on the analyzation of environmental data
- Prepare and present environmental data reports for clients, government agencies, and within companies, possibly in the non-scientific community
- Produce working models from data analyzation for application into real-world scenarios
Preferred Qualification
- BSc / MSc in Pure/Applied Sciences and extensive work-related experience in a senior role.
- 8 years experience of environmental data management & analysis in a professional services firm
- 8 years of environmental data validation experience, including a demonstrable ability to review data according to EPA guidelines
- Professional Certificate in Data Analysis
- Environmental sampling and reporting experience
- Risk assessment and statistical analysis experience
- Mobile field-data collection, processing, and integration
Required Knowledge, Skills and Ability:
- Possess experience or knowledge of database software
- Demonstrable ability to manage environmental data throughout its life cycle from field sampling through reporting and analysis
- Possess excellent computer skills to analyze and record environmental data systems
- Ability to manage and report chemicals commonly encountered in typical environmental investigations including VOCs, SVOCs, fuels, chlorinated solvents, and PCBs
- Knowledge of Federal and state environmental regulatory requirements
- Skilled at determining the best way to present tabular data depending on project needs
- Experience preparing data for integrated visualization and spatial analysis in platforms such as ArcGIS
- Willing and able to travel to connect with clients or team members
Job Title: Analytical Chemist
Location: Lagos
Job Responsibilities
Job responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
- Plan and execute complex analytical and physical chemistry testing following the laboratory SOPs.
- Identify potential challenges and proactively plan for resolution
- Prepare reagents and solutions according to SOPs
- Calibrate equipment for accuracy, reliability and precision
- Interpret and document lab test results including calculations and observations
- Review peers’ analytical data for accuracy and integrity
- Alert the Senior Chemist of unusual test results and problems encountered during analysis.
Requirements
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, or equivalent
- 3 – 5 years experience in organic or inorganic analysis using CLP, SW-846 and other EPA methods
- Experience applying EPA Functional Guidelines for data validation
Required Knowledge, Skills and Ability:
- Attention to detail and the ability to think critically
- Excellent verbal and written communication skill
- Basic computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office, Spreadsheet, Adobe Acrobat)
- Able to manage analysis timelines
- Laboratory experience with analytical instrumentation such as GC, GC/MS, GC/FID/ECD
- Experience in reviewing data from high-resolution GC/MS techniques for light/heavy hydrocarbons
- Experience in validating data according to the US EPA Functional Guidelines
- Experience reviewing/validating data from other methods/programs is desirable
- Strong organizational skills
- Team player with the flexibility to meet a variety of fluctuating and varied client requirements.
Job Title: Senior Analytical Chemist / Laboratory Coordinator
Location: Lagos
Job Responsibilities
Job responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
- Plan and execute complex analytical and physical chemistry testing following the laboratory SOPs.
- Manage analysis timelines by using testing expertise, advanced chemical knowledge, statistical tools, logic and creativity to overcome challenges.
- Prepare and present analytical results to various stakeholders.
- Identify potential challenges and proactively plan for resolution. Escalate issues to upper management
- Ensure that all reagents and solutions are prepared according to SOPs.
- Keep and maintain all laboratory consumable stock.
- Ensure that equipment is calibrated to confirm accuracy, reliability and precision and all instruments are running properly.
- Interpret and document all test results including calculations and observations in lab documentation
- Review peers’ analytical data for accuracy and integrity
- Approve changes to Lab procedures and Specifications
- Work with environmental scientist team to prioritize samples
- Ensure Strict compliance with Environmental and Safety regulations
- Conduct employee coaching/ mentoring as needed to the workgroup
- Improve technical leadership by training the workgroup, as well as internal business partners and external customers
- Oversee process improvements and data quality to help the team meet business and scientific benchmarks
- Motivates and holds our employees accountable against specific performance objectives
- Maintain lab’s accreditation with different bodies and government (e.g. ISO, DPR, FMEnV, NESREA)
- Identify new technologies and strategies in the fields of environmental chemistry/sampling
- Manages people and performance daily, acting quickly and decisively.
Requirements
Preferred Qualifications:
- BSc / MSc in Chemistry or related field preferred.
- 6 – 8 years’ experience in laboratory operations preferably in a supervisory role
Required Knowledge, Skills and Ability:
- Working knowledge of computers and MS Office software.
- Manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously to meet established deadlines.
- Perform tasks with attention to detail and accuracy.
- Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work under pressure and priorities effectively.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
- Ability to make evaluative judgments.
- Ability to assist in budget preparation.
- Advanced knowledge of laboratory instrumentation.
Job Title: Senior Air Pollution Control Technician
Location: Lagos
Job Description
Job responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
- Take scheduled samples of air sampling sites and keep samples clearly labelled
- Manage sample analysis in the laboratory or send samples to be tested
- Record accurate sampling observations and data to provide to management
- Provide training opportunities for staff members on procedures and health and safety
- Organize sampling data using databases or spreadsheets into periodic reports- daily, weekly, monthly or annual reports
- Ensure regular and proper calibration on sampling and testing equipment
- Work with a team of technicians to obtain multiple samples; deploy tasks as needed
- Oversee large sampling operations and create sampling schedules.
Preferred Qualifications
- B.Sc in Chemistry or Environmental Science.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Ability:
- A good understanding of relevant laboratory sample analysis is an added advantage.
- Thoroughly understanding of various sampling methods and impact on results
- In-depth understanding of air quality and pollution
- Willing to travel locally and regionally to project sites.
Job Title: Air Pollution Control Technician – NYSC
Location: Lagos
Job Descriptions
Job responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
- Test collected samples in the laboratory using specialized equipment and procedures
- Set up, calibrate, stock and utilize mobile laboratories in remote locations if required
- Maintain regular calibration of sampling and/or laboratory equipment
- Analyze and compare air samples to determine changes or similarities at environmental sites
- Keep detailed data reports of all sampling information collected
Preferred Qualification
- Youth Corper
- B.Sc. in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or related fields.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Ability:
- Have knowledge and experience working in air pollution control
- Able to work independently with minimal supervision or closely with a team of individuals across various disciplines or seniority levels
- Ready to travel remote locations while working on a project to sample various sites
- Ready to Work at a single location and take regular samples as required for data gathering
- Ability to work in different environments, dense air particulates, or amidst loud noise.
Deadline: 3rd June, 2020.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: hr@environquest.com using the job title and NYSC as subject of the mail.
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