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Overview:
FPM Remediations, Inc. is looking for summer interns to join our Oneida, NY office for a period lasting from mid-May to mid-August 2024. Our paid Environmental Scientist/Engineer internship provides 40 hours of on-site work per week and an opportunity for students to gain practical experience in the field of environmental site investigation and remediation.
Primary Responsibilities:Under the direction of an FPM Project Manager, the Environmental Scientist/Engineer Intern will provide field and office support for a variety of environmental investigation and remediation projects.
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Education and/or Experience:The ideal candidate will be currently enrolled at an accredited college working towards a bachelor's degree in an environmental science or engineering discipline and possess the following attributes:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to be able to stand; walk; sit; use hands to handle tools and controls; operate vehicles and equipment, reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop; kneel; see, talk, hear. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to be able to stand; walk; sit; use hands to handle tools and controls; operate vehicles and equipment, reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop; kneel; see, talk, hear. The employee must be able to Lifting heavy equipment/supplies up to 50 lbs (Note: lifting more than 50 lbs requires two or more personnel). This position also requires frequent walking, routinely 6+ miles per day (5-6 days per week).Field work is performed in on various outdoor terrain and regularly requires the ability to navigate uneven ground or other obstacles found in natural surroundings.
Some travel to field sites required. Fieldwork involves performing physically demanding tasks and working 10-hour days (typically five (5) 10-hour days per week), potentially in adverse field conditions (cold, hot, high wind, dusty environment, rough terrain) in remote locations.
Additional Details:All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. As an Alaska Native Corporation, Olgoonik provides hiring preference to Olgoonik shareholders, descendants, and their spouses to the extent allowed by law.