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FIELD TECHNOLOGIST - MATERIALS TESTING

Location: 

Lethbridge

Job Number: 

AB032021

 

About
ParklandGEO is an association of independently owned and operated engineering firms established in Red Deer, Alberta in 2000.  The ParklandGEO Group has offices in eleven centres in Alberta, Saskatchewan and British Columbia: Red Deer, Sherwood Park and Edmonton Area, Grande Prairie, Peace River, Fort McMurray, Calgary, Medicine Hat, Lethbridge, Estevan, Regina, and Fort St. John.
 

We provide a wide range of services in Geotechnical Engineering: routine and advanced construction QA/AC including PDA and pile load testing, soil and aggregate testing; Materials Engineering: materials testing (concrete, asphalt, soil), and construction monitoring; Environmental Site Assessments: environmental consulting, remediation and project management; soil and groundwater remediation.


Continued demand for our services and upcoming projects have resulted in an immediate opening for a Materials Testing Field Technologist in Lethbridge with a strong preference for local candidates.

 

Job Description
While working as part of a team based out of the Lethbridge office your responsibilities will be:

  • Conduct a variety of materials testing in the field and laboratory.
  • Ensure all lab and field tests are completed accurately in accordance with a specified set of standards and procedures.
  • On-call evenings, weekends and holidays answering the company cell phone, taking calls from clients, field staff and management regarding current and future projects.
  • Responsible for scheduling materials testing of concrete, cement materials and aggregates.
  • Examine test samples, read blueprints, schematics, diagrams, measuring instruments, and follow operational instructions.
  • Ensure geotechnical investigations are completed when requested by the engineers.

  • Complete assignments in a timely manner meeting business deadlines.

  • Evaluate and review test and construction data and report findings to engineers and laboratory team.
  • Train and supervise field technicians in concrete and densities testing.
  • Build,adapt, set-up and test equipment to new situations, based on data sheets and instructions from engineers.
  • Adhere to all health and safety requirements including reporting procedures on a daily basis.
  • Play a contributing role and work closely with Medicine Hat and Calgary offices.
  • Maintain compliance with Canadian Council of Independent Laboratories (CCIL) standards for concrete, asphalt and sieves.
  • Ensure the office adheres to strict protocols regarding radiation safety and related procedures under the direction of the lead Radiation Safety Officer.
  • Perform routine maintenance of designated test equipment.
  • Anticipate,troubleshoot and solve problems as they arise.
  • Be a company ambassador in dealings with clients, vendors and third party contractors.
  • Business development for new and existing clients in the Lethbridge area.
Education and Experience
Consideration will be given to the following applicants with:
 
  • The successful applicant will live in the Lethbridge area and have at least 5 years experience working in the construction industry in the southern Alberta region.
  • Ideally the field technologist will have a CTech, PTech, or is an experienced CET, or EIT.
  • 5+ years’ experience in the Lethbridge construction industry with a focus on materials engineering.
  • Current in construction related safety tickets: CSTS 2020, WHMIS 2015, H2S Alive, First Aid / CPR, Radiation TDG,Ground Disturbance.
  • Very familiar with the city of Lethbridge and the surrounding regions.
  • Demonstrated skills in client business development.
  • Current membership in ASET.
Qualities
  • Open communicator with the ability to coordinate and delegate.
  • Responsible role model who leads by example when mentoring junior employees.
  • Give clear written and oral directions,work as a team lead meeting organizational expectations.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of industry principles,procedures and practices for material testing, geotechnical and environmental consulting and safety legislation.
  • Working knowledge of the instruments and apparatus used in material testing.
  • Work in a professional business manner including language, deportment, and dress.
  • Versatile and multifaceted with a willingness to grow and accept new challenges.
  • Keep up to date on safety training and certifications .
  • A solid grasp of the English language,clearly understood and excellent comprehension.
ParklandGEO Team

At ParklandGEO people come first.  We make significant investments in our people, which is why we take great care to hire only those who we believe will thrive in the consulting services industry over the long term.  Parkland GEO prides itself in its dedication in training junior staff in the technical aspects of their chosen field as well as encouraging ethical standards and promoting a healthy work environment to enable our employees to become leaders in industry.  We've developed a unique corporate culture that sets us apart from the rest and provides:

 

  • Challenging and interesting work.
  • Collaborative, team based approach.
  • Ongoing career growth and development.
  • A positive, flexible and supportive work atmosphere.
How to Apply
Compensation for this career opportunity is commensurate with successful candidate's experience based on the ASET survey.  If you live in the south region and meet the education and qualities criteria listed above, please submit your current resume listing your address, education, related skill-set and current safety tickets online or by emailing your resume to Human Resources. Please reference the job number and where you saw the job posting in your cover letter.

ParklandGEO has offices in Edmonton/Sherwood Park, Red Deer, Grande Prairie, Calgary, Peace River, Fort McMurray, Medicine Hat, Lethbridge, Estevan, Regina, and Fort St. John with potential future job openings.

No telephone inquiries please.  ParklandGEO would like to thank you all for your interest in working with our company, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Thank you.