Microtunnel Specialist

CCI Inc•St. Louis, MO

24d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are currently seeking a highly motivated and driven Microtunnel Specialist to join our growing team. This is primarily an office-based position, with periodic field-based construction inspection duties.

Requirements

Experience related directly to trenchless techniques such as tunneling, microtunneling, direct steerable pipe thrusting (DSPT) a requirement.
2 to 4 years of client, engineering consultant, or contractor experience.
An excellent communicator and team player, able to work within a multi-disciplinary team environment with a positive attitude.
Detail oriented, meticulous, and have strong organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience in other trenchless techniques such as horizontal directional drilling (HDD), pipe jacking, and auger bore are considered an asset.
Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil, Geotechnical or Mechanical Engineering considered a significant asset.
Registered as an Engineer in Training (EIT) or Professional Engineer (P.E.) considered a significant asset.
Project experience and relations with municipal and pipeline infrastructure operators are considered an asset.

Responsibilities

Develop detailed microtunnel design drawings and calculations
Manage and delegate projects and act as a prime contact for the client and representative of the corporation
Channel information between client, field, and project staff
Ongoing development of systems to standardize the efficient completion of project deliverables
Review quality control process to ensure all documents meet standards
Manage scope, cost and schedule control
Prepare and approve project deliverables such as cost estimates; schedules; engineered drawing development, checking and sign-off; equipment sizing, specifications and datasheets; equipment and material requests for quotes, evaluation and award; contract preparation including scope of work (EWP), bid preparation, evaluation and award; quality control and checking
Develop client relationships to support and further business development goals
Periodic project site visits, as required
Act as the clients’ representative on site in a professional manner
Review, monitor and report all applicable contract documents, codes, standards and legislation that apply to the scope of work and specifically the task being executed
Actively participates in the Contractors daily safety meetings including JSA’s and conduct CCI specific JSA and complete Daily Inspection and HSE Reports
Issue and monitor work authorization permits, document complete with photographs site and work activities and collect as-built information
Monitor the Contractor’s adherence to the Microtunnel Design and report any deviations.
Report on rates of penetration, slurry properties, bentonite properties, pump offsets, lost circulation, face pressure targets vs. actual and adjustments to the tunnelling plan, tunnel path changes, and other operational changes during execution.
Conduct a detailed safety checklist to ensure that the Contractors equipment meets the industry safety standards, and ensure that all equipment has the proper certifications
Assist the Contractor in the work pad and access development including equipment towing
Implement drilling fluid disposal method, procedures, and locations as per the Mud Disposal Plan. This will include the gathering of soil samples for sump compliance and the coordination of resources to complete the work
Complete the Microtunnel Daily Inspection Report, Tunnelling Fluid Report, Microtunnel Steering Report on a daily basis
Coordination of Emergency Response Plan, orientations, collection of Contractors employees training certificates and contact list
Source water and organize water withdrawal permits for construction
Write and manage all Purchase Orders for the work and monitor cost including resources on site, working time, and down time
Where required, collect samples of soils and/or cuttings for analysis