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- Employment type
- Full-time
- Experience level
- Senior · 5+ years
- Apply by
- Oct 31, 2026
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
- Seniority
- Mid-Senior level
Job summary
Inspect and supervise horizontal directional drilling and pipeline construction projects, including field reconnaissance, pre-construction planning, site safety, construction monitoring, and reporting. Coordinate with engineers, clients, contractors, regulators, and other field personnel, and help resolve construction issues.
Job details
Position Requirements This position is field based, and requires extended travel to remote locations year-round. Typical hours are 12-hour day or night shifts, with accommodations directly on site or in a nearby camp or hotel. The Trenchless Crossing Inspector Will Be Responsible For Inspection and supervision of HDD construction projects Field reconnaissance of potential crossing locations – pipeline route and workspace scouting Pre-construction planning in coordination with the engineering team Construction site safety management and daily reporting Detailed construction monitoring and reporting Liaison with regulatory bodies, clients, contractors and BlueFox engineering team Assist crossing and pipeline contractors with construction related issues (troubleshooting, problem solving) This position is of a highly technical nature and requires frequent communication with engineers, construction managers, environmental monitors, surveyors, contractors and clients. The Following Skills Are Required Strong written and verbal communication skills, including proficiency in MS office suite Technical knowledge of pipeline construction, horizontal directional drilling construction and ancillary support services Strong construction management skills, including: cost, schedule, quality and safety Daily monitoring and reporting The Following Experience Is Considered An Asset Knowledge of directional steering and survey systems Familiarity with CSA Z662 and Directive 50 requirements Pipeline welding procedures Construction site safety management and administration Exposure to other trenchless construction methods (Microtunnel, Auger Bore, Direct Pipe, etc.) The ideal candidate will possess at minimum five (5) years of pipeline construction experience with direct HDD experience in Alberta and British Columbia. This is a contract position, and the candidate will need to fulfill the following commercial conditions: Commercial general liability and automobile insurance, WCB and WorksafeBC coverage Current and valid: Driver’s license H2S Alive Standard First Aid / CPR Transportation of Dangerous Goods Ground Disturbance CSTS (or PST) certification WHMIS ATV Safety Training Possess 4x4 vehicle, or have ability to rent as needed
What you’ll do
Inspect and supervise horizontal directional drilling and pipeline construction projects, including field reconnaissance, pre-construction planning, site safety, construction monitoring, and reporting. Coordinate with engineers, clients, contractors, regulators, and other field personnel, and help resolve construction issues.
Requirements
Candidates need strong communication skills, technical knowledge of pipeline and horizontal directional drilling construction, and construction management experience covering cost, schedule, quality, and safety. At least five years of pipeline construction experience, including direct HDD experience in Alberta and British Columbia, is specified; current safety certifications, insurance, WCB coverage, a valid driver’s license, and access to a 4x4 vehicle are also required.
Listed skills
- Construction Management · Preferred
- Troubleshooting · Preferred
- Microsoft Office · Preferred
Other relevant skills
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- Horizontal Directional Drilling
- Pipeline Construction
- Construction Inspection
- Construction Management
- Field Reconnaissance
- Pre-Construction Planning
- Site Safety Management
- Daily Reporting
- Cost Management
- Schedule Management
- Quality Management
- Regulatory Liaison
- Troubleshooting
- Microsoft Office
- Directional Steering and Survey Systems
- Pipeline Welding Procedures
Job areas
- Construction
- Engineering
- Energy
- Trades
- Security & Safety
