Oil Sands Geotech Field Tech, Fly-In/Fly-Out

WSP in Canada; Fort McMurray; On-site; CAD 44,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flights provided

Camp accommodation provided

Job summary

WSP Canada is seeking a Geotechnical Field Technician for a major Fort McMurray oil sands program. You will support field investigations, construction monitoring, and instrumentation on a two-weeks-in/two-weeks-out FIFO schedule from Calgary/Edmonton/Fort McMurray.

Responsibilities include subgrade evaluation, soil and groundwater testing, and data collection with geotech equipment. Travel and camp accommodations are provided.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Civil Engineering Technology, Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, or related discipline.
• Practical capability supporting drilling programs, soil sampling, test pits, and field investigations.
• Knowledge of soil classification, subgrade evaluation, and field documentation.
• Experience with geotechnical instrumentation, data loggers, telemetry, and remote monitoring systems.

Responsibilities

• Promote a strong safety culture by following site health, safety, and environmental requirements.
• Deliver construction monitoring, subgrade evaluation, soil testing, and reporting.
• Monitor geotechnical drilling investigations using multiple methods and classify samples.

Skills

Geotechnical fieldwork

Soil sampling

Test pits

Geotechnical instrumentation

Data loggers

Remote monitoring

Education

Civil Eng Tech or Civil Eng degree

Tools

Geotechnical instrumentation

Data loggers

Telemetry systems

Remote monitoring systems

Job description

WSP Canada is seeking a Geotechnical Field Technician for a major Fort McMurray oil sands program. You will support field investigations, construction monitoring, and instrumentation on a two-weeks-in/two-weeks-out FIFO schedule from Calgary/Edmonton/Fort McMurray.

Responsibilities include subgrade evaluation, soil and groundwater testing, and data collection with geotech equipment. Travel and camp accommodations are provided.