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 In-field Instrumentation Automation Specialists (Geotechnical and Hydrogeological monitoring) on a regular full-time basis, 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 the Technical Lead, the Instrumentation Automation Specialist is responsible for completing operations maintenance, system design, estimating, procurement, assembly and programing of individual geotechnical and hydrogeologic automated stations monitoring to entire systems.
You will be a focal contact for all automated and manual instrument troubleshooting from both client and internal issues. This position will work independently in the field with support from their Site Supervisor and Project Manager.
This is primarily a field position, with approximately 85% of the work being field based. Work schedules based on project specific requirements and may require rotations of 12-hour shifts (day/night), as well as travel to remote field locations. Travel costs incurred while travelling to and from the project will only be covered from approved locations (Calgary and Edmonton).
Your Key Responsibilities
Participating in and following site-specific Health Safety Environment (HSE) policies and that the safety standard procedures are strictly adhered to with the goal of achieving zero workplace incidents and promotion of a safe work environment for all
Participating in daily tailgate meetings
Identifying and reporting hazards and unsafe conditions and seeking to improve safety with reference to known policies and procedures
Documenting significant events or observations related to the job (i.e. Environmental, Hazard , Job Observations, etc.)
Commissioning of telemetry enabled automated data acquisition systems for monitoring programs including integrating sensors with dataloggers and building out connectivity networks.
Maintaining 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 all readings (e.g. allow noise in slope inclinometer reading(s) to reduce before recording the reading), data entry, outputs and determine if instrument readings are of good quality or if re-reads are required
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/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
Installing equipment onsite using planned approaches or field-fitting when necessary.
Your Capabilities and Credentials
Experience with geotechnical and hydrogeological data acquisition systems such as…
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