Survey Crew Chief

Northeastern Alberta Aboriginal Business Association; Fort McMurray; On-site; CAD 57,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Company pension

Dental care

Disability insurance

Extended health care

Life insurance

Vision care

Job summary

Foresite Geomatics Ltd. in Fort McMurray AB seeks an experienced Survey Crew Chief for 4 FIFO rotations. Roles are based on union group ratings with hourly base rates and benefits described below.

The position requires field surveys using GNSS, Total Stations, 3D scanning and GPR, with responsibilities ranging from design surveys to as-built documentation. Local candidates or relocation plans are preferred; FIFO and company housing may be provided.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in the survey field with conventional skillset.
• Post-secondary education in Geomatics or related discipline preferred; willingness to complete courses if not.
• Experience with underground utility locating is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Operate survey equipment (GNSS, total stations, levels, locators, 3D scanners).
• Perform civil, mechanical, and structural field surveys and ensure client objectives are met.
• Produce as-built and pre-engineering surveys; perform layout and grade staking.

Skills

Survey experience

Strong communication

Valid driver’s license

Education

Geomatics education

Tools

GPR equipment

3D scanning

Faro equipment

Job description

Job description

Foresite is currently offering a 14/7 FIFO rotation for Four (4) Survey Crew Chief positions, and we are looking to fill these positions immediately. The role will be primarily located at Suncor Base Plant where Foresite’s office is located. Foresite services clients across the RMWB so job location can vary.

This is a union-based position through the local OE955 and will be subject to good standing members or initiation/registration dues. The benefits to a union-based position are:

• Pension (10% of all ST hours up to a maximum of 50 hours per week)
• Health & Wellness fund ($1.85 on all hours worked)
• Training fund ($0.07 on all hours worked)
• Vacation (4% on all ST hours worked for 1-5 years and 6% on all ST hours worked for 5+ years)
• Holiday (4% on all ST hours worked)

Roles are based on union group ratings with an hourly base rate and calculated gross rate taking these benefits into account:

• Group 1 – Base $47.58 Gross $58.11-59.06 Working Foreman
• Group 2 – Base $43.78 Gross $53.63-54.51 Senior Crew Chief
• Group 3 – Base $41.78 Gross $51.13-51.96 Junior Crew Chief

Overtime will be paid for hours worked over eight (8) in a day or forty-four (44) in a week (Sunday to Saturday).

Hourly Wage and Flight/Housing availability will be dictated based on level of experience and certification.

Responsibilities/Accountabilities:

• Skilled with the use of various survey equipment (GNSS Receivers, Total Stations, Levels, Locators, 3D scanners etc.) and ensures all company equipment and vehicles are properly operated and maintained
• Completes civil, mechanical, and structural field surveys and works closely with supervision/management to ensure all client objectives are met
• Perform survey calculations for field fit designs when needed
• Layout/As-built piles and mark/check/as-built cut-off elevations
• Grade/slope staking
• Complete detailed as-built and pre-engineering surveys
• Underground utility locates in plant and mining/tailings environment
• Pipeline corridor locates
• Concrete and Rebar scanning using GPR equipment
• Provides necessary documentation to office staff including any field notes, computations, and other survey data
• Communicates effectively with team members and ensures tasks are completed on time
• Performs all health and safety duties as identified in the company’s safety procedures
• Ability to work independently as a leader and as a team supporting training of Survey Assistants and Jr. Survey Crew Chiefs
• Eager/open minded to learn new methods and use of technology
• Must be punctual/reliable for shift work start times
• Ability to absorb feedback and adjust to corporate strategies

Qualifications:

• Applicants must have 2+ years of experience in the survey field with a conventional survey skillset
  Successful completion of a post-secondary education program in Geomatics or a related discipline with a concentration in Industrial & Civil Construction Survey is an asset. If not than a willingness to complete the Survey Theory & Calculations program through Northern Lakes College is preferred (union compensates successful completion of each course). Equivalent experience will be evaluated.
• Industrial and pipeline survey experience is viewed as an asset
• Underground Utility Locating Experience is viewed as an asset
• Specific experience with GPR equipment is viewed as an asset
• Experience with SX10 – 3D scanning and Faro equipment is viewed as an asset
• Energy Safety Canada Common Safety Orientation (CSO) is viewed as an asset
• Ground Disturbance, H2S Alive and First Aid is viewed as an asset
• Underground/Line Locating Certification is viewed as an asset
• Advanced UAV Pilot Certification is viewed as an asset
• Strong communication skills required
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License (with a clean 3-year abstract)

Ability to Commute/Relocate:

Fort McMurray, AB. FIFO available, Company housing or camp may be provided for non-local staff. Reliably commute. (Local candidates or plans to relocate for work are preferred).

About Us:

Established in 2008, Foresite Geomatics Ltd. operates at Suncor Base Plant and services a vast range of clients across the RMWB and Oil Sands sites. Foresite offers services such as Construction Survey, Buried Utility Locating, Drone Survey’s, Ground Penetrating Radar, 3D Laser Scanning and Technical Consulting.

At Foresite our goal is to exceed the expectations of our clients by offering engaging customer service, flexibility in support requests, high standard final quality deliverables and a safe work culture.

Foresite utilizes current leading-edge equipment from the Survey and Line Locating industry and employs some of the most highly skilled workers in their field.

We look forward to those joining our team and the Foresite culture.

Your trusted Survey & Geomatics Solution Provider.

Closing Date:

Closing date for this employment opportunity will be open until suitable candidates are found.

We thank all candidates for their interest. However, only suitable candidates will be considered for an interview and contacted directly.

Job Types:

Full-time, Permanent

Pay:

$41.65-$47.58 per hour

Benefits:

• Company car
• Company pension
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Vision care

Schedule:

• 10-hour shift
• Day shift
• Overtime

Experience:

Surveying: 3 years (required)

Work Location:

In person, Fort McMurray AB