Technician

Call & Nicholas, Inc.; Tucson (AZ); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long-term disability

Life insurance

401k with 5%+ company matching

Job summary

Call & Nicholas, Inc. is a geotechnical engineering firm based in Tucson, AZ, seeking a field-oriented individual to join the vibrating wire piezometer installation team.

Travel to mine sites across Arizona and the western US is a core part of the role, with outdoor field work in varying environments and potential alternating shifts. The position requires 5+ years in a technical field, strong problem-solving ability, and robust communication skills.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in engineering, mechanical, or technical field or related hands-on industry.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Install vibrating-wire piezometers and TDR cables at drill sites.
• Perform site characterization, drillhole stability assessment, and data collection.
• Document and report field data and analyses; maintain records and client communications.

Skills

Strong communication

Independent work

Problem solving

Engineering mindset

Education

STEM degree (undergraduate preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Hand tools

Job description

Call & Nicholas is an internationally recognized geotechnical engineering firm based in Tucson, AZ that provides consulting services to clients in the mining industry. CNI has been in existence since 1979 and employs engineers, geologists, and support staff. We are an industry leader in geotechnical services and proud to be 100% employee owned. Check us out further on our website at www.cnitucson.com

Job Description

We are seeking a hardworking individual to join our consulting group based in Tucson, AZ. The position is with our vibrating wire piezometer installation team doing the following:

• Travel to mine sites and work with drill crews to install specialty geotechnical and hydrogeology instruments in drill holes including vibrating-wire piezometers and TDR cable at various sites mostly in Arizona and in the western US.
• Field work will include site characterization, drillhole stability assessment and downhole equipment installation, geologic and geotechnical mapping, and geomechanical core logging.
• Data collecting and processing of downhole installed equipment and data reduction.
• Technical documentation and reporting of field data and analysis work.
• Must be willing to travel 50-75% of the time. All field work will be outdoors in varying environments.
• Willing to do alternating shift work as needed. Work on-call shifts.
• Communicate with clients and geologic drillers to educate on procedures and solve problems. Maintain DOT driving and project labor records.

Qualifications

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in an engineering, mechanical, or technical field, such as military service, maintenance, fabrication, civil construction, or a similar hands-on industry. We are willing to train the right candidate.
• Demonstrated integrity, self-motivation, and the ability to work independently in remote locations on high-value projects.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Microsoft Excel, including modifying worksheets, editing formulas, creating charts, and analyzing data.
• Comfortable using a variety of hand tools and battery-powered tools safely and effectively.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities with an engineering mindset and the ability to lead and work effectively within a team.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record and the ability to pass a Department of Transportation (DOT) medical examination.
• Flexibility to work day or night shifts based on project requirements.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Preferred

• Undergraduate coursework or degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) field.
• Experience driving work trucks and operating light trailers.
• Hands-on experience using a wide variety of hand tools and battery-powered tools.
• Experience performing outdoor field work in varying weather and environmental conditions.
• Previous shift work experience and flexibility to work day or night shifts as needed.
• Experience training, mentoring, or supervising others.
• Experience working in a service-based business or customer-focused environment.

Additional Information

Starting Pay

$25–$30 per hour, depending on prior experience and education.

• Long-term disability, life insurance
• 401k with 5%+ company matching contribution
• Annual profit-share and merit bonuses
• PTO, Sick leave, and 9 observed holidays
• Paid Maternity and Parental leave
• Casual workplace
• Professional Development Fund

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.