Geotechnical Technologist – Chetwynd in Calgary, AB

Overview

SGS

Branch Calgary AB CA

Position:
Geotechnical Technologist – Chetwynd
Location:
Calgary, AB

as field drilling investigations, instrumentation installation and monitoring and foundation installation monitoring. Inspect, prepare and review daily reports…

Perform and monitor testing and inspection activities of the Company’s operations and/ or Client’s project sites with a high degree of precision and strict compliance to Health & Safety and Company’s Code of integrity and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Complete field testing as well as daily inspection reports which detail the daily project activities.
• Perform driven and cast in place pile monitoring and reporting.
• Conduct soils compaction and moisture testing and collection of material samples for laboratory testing.
• Complete air and slump tests, (cast compressive strength cylinders), compaction testing (nuclear moisture-density gauge) and aggregate production monitoring (field sieve analysis).
• Maintain all field protocols with regards to SGS procedures and project requirements.
• Collect necessary specifications and documentation needed for the specific project.
• Maintain field integrity with good housekeeping and equipment maintenance daily.
• Maintain vehicle (if supplied) with good housekeeping and daily condition reports.
• Perform geotechnical related projects, such as field drilling investigations, instrumentation installation and monitoring and foundation installation monitoring.
• Inspect, prepare and review daily reports for pile monitoring and compaction testing.
• Carry out routine inspection of company vehicles as required.
• Mentor new workers on site.

Additional Information

For candidates who meet these pre-requisites, SGS offers a stimulating professional environment and a very competitive compensation package.

Please note that candidates applying for Canadian job openings must be authorized to work in Canada.
SGS is the World’s Leading Inspection, Testing, Verification & Certification Company

SGS Canada is an Employment Equity Employer

Qualifications

• This position requires a college diploma or university degree in a related field (Civil Technology) with at least three years experience in the field as a Technologist.
• A class 5 Driver’s License is mandatory with clean abstract for last three years.
• Must be proficient in using various types of computer software (Word, Excel. PowerPoint & Outlook).
• Thorough knowledge of testing and inspection methodologies and standard procedures.
• Experience to perform various tests and inspections as mentioned in the core responsibilities.
• Proficiency to use/ operate test and inspection equipment and devices.
• Experience to record test results, write brief reports.
• Understanding of related technical standards and industry terminologies.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision.
• Must demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills including grammar and composition.
• Good team player with sense of responsibility.
• Excellent planning, organization, and decision making skills.
• Ethical with high level of integrity.
• Ability to work well as part of a team & independently.