Geotechnical Materials Testing Technician
About The Position
A Day in the life of a Geotechnical Materials Testing Technician at Pinchin: Work with a multidisciplinary team of engineers and technologists/technicians performing general geotechnical responsibilities; Conduct construction inspections and quality control/quality assurance for various projects during construction; Conduct on-site field compaction testing of soil and asphalt materials; Complete sampling and testing of field concrete as per CSA/CCIL requirements; Prepare and collect samples for laboratory testing; Maintain, clean, repair and calibrate all testing equipment. Daily reporting of test results including compaction and concrete field reports; Summarize data and drawings; Maintain and enhance quality control within the group; Liaise between clients and contractors; maintain existing client relationships and build upon new ones; and Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Requirements
- Valid driver’s license, insurance & personal vehicle.
- Pursuing a degree in either civil, geological, geotechnical engineering.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office products such as Word, Excel, Outlook is required.
- Strong ethical principles.
- High attention to detail.
- Excellent communication skills.
Nice To Haves
- Relevant work experience will be considered an asset.
- CCIL certification considered an asset.
- Working knowledge of various geotechnical instrumentation, survey methods and materials testing will be considered an asset.
Responsibilities
- Perform general geotechnical responsibilities with a multidisciplinary team of engineers and technologists/technicians.
- Conduct construction inspections and quality control/quality assurance for various projects during construction.
- Conduct on-site field compaction testing of soil and asphalt materials.
- Complete sampling and testing of field concrete as per CSA/CCIL requirements.
- Prepare and collect samples for laboratory testing.
- Maintain, clean, repair and calibrate all testing equipment.
- Daily reporting of test results including compaction and concrete field reports.
- Summarize data and drawings.
- Maintain and enhance quality control within the group.
- Liaise between clients and contractors; maintain existing client relationships and build upon new ones.
- Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Benefits
- Work related travel expenses will be compensated.
- Support for career growth.
- Dynamic and forward-thinking culture.
- Resources and subject matter experts to support career growth.
- Commitment to employment practices that promote a diverse and inclusive work environment.
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Career Level
Entry Level
