Trenchless Construction Specialist 1

Geoengineers Inc • Springfield, MO

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About The Position

The Trenchless Construction Specialist 1 provides site data collection and construction observation services, daily reporting, and support for subsurface explorations for pipeline installation projects in support of the Pipelines Business Unit. The role observes and documents HDD tooling, construction progress, and areas of concern in daily field reports. It involves frequent travel and field work, which may account for up to 75% of work time. Travel assignments typically last up to six weeks.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 1 year of related professional experience, or a combination of a bachelor’s degree and related experience.
• General computer proficiency.
• Ability to interpret and apply technical information and instructions.
• Professional-level verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to consistently meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced work environment.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to perform physical activities under varying weather conditions, including prolonged standing, bending, and reaching, and repeatedly lifting up to 50 pounds throughout the day.
• Ability to perform sustained work on a PC while viewing a monitor or screen for prolonged periods.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Experience within a professional services firm.
• Understanding of HDD technology and HDD construction best practices.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Previous experience generating field reports.

Responsibilities

• Conduct field inspections safely and in accordance with health and safety guidelines.
• Monitor and document daily construction activities related to pipeline projects, prepare detailed and accurate field notes, and submit daily field reports promptly.
• Support subsurface investigations in partnership with drillers and create or assist with boring logs for pipeline projects.
• Photograph and report key construction activities, completed milestones, tooling, and equipment.
• Evaluate contractor compliance with project specifications and permit requirements, and communicate problem areas to senior team members for resolution with clients and contractors.
• Communicate construction concerns to company and client management teams.
• Proactively identify and resolve potential safety hazards, conduct project safety briefings as required, wear appropriate field safety equipment, and complete required health and safety training before field work.

Benefits

• Healthcare, including a travel benefit for care not locally available.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Wellbeing benefits.
• Paid vacation and sick time.
• Paid holidays.
• May be eligible for an annual year-end bonus, subject to program eligibility requirements.
• Pay increases based on individual performance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED