Geotechnical Mining Field Technician

Build the foundation for a lasting and successful career in geotechnical engineering by starting with a good team. When we say that we’re full-service, we mean it. You’ll find us in the office and on site. We work indoors and out, above and below ground, over and under water, across projects large and small. From field exploration and laboratory testing to the design and construction management of complex geotechnical structures, our team does work that’s rock solid. Join our team today! Your Opportunity As a Geotechnical and Materials Technician, you will have the opportunity to work on a variety of geotechnical and construction projects in a multi-discipline project team environment. Working in our Saint John or Fredericton, New Brunswick office, you will work closely with an experienced team of engineers and technicians to become part of our dynamic team, primarily performing materials testing services. Your Key Responsibilities In this role you will have the opportunity to work with our mining team made up of geotechnical and hydrotechnical staff supporting mine waste management design and construction. Primary assignments would include working in the field for design investigation and construction phases of projects providing services to monitor and confirm compliance with project design requirements. Other general duties consisting of both field and laboratory work including the following: * Mentoring, coaching and training of junior technical staff as required. * Supporting design investigations through geotechnical investigations (test pitting and borehole drilling programs), instrumentation installation and monitoring. * Primary field construction inspection / testing surfaces would include foundation / bearing soil reviews, fill placement and compaction (visual monitoring and testing with nuclear density gauge, sampling and field testing. More specialized testing may be required depending on project specifications. * Supporting the project team with technical reports, proposals. * Other general field and office related duties.

Perform geotechnical and materials testing services to support mine waste management design and construction. Responsibilities include field investigations, construction inspection, and mentoring junior technical staff.

Requires a technical degree or diploma in a related field with 5-10 years of experience. Candidates must have a valid driver's license and be willing to travel for rotational assignments up to 3 weeks.

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• Geotechnical Investigation
• Materials Testing
• Construction Inspection
• Borehole Drilling
• Nuclear Density Gauge
• Technical Reporting
• Field Supervision
• Instrumentation Installation
• Mine Waste Management
• Soil Review
• Compaction Testing
• Mentoring

• Engineering
• Construction
• Environmental & Sustainability
• Consulting

Minimum education

Professional degree

Minimum experience

5+ years

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week