Geological / Geotechnical Drilling Rig Monitor

Job summary

The monitor will oversee drilling rig operations, perform geotechnical testing, and conduct detailed borehole logging in accordance with project specifications. They are also responsible for collecting and transporting soil samples while ensuring safety protocols are followed in an active mine environment.

Job details

Your Opportunity Stantec is currently searching for Geological / Geotechnical Drilling Monitors to support our upcoming drilling programs. Work will be completed on rotation in the field, reporting out of the Calgary office. This position will work independently in the field with support from their project manager. * This is a field position requiring 14/7 fly-in/fly-out rotation * Shifts will be 12 hours (day/night) * Flights provided from Calgary and Edmonton only Your Key Responsibilities * Monitoring Sonic/Mud Rotary/Dual Rotary drilling rigs * Performing geotechnical testing and installations – Slope Inclinometers (SI), Vibrating Wire Piezometers (VWP) * Performing detailed borehole logging in accordance with project specifications in conjunction with the Unified Soil Classification System (USCS) and project facies charts * Ensuring all borehole requirements are achieved as per Borehole Information and Installation Sheet (BIIS) - Obtaining soil samples at required sampling intervals while monitoring and recording SPT results. * Monitoring the collection of warm core and Shelby Tubes from target depths * Transporting collected samples/warm core/Shelby Tubes to appropriate drop-off locations - Driving in an active mine and interacting with heavy equipment QUALIFICATIONS Your Capabilities and Credentials * Working knowledge of the Microsoft office suite * Valid Class 5 Driver’s License with current Driver’s Abstract - Standard First Aid Level C with AED, CSTS, and H2S Alive. * Pre-access drug and alcohol testing and criminal background check. * Additional qualification requirements depending on the project. Education and Experience * 3 years of experience with Sonic/Mud Rotary/Dual Rotary drilling rigs * 3 years of experience in Oil Sands geology and northern Alberta glacial geology * 3 years of experience with geotechnical testing and installations * 1 year of experience in mine driving * Bachelor’s degree or technology diploma in Geology or Geotechnical Engineering, or equivalent experience Physical Requirements * 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. This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice. Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other's talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best. #FeelingEnergized At Stantec, we help deliver the critical minerals needed to power our world, from the cars we drive to the infrastructure powering our communities. And we don’t just design the largest, deepest, and most technically challenging mines in the world—we do it sustainably. We’re helping clients reduce energy usage, adopt clean energy sources, and implement digital solutions and automation. Join our team of mining professionals and you’ll be at the forefront of this evolving industry while building the mine of the future. You’ll also build your own future, with exciting opportunities for development and advancement. Pay Transparency: In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week. Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) will have access to health, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health care spending account, wellness spending account, group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, group tax-free savings account, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage, and paid time off. Temporary/casual employees will have access to group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, and group tax-free savings account. The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

What you’ll do

The monitor will oversee drilling rig operations, perform geotechnical testing, and conduct detailed borehole logging in accordance with project specifications. They are also responsible for collecting and transporting soil samples while ensuring safety protocols are followed in an active mine environment.

Requirements

Candidates must have at least 3 years of experience with specific drilling rigs and Oil Sands geology, along with a relevant degree or diploma. A valid Class 5 Driver’s License, First Aid certification, and the ability to pass pre-access drug and alcohol testing are mandatory.

Benefits

• Health insurance • Dental insurance • Vision insurance • Wellness program • Health care spending account • Wellness spending account • Group registered retirement savings plan • Employee stock purchase program • Group tax-free savings account • Life insurance • Accidental death & dismemberment insurance • Short-term disability plan • Long-term disability plan • Emergency travel benefits • Tuition reimbursement • Professional membership fee coverage • Paid time off

Listed skills

• First Aid · Preferred
• Microsoft Office Suite · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Sonic drilling
• Mud rotary drilling
• Dual rotary drilling
• Geotechnical testing
• Slope inclinometers
• Vibrating wire piezometers
• Borehole logging
• Unified soil classification system
• Soil sampling
• SPT results monitoring
• Mine driving
• Microsoft office suite
• First aid
• H2S alive
• CSTS
• Soil Sampling
• Facies
• Time Off Management
• Valid Driver's License
• First Aid
• Automated External Defibrillator
• Automation
• Drilling
• Drilling Rig
• Geology
• Geotechnical Engineering
• Inclinometer
• Project Management
• Microsoft Office
• Piezometer
• Sampling (Statistics)
• Unified Soil Classification Systems
• Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S) Training
• Environment Health And Safety

Job areas

• Engineering
• Construction
• Energy
• Environmental & Sustainability
• Science & Research
• Geological Technician
• Driller / Drill Operator
• Well Drillers and Borers and Related Workers
• Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas