Trenchless Technician Mechanic

Job Title:Trenchless Technician

Department:Project

Reporting to:Equipment Manager/Site Supervision

Job Purpose and Objectives

The Trenchless Technician at Bothar is responsible for the maintenance servicing and repair of all equipment used by the company. During projects this position is a part of the operations team who are responsible for the safe technical and economical of the companys projects in the field.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Lead the maintenance and service of equipment used in direct pipe Microtunneling auger boring and other Bothar related services.

Prepare equipment work orders service logs and reports in collaboration with the Equipment Manager.

Troubleshoot issues with equipment and conduct required repairs.

Source and procure spare and repair parts assist with inventory management.

Assist with equipment set up as well as equipment disassembly during mobilization commissioning repairs while equipment is operational and demobilization.

Assess equipment following completion of projects make recommendations on required repairs & refurbishment prepare repair estimates & required documentation.

Participate in tailgate and operations meetings as well as regular safety inspections including FLHAs. Reviews of SOPs JSAs and Work Site Observations.

Assist in the training of Technicians and other staff in the technical operation and maintenance of specialized equipment.

Ensure applicable HSE standards set by the client and the company are followed.

Assist other team members in daytoday shop or project activities.

Key Technical Skills and Knowledge

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to demonstrate the following technical skills and knowledge.

Knowledge and understanding of the operation repair and maintenance of heavyduty industrial equipment & power generation equipment. Experience with direct pipe microtunneling and auger boring equipment is an asset.

Operate hand tools and power tools safely and with skill.

Interpret and follow instructions from technical manuals and engineering diagrams.

Determine appropriate testing or troubleshooting procedures to find source of issue.

Knowledge and experience in working with hydraulic and electrical systems.

Basic computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook Excel Word)

Key Competencies

The following soft skills are required for successful job performance in this position and will be assessed to help determine suitability and to measure performance.

Adaptability: Adapts well to changes in assignments and priorities; adapts behavior or work methods in response to new information changing conditions or unexpected obstacles; approaches change positively and adjusts behaviors accordingly. Able to learn and properly apply new jobrelated information in a timely manner.

Attitude & Emotional Intelligence: Exhibits and maintains a positive attitude seeks to understand and problem solve rather than point fingers. Maintains effective performance under pressure; handling stress in a manner that is acceptable to others and to the organization. Ability to perceive interpret and understand the emotions of others. Particularly in leadership roles must display empathy and able to control their own emotions.

Communication & Collaboration: Effectively communicates engaging listeners to ensure understanding and retention while inviting feedback. Keeps others appropriately informed. Demonstrates strong written oral and listening skills. Builds constructive working relationships with clients departments and employees to achieve mutual goals. Acts professionally and supportively with individuals from diverse backgrounds.

Critical Thinking/Problem Solving: Makes decisions and solves problems of varying complexity ambiguity and risk. Analyzes components and recognizes interrelationships. Makes wellinformed decisions based on data from various sources considering facts constraints and consequences.

Self Management/Initiative: Takes action without being asked or required to; achieves goals beyond job requirements; being proactive; taking prompt action to accomplish objectives. Manages own responses to feelings and actions. Uses introspection and selfevaluation to improve their own performance.

Innovation: Creates and introduces new ideas methodologies or processes/procedures that drive the business forward. Facilitates the implementation and acceptance of change within the workplace; encourages others to seek opportunities for different and innovative approaches to addressing problems and opportunities.

Integrity: Behaves in an ethical and fair way consistent with professional standards and rules of conduct. Demonstrates selflessness of action by doing the right thing regardless of personal and professional consequences. Behaves in an honest fair and ethical manner without regard to pressure from other authorities. Takes responsibility and ownership for decisions actions and results. Accountable for both how and what is accomplished.

Safety Awareness Works in a safe manner and promotes safe working conditions. Is aware of conditions and circumstances that affect ones own safety or the safety of others.

Teamwork Participates as an active and contributing member of a team to achieve team goals. Works cooperatively with other team members involves others shares information as appropriate and shares credit for team accomplishments. Able to develop strong cooperative relationships with department heads.

Regulatory/Compliance: Awareness and knowledge of the regulations and laws that impact our business. Maintains compliance around these regulations & laws and seeks guidance when unclear. This includes areas related to health & safety environmental employment law client requirements finance engineering standards etc. Knowing your rights as a worker.

Physical Demand

While performing the duties of this job requirements include prolonged standing walking and/or sitting.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include distance vision peripheral vision depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Computer / control station work is required which will involve visual focus on screens and documents.

Manual dexterity required to handle/feel objects tools and controls.

Required to climb stairs and/or ladders balance stoop or kneel and/or walk on uneven ground.

Regularly required to lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.

Ability to hear equipment alarms voices radio transmissions and other noises consistent with construction sites.

Ability to work in all weather conditions inside and outside.

Capability to work in confined spaces is required.

Working day and night shifts including holidays.

Pass preemployment physical.

Qualifications

Millwright Red Seal Journeyman certification or other relevant experience in related field will be considered

Experience Minimum 4 years of experience as a Mechanic

Experience with Heavy Machinery/Hydraulics

Relevant work experience with Mircrotunnel Boring Machines and trenchless technology is an asset

The following safety tickets are required: (Bothar may assist with any required tickets to be onsite)

WHIMIS First Aid CSTS or PCST Confined Space Entry and Rescue Fall Arrest / Fall Protection

Other Relevant Information

This position is assigned to the Yard and to field locations during operations. Hours of work may vary including night shifts based on project schedules.

Must be eligible to work in Canada.

Preemployment Drug and Alcohol clearance is required.

Must be fluent in English (written and spoken).