Geotechnical/Materials Technician
CA-ON-Sudbury EG
External English Careers
Req #: 3204
Type: COOP
Overview: Your mission You will play an important role in a dynamic and passionate team, collaborating on a variety of projects of all sizes and scopes in the environment, renewable energies, hydroelectricity, transportation, materials, buildings and climate change markets. Boldness, innovation and collaboration are an integral part of our daily operations. Englobe - Who we are At Englobe, our rigor is matched by sincere care for our colleagues, our customers, our communities, and the environment. We are committed to making a real difference, one project at a time, and to having a positive, lasting impact. We approach our work with fresh perspectives, relying on collaboration and a diversity of voices. With an entrepreneurial spirit, we empower our customers and communities with boldness and optimism. We are determined to leave a lasting legacy for generations to come. Does this sound like the right fit for you? Learn more about the role ! Responsibilities: Your main responsibilities * Apply and promote Englobe's health and safety rules; * Assisting the Project Managers, Engineers and Technicians in fulfilling multi-disciplinary civil, construction risk and structural health monitoring, geotechnical, environmental, geosciences, remediation, groundwater, and soil related projects across Northern Ontario; * Coordinating and performing pre-construction condition surveys, vibration and noise monitoring of buildings and structures for construction and blasting related projects; * Carrying out field geotechnical materials testing and sampling at work sites, potentially including soil compaction testing, concrete testing, asphalt field compaction and sampling; * Consistently executing prescribed company technical procedures, safe work practices and work plans while completing field, laboratory, and office work; * Assist with the installation, commissioning, and monitoring of geotechnical and structural health instrumentation sensors and data collection networks; * Recording test data and preparing factual reports, summaries, data sheets or graphs for interpretation of test results by the supervisor; * Help maintain databases of records for pre-condition survey files, calibration certificates, equipment manuals and applicable standards; * Participating in project management, site and staff planning meetings; * Handling difficult situations with tact and diplomacy to maintain positive working relationships with all internal and external contacts; and * Performing other related duties as required. Qualifications: What makes you unique * College Diploma in the Civil Engineering Field (Technician or Technology Level); * Understanding of civil engineering and construction; * Ability to work independently while contributing to the team's goals; * Proficient with use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint); * Ability to handle samples up to 25kg of materials regularly; * Valid provincial driver's license required.