Geotechnical Instrumentation Monitoring Student
About The Position
Instrumentation monitoring is a key aspect in the process safety of some of the largest earth fill structures in the world. The Instrumentation Monitoring Student is responsible for collecting instrumentation data in a safe, compliant, and effective manner to meet Key Performance Indicators monthly. Specific tasks include instrument maintenance, raises, and abandonments in addition to mine driving and consistent communication with key stakeholders. Other responsibilities include monthly inspections to identify issues with tools and instrumentation inventory, weekly attendance in team meetings, and daily attendance in toolbox meetings. There will also be opportunities to gain knowledge from other groups including Mine Operations, Tailings Operations, Mine Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, and Geotechnical Reporting. This position is perfect for you if you enjoy the outdoors! Come and make your mark at Albian Sands with the Geotechnical Instrumentation Monitoring team!
Requirements
- Currently enrolled or recently graduated in an Engineering Technologist program, Engineering or Geology program in a field related to Mining (Civil, Geological, Geology) from a recognized school.
- Must be able to carry 20 kg 100 m over rough terrain continuously.
- Highly motivated individual with good leadership and communication/networking skills.
- Possess a valid Class 5 Alberta driver’s license or equivalent out of province license with a reasonably clean driver abstract.
- A pre-employment drug screening test must be successfully completed.
- All candidates applying to Canadian Natural must have legal authorization to work in Canada with no restrictions.
Nice To Haves
- Off-road experience is considered an asset.
Responsibilities
- Collecting instrumentation data in a safe, compliant, and effective manner to meet Key Performance Indicators monthly.
- Instrument maintenance, raises, and abandonments.
- Mine driving.
- Consistent communication with key stakeholders.
- Monthly inspections to identify issues with tools and instrumentation inventory.
- Weekly attendance in team meetings.
- Daily attendance in toolbox meetings.
- Daily performance monitoring of various mine earth structures.
- Deliver geotechnical measurements utilizing instruments such as: Slope Inclinometers, Vibrating Wire Piezometers, and Shape Accelerometer Arrays.
- Off-road driving in all weather conditions.
- Diagnose, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair instruments.
- Collect and perform quality control on geotechnical instrumentation data.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Quality camp facilities with multiple amenities available
- Company Sponsored Fly-In/Fly-Out from Calgary or Edmonton, Alberta
- Multiple volunteer opportunities within the community
- Students may be eligible for relocation assistance pursuant to Canadian Natural’s Student Relocation Policy (students will be responsible for finding their own accommodations during the work term)
- Opportunities to partake in initiatives such as the Intern Social Committee
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
Associate degree
