Geotechnical Engineering Technologist

Description

• Receiving samples, scheduling tests, and completing tests. Tracking updates to be provided to the client, upon request
• Participating and following site-specific Health Safety Environment (HSE) policies and that the safety standard procedures are strictly adhered to with the goal of achieving zero workplace incidents and promotion of a safe work environment for all
• Identifying and reporting hazards and unsafe conditions and seek to improve safety with reference to known policies and procedures
• Maintaining observation instruments as appropriate. Typical tasks may include but are not limited to winterization and miscellaneous maintenance (e.g. removal of water from slope inclinometers, repairing casing caps, guards and other surface appurtenances)
• Taking readings from vibrating wire piezometers, pneumatic piezometers, standpipes, transducers, flow meters and pumping wells
• Performing Quality Control (QC) of all readings (e.g. allow noise in slope inclinometer reading(s) to reduce before recording the reading), data entry, outputs and determine if instrument readings are of good quality or if re-reads are required
• Performing visual inspection of geotechnical structures and informing the client of any concerns or abnormalities
• Ensuring tests are completed in accordance with relevant standards. The testing scope completed at the lab encompasses:
• Maintaining, cleaning and adding to or replacing lab equipment
• Collecting water samples from monitoring wells, pumping wells, and surface infrastructure.
• Reporting on technical construction monitoring observations and results and providing guidance during construction
• Prioritizing work to meet the client’s requirements
• Logging and uploading sampling results to the client’s database
• Interpreting design and IFC drawings, as well as material and construction specifications
• Troubleshooting technical issues in the field to consistently deliver high quality results.
• Entering, maintaining, and updating instrumentation data files and drawings as directed by the client
• Programming, installing and downloading information from data loggers
• Conducting standard hydrogeological field testing on pumping and monitoring wells
• Documenting significant events or observations related to the job (i.e. Environmental, Hazard ID, Job Observations, etc.)
• Participating in daily tailgate meetings
• Adhering to quality control, documentation, and data management procedures
• Monitoring geotechnical parameters to provide quality control in accordance with design and sampling/testing specifications
• Documenting significant events or observations related to the job (i.e. Environmental, Hazard ID, Job Observations, etc.).
• Commissioning/initializing, extend, lower, aid in trenching, and otherwise modify geotechnical and/or hydrogeological instruments/wells
• Taking readings from slope inclinometers, in-place inclinometers and SAAs
• Completing advanced soil sampling and compaction testing using a portable nuclear gauge
• Performing maintenance and troubleshooting on cables, data loggers, and automated data acquisition system
• Maintaining proper chain of custody tracking of all samples from receipt to disposal
• Identifying and engaging with key stakeholders to gather information and background
• Assisting and performing proper decommissioning/abandonment of geotechnical and hydrogeological wells/instruments
• Completing Chain of Custody forms and filing appropriately for soil samples
• Operating light vehicles (4x4 pickups) and/or all-terrain vehicles to gain access to instruments located in potentially remote areas
• Contributing to standardized procedures and policies, as well as the identification and execution of shared goals and objectives
• Operating light vehicles (4x4 pickups) and/or all-terrain vehicles to gain access to construction areas located throughout the mine
• Storing, transporting and maintaining nuclear densometers
• Classification of Soils for Engineering Purposes as per ASTM D2487

Requirements

• Working knowledge of geotechnical material testing equipment and sampling
• Hydrometer particle size analysis as per ASTM D422
• A minimum 1 years of relevant industry experience including mine driving is considered an asset
• These positions require a pre-access drug and alcohol testing and criminal background check
• Extensive experience with northern Alberta glacial geology and Athabasca Oil Sands Geology having worked in the oil sands or glacial soils previously
• Density and unit weight of soil in place by Sand-Cone as per ASTM D1556
• This position has minimum physical requirements as outlined in the Stantec Field Physical Demands Assessment. A fit for duty assessment is required prior to deployment in the field and is a condition of employment. Additional physical demands may be required and will be defined in the Project Specific HSE plans.
• Moisture content as per ASTM D4643
• Demonstrating proficiency in the competencies outlined in the applicable Core Competency Profile
• Valid Class 5 Drivers License with current Driver’s Abstract
• You must have Standard First Aid Level C with AED, CSTS, and H2S Alive
• A minimum Post-Secondary Technical Diploma in geological, geotechnical, civil or mining disciplines
• Standard proctor and Modified proctor testing as per ASTM D698 and D1557
• Developed understanding of radiation safety, policies and procedures
• Working knowledge of geotechnical material testing equipment and soil sampling
• Sieve analysis to no. 200 sieve as per ASTM D422
• Working knowledge of the Microsoft office suite of programs
• Professional designation with either the Association of Science and Engineering Technology Professionals of Alberta (ASET) or the Applied Science Technologists and Technicians of BC (ASTTBC) is considered an asset

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance