Automation Specialist

Description

• Commissioning of telemetry enabled automated data acquisition systems for monitoring programs including integrating sensors with dataloggers and building out connectivity networks.
• Identifying and reporting hazards and unsafe conditions and seeking to improve safety with reference to known policies and procedures
• Entering, maintaining, and updating instrumentation data files and drawings as directed by the client
• Programming, installing and downloading information from data loggers
• Participating in and following sitespecific 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
• Documenting significant events or observations related to the job (i.e. Environmental, Hazard ID, Job Observations, etc.)
• Maintaining monitoring programs by troubleshooting and diagnosing issues and completing service and calibration work.
• Participating in daily tailgate meetings
• Commissioning/initializing, extend, lower, aid in trenching, and otherwise modify geotechnical and/or hydrogeological instruments/wells
• Performing maintenance and troubleshooting on automated data acquisition systems
• Identifying and engaging with key stakeholders to gather information and background
• Operating light vehicles (4x4 pickups) and/or allterrain vehicles to gain access to instruments located in potentially remote areas
• 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 rereads are required
• Documentation of installation and configuration details.
• Taking readings from vibrating wire piezometers, pressure transducers, standpipes, slope inclinometers, inplace inclinometers and SAAs
• Assisting and performing proper decommissioning/abandonment of geotechnical instruments and hydrogeological wells.
• Installing equipment onsite using planned approaches or fieldfitting when necessary.

Requirements

• Working knowledge of the Microsoft office suite of programs.
• Offroad driving experience is considered an asset
• A minimum PostSecondary Technical Diploma in Mechanical, Instrumentation or Electrical Engineering Technology
• Demonstrating proficiency in the competencies outlined in the applicable Core Competency Profile
• Valid Class 5 Drivers License with current Driver’s Abstract
• A minimum 2 years of relevant industry experience including mine driving is considered an asset.
• Membership in the International Society of Automation (ISA) is considered an asset.
• 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.
• Highly motivated individual with good leadership and communication/networking skills
• Experience with geotechnical and hydrogeological data acquisition systems such as Campbell Scientific, EWS, RST, Geokon, Ackcio, InSitu, etc.
• This position requires preaccess drug and alcohol testing, functional fitness examination and criminal background check.
• Must be able to carry 20 kg 100 m over rough terrain continuously

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance