At Stantec, we help deliver the critical minerals needed to power our world, from the cars we drive to the infrastructure powering our communities. And we don’t just design the largest, deepest, and most technically challenging mines in the world—we do it sustainably. We’re helping clients reduce energy usage, adopt clean energy sources, and implement digital solutions and automation.
Join our team of mining professionals and you’ll be at the forefront of this evolving industry while building the mine of the future. You’ll also build your own future, with exciting opportunities for development and advancement.
Your Opportunity
Stantec is currently searching for an in-field Geotechnical Instrumentation Automation Co-op on a term basis, to join our mining team reporting out of Western Canada. This is a non-exempt position; overtime hours worked will be remunerated based on provincial employment regulations.
Under the supervision of Technical Lead, the Instrumentation Automation Co-op is responsible for completing operations maintenance, assembly, programing and installation of geotechnical and hydrogeologic automated stations.
This is a field position with work schedules based on project specific requirements and may require rotations of 12-hour shifts (day) working 14 days on and 14 days off with travel to remote field locations. Travel costs incurred while travelling to and from the project site will only be covered from approved locations (Calgary and Edmonton).
Your Key Responsibilities
Participating in and following Stantec and Client site-specific Health Safety Environment (HSE) policies and procedures with the goal of achieving zero workplace incidents and promotion of a safe work environment for all.
Commissioning telemetry enabled automated data acquisition systems for geotechnical and hydrogeological monitoring programs including integrating sensors with dataloggers and building out connectivity networks.
Maintaining geotechnical and hydrogeological monitoring programs by troubleshooting and diagnosing issues and completing service and calibration work.
Programming, installing and downloading information from data loggers
Taking readings from vibrating wire piezometers, pressure transducers, standpipes, slope inclinometers, in-place inclinometers and SAAs
Performing maintenance and troubleshooting on automated data acquisition systems
Performing Quality Control (QC) of readings, data entry, outputs and determine if instrument readings are of good quality.
Documentation of installation and configuration details.
Entering, maintaining, and updating instrumentation data files and drawings as directed by the client
Commissioning/initializing, extend, lower, aid in trenching, and otherwise modify geotechnical and/or hydrogeological instruments and monitoring wells.
Assisting and performing proper decommissioning/abandonment of geotechnical instruments and hydrogeological wells.
Demonstrating proficiency in the competencies outlined in the applicable Core Competency Profile.
Operating light vehicles (4x4 pickups) and/or all-terrain vehicles to gain access to instruments located in potentially remote areas.
Identifying and engaging with key stakeholders to gather information and background.
Your Capabilities and Credentials
Experience with geotechnical and hydrogeological data acquisition systems such as Campbell Scientific, EWS, RST, Geokon, Ackcio, In-Situ, etc.
Working knowledge of the Microsoft office suite of programs.
Valid Class 5 Drivers License with current Driver’s Abstract
Experience working around heavy equipment.
Highly motivated individual with good leadership and communication/networking skills
Off-road driving experience is considered an asset
This position requires pre-access drug and alcohol testing, functional fitness examination and criminal background check.
Additional qualification requirements depending on project.
Qualifications
Education and Experience
A minimum enrollment in Post-Secondary Technical Diploma in Mechanical, Instrumentation or Electrical Engineering Technology.
Must be able to carry 20 kg 100 m over rough terrain
This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties…
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