Geological / Geotechnical Drilling Rig Monitor

Stantec; Calgary; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Stantec is seeking Geological / Geotechnical Drilling Monitors to support upcoming drilling programs. The role is based in Calgary and involves field work with a 14/7 fly-in/fly-out rotation, reporting to the project manager. Shifts are 12 hours (day/night), with flights provided from Calgary and Edmonton only.

The position requires independent field operation with supervision from the project manager. Responsibilities include monitoring drilling rigs, conducting geotechnical tests, logging

Qualifications

• Experience in field drilling monitoring and geotechnical testing.
• Familiarity with USCS and project facies charts.
• Ability to collect and log SPT results and soil samples.
• Ability to operate field equipment under safety procedures.

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 USCS and facies charts.
• Ensuring all borehole requirements are achieved as per 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.

Skills

Field monitoring

Geotechnical testing

Borehole logging

Safety compliance

Education

Geology/Geotechnical engineering degree

Tools

USCS knowledge

BIIS procedures

VWP equipment

Job description

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