NEW! Contractor Vapor Pin Kit now available

Our new contractor Vapor Pin kit includes the following:
10 Vapor Pins™;
20 Sleeves;
20 Vapor Pin™ Caps;
10 Secure Flush Mount Covers;
1 Spanner Screwdriver;
1 Stainless Steel Drilling Guide;
1 Installation/Extraction Tool;
1 Brush;
1 Water Dam for leak testing;
1 Vapor Pin™ SOP; and
Hard-sided carrying Case.
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Contractor Vapor Pin Kit

Career Opportunities with Cox-Colvin

Cox-Colvin and Associates currently has the following career opportunities available in our Columbus, Ohio office.

Geologist/Hydrogeologist
Seeking Geologist/Hydrogeologist with Master's Degree and 2 to 5 years of experience in the technical implementation and management of investigation/remediation and groundwater monitoring projects. Some level of field work will be required. Candidates should possess excellent writing, communication, and problem solving skills.

Environmental Engineer
Seeking Environmental Engineer with 3 to 5 years of consulting experience in the technical implementation and management of investigation/remediation, facility compliance, and groundwater monitoring projects. Some level of field work will be required.

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