Geotechnical Field Technician

Englobe; Dartmouth; Hybrid; CAD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Flexible schedules

Job summary

Englobe seeks a geotechnical technician to join a dynamic team supporting projects across environment, renewable energies, and construction sectors. You will perform field testing, sampling and logging, assist senior staff, and contribute to technical reports.

A hybrid work arrangement and strong emphasis on safety are offered. The role involves testing in field and laboratory settings, occasional travel to remote sites, and collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver quality results

Qualifications

• Technical diploma in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering is required.
• Experience with Soil/Aggregate, Asphalt, and Laboratory testing is essential.
• Strong emphasis on occupational health and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Undertaking geotechnical and construction quality control field testing and inspections at various projects.
• Logging geotechnical drilling operations and preparing data.
• Assisting senior staff with sample collection, preparation and testing.
• Setting up, performing tests and logging results in field and lab.
• Preparing reports, summaries, data sheets or graphs for supervisor interpretation.
• Maintaining safe work practices and completing field, lab and office tasks.
• Generating deliverable documentation such as technical reports and qualification packages.

Skills

Soil testing experience

Aggregate testing experience

Laboratory testing experience

Health and safety awareness

Education

Technical Diploma in Civil Engineering or Geotechnical Engineering

Tools

CSA/CCIL/ACI certification

Job description

Your mission

You will play an important role in a dynamic and passionate team, collaborating on a variety of projects of all sizes and scopes in the environment, renewable energies, hydroelectricity, transportation, materials, buildings and climate change markets. Boldness, innovation and collaboration are an integral part of our daily operations.

Englobe - Who We Are

At Englobe, our rigor is matched by sincere care for our colleagues, our customers, our communities, and the environment. We are committed to making a real difference, one project at a time, and to having a positive, lasting impact. We approach our work with fresh perspectives, relying on collaboration and a diversity of voices. With an entrepreneurial spirit, we empower our customers and communities with boldness and optimism. We are determined to leave a lasting legacy for generations to come.

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Your Main Responsibilities

• Undertaking geotechnical and construction quality control field testing and inspections (i.e. compaction, concrete, rebar, etc.) at various construction projects;
• Undertaking logging of geotechnical drilling operations;
• Assisting senior staff with various tasks required for multi-disciplinary projects including collection, preparation and testing of samples;
• Setting up, performing tests and logging results in the field and laboratory;
• Preparing factual reports, summaries, data sheets or graphs for interpretation of test results by the supervisor;
• Consistently executing safe work practices and work plans while completing field, laboratory and office work;
• Generating and assisting with preparation of deliverable documentation such as technical reports, summaries, data sheets, graphs, proposals and qualification packages;
• Participating in project management, site and staff planning meetings;
• Handling difficult situations with tact and diplomacy to maintain positive working relationships with all internal and external contacts;
• Maintaining records of health and safety information, calibration certificates, equipment manuals and applicable standards;
• Traveling out of town for extended periods of time to remote areas to fulfill field work responsibilities as required.
• Apply and promote Englobe's health and safety rules.

What Makes You Unique

• Technical Diploma in a field related to Civil Engineering or Geotechnical Engineering;
• Experience in one or all of Soil and Aggregate, Asphalt and Laboratory experience;
• More than 5 years of experience in highway materials, construction materials sampling and testing and inspection;
• CSA, CCIL or ACI certification (asset);
• Ability to handle samples up to 25kg of materials regularly;
• Demonstrated interest and sensitivity towards occupational health and safety.

What Makes Englobe Unique

At Englobe, you'll have the opportunity to work on a variety of projects of every size and scope. You'll work in an organization that values you and your experience, and allows you to grow. From day one, you'll enjoy the following benefits:

• Real flexibility;
• Multiple opportunities for professional growth, mentoring and skills development;
• Access to a free telehealth service;
• Flexible schedules and the ability to compress your work hours;
• A hybrid work arrangement;
• A full range of benefits (including cost-sharing group insurance and a group RRSP);
• A confidential employee assistance program for you and your family.

Artificial intelligence tools may be used in the screening or selection of applications for this role.

What Our Employees Say About Us

At Englobe, I've found more than a job, I've found a welcoming, human and stimulating environment. What I appreciate most is the warm atmosphere and the respect accorded to everyone. Your support, patience and encouragement have been enormously important. Thanks to you, I was able to adapt to a new life, a new country and a new rhythm. I felt welcomed, guided and in my place. For me, Englobe is a place where I can grow professionally while maintaining a good life balance. Thank you Englobe, as we say back home, dieureudieuff Englobe.

- Materials testing technician

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