Geotechnical Field Technician
Job Summary
SYSTRA Canada is part of the SYSTRA group an international consulting and engineering group a world leader in the design of transport infrastructures. SYSTRA Canada is an engineering and consulting firm whose primary focus is to offer transportation solutions whether for passengers or goods: feasibility studies of building a new railway line increasing the capacity of the existing infrastructure privatization of a railway.
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Systra Canada is hiring for Geotechnical Field Technicians for Transit Projects in Ontario.
- Supervise geotechnical drilling operations including SPT and CPT testing in-site geotechnical testing soils strata logging and soil sample logging
- Conduct asphalt and concrete coring operations ;collect geotechnical soil and asphalt samples.
- Observe and record site conditions drainage patterns and construction operations
- Support for laboratory and factual reporting teams
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver project objectives on time and within budget.
- Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards codes and health & safety regulations.
- Oversee field investigations observe borehole drilling and asphalt/concrete coring and
- Support inspection and instrumentation implementation as required during construction/pre-construction monitoring.
- Conduct site investigations and soil sampling
- Analyze soil rock and groundwater conditions
- Perform geotechnical analysis and interpret data
- Experience in completing peer reviews of technical documents and reports
- Draw on technical skills and expertise to design install and conduct ongoing maintenance of remediation systems
- Scope & Report preparation
- Maintain excellent client relationships in various industries
- 5 years of experience conducting or supervising geotechnical field investigations including knowledge of drilling/coring methodologies (SPT PQ/HQ coring CPT) and soil identification and sampling procedures.
- CET or CTech preferred.
- University degree in a related field of study such as Environmental Engineering Environmental Science Hydrogeology or Geology
- Highly technical abilities in environmental site assessment and remediation design combined with a mechanical aptitude
- Knowledge of risk assessment/remediation systems/techniques
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Excellent oral and written communication skills as well as advanced technical writing abilities
- Ability to problem solve troubleshoot and put forth creative solutions
SYSTRA Canada is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that values applications from all and offers employment equity based on the merits and abilities of candidates and personnel.
Note: In this description the masculine gender is used for easy reading purposes and includes the feminine.
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