Field Services Representative - Term

Description

• Ensures construction activities comply with City Permits to Operate and Permits to Construct.
• Train staff and/or perform inspection duties related to the construction of roadways, sewer and water facilities and municipal utilities and maintain accurate records and reports.
• Advise project manager or foreman of any suspected anomalies or deviations from approved plans or construction specifications.
• Refer to City Standard Construction Specifications and approved drawings and plans from City engineering groups, and engineering consultants to ensure the water, wastewater, stormwater and roadway infrastructure being constructed is in accordance with these material, labour and installation specifications and approved plans (both on site and in office review).
• Review record drawings, test result reports and acceptance criteria results submitted by contractors and/or consultants against own inspection records, notes, images and drawing mark-ups for accuracy and provide report to developer, project manager and city technical staff as required.
• Inspect and keep records surrounding utility installations and assist with enforcement of deficiency corrections.
• Uses electronic surveying instruments and digital information to as-built information for constructed infrastructure and other engineering projects and installations.
• Follow all rules and regulations as set out in the Provincial Occupational Health and Safety Act and the City of Regina Occupational Health and Safety Manual as they apply to this position.
• Coordinates and monitors projects to ensure code/legislation, safety schedules, contracts, and plans including traffic accommodation, temporary water and sewer bypass pumping, are adhered to
• Assess and document road, water, wastewater and storm infrastructure conditions and provide recommendations for repair and servicing.
• Collect evidence, provide reporting and provide judicial testimony regarding the witnessing of damage to city infrastructure or bylaw infractions.
• Reviews external utilities construction plans for impacts to City infrastructure. Manages any work necessary to modify City infrastructure. Inspects outside utilities’ work as it is being completed to ensure compliance with plans and to protect City infrastructure.
• Issue stop work orders due to policy, procedure or safety violations and levy fines due to violations as prescribed by servicing agreement or delegated authority of various development related bylaws.

Requirements

• Knowledge of field investigation and testing equipment, procedures and practices
• Knowledge of the City’s engineering standards and related legislation
• Must possess a valid Class Five (5) driver’s licence.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with customers and within the City service.
• Will be required to work from variable bases of operation.
• Knowledge of construction and maintenance practices pertaining to roadway, water, wastewater and storm sewer installation along with related infrastructure.
• Knowledge of the general rules and regulations of the Provincial Occupational Health and Safety Act
• Successful candidates may be required to provide a satisfactory criminal record check per the City of Regina's Criminal Record Check Policy.
• Certification through the National Association of Sewer Service Companies
• Skill in Access, Excel, Word, GIS and AutoCAD or similar software.
• Ability to handle conflict and handle difficult situations in a calm, rational and professional manner.
• Proof of education is required.
• The knowledge, skills and abilities obtained through completion of a two (2) year program in a Civil Engineering Diploma program and a minimum of two (2) years related experience in a municipal engineering environment.
• Must be able to move about construction sites independently, use hand tools and perform actions such as move heavy objects 25 kg to perform inspection duties.
• Knowledge of the principles of organization, record keeping, reporting and the ability to apply these principles effectively.
• Knowledge of the use and care of surveying equipment (including Level, Transit, Total Station and GPS units).
• Courses related to municipal construction, inspection, surveying and drafting and a minimum of five (5) years directly related experience in a municipal engineering environment
• Knowledge of engineering plans, schematics and specifications
• Knowledge of job-related office productivity software, internet browsers and search engines, enterprise software, and technology devices
• Must be able to work in confined spaces.
• Must be able and willing to perform work of a physical nature in field environments and inclement weather.
• Knowledge of survey related computer software (Spectra/Geo-tools/Trimble Geomatics Office).

Benefits

• Working shift work

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance