Field Engineer

SCOPE OF POSITION

Cone Tec is an international full-service geo-environmental and geotechnical site characterization contractor. We offer clients superior project management and site investigation services across the globe, with a large presence in the Americas and Australia. Cone Tec is known in the industry as a great place to work. We commit to all employees that we will provide a respectful, positive, and enriching work environment.

We want you to look forward to going to work every day. We reward and recognize staff for exceptional contributions to the company. Our success is a direct result of the people who work here.

The Field Engineer/Geologist is responsible for the safe, efficient and accurate operation of geotechnical and geophysical site investigation equipment. Given significant responsibility, the Field Engineer/Geologist is tasked with the smooth and accurate execution of various projects, from the deployment of equipment to data acquisition and submission. They will work closely with equipment operators, gaining hands-on experience with unique heavy machinery and a sophisticated suite of geotechnical instruments in a variety of environments.

The Field Engineer/Geologist will assume numerous other roles ranging from Equipment Operator to Project Coordinator as the ever-changing demands of the workplace dictate. A successful candidate must have well-developed interpersonal, organizational and communication skills as well as strong problem-solving abilities.

• Develop a strong working knowledge of site investigation practices and procedures.
• Build comprehension of soil mechanics, in-situ testing, and geophysical field investigations.
• Gain experience and exposure as a contractor in several of North America’s largest industries.
• Expand skill set through training and certifications to become an asset to a larger team.

• Familiarize with and operate CPTu equipment, VST, sampling systems, numerous geophysicalinstruments and other in-situ testing equipment in a safe and productive manner.
• Become trained, company-certified and competent to operate numerous types of drillingequipment and other pieces of equipment within our extensive fleet.
• Organize logistics for the mobilization and demobilization of equipment in hard-to-accessenvironments.
• Perform routine maintenance on various pieces of equipment to ensure optimal performance.

• Perform testing to collect data in a timely, orderly and accurate manner.
• Compile the collected data, sample logs, etc. daily and submit to the Engineer/Supervisor and/orclient for further processing.
• Collect field notes and photos to guarantee the translation of data from the field to the office is as highly accurate as possible.
• Prepare and compile the final field report.

• Identify with and respect Cone Tec’s safety culture, first and foremost.
• Ensure proper preparation and knowledge of all necessary safe operating procedures before beginning any job.
• Report any safety-related incidents, infractions, or near misses to the Project Manager and theHSE Officer, immediately.
• Know and follow the incident reporting protocol at all times.

• This position requires frequent travel to a variety of work sites throughout Western Canada
• Communicate with the Supervisor or Project Manager as to any equipment problems or needs, aswell as any field observations that might be of use.
• Perform other shop functions as required.

• Completed a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Geology or other geo-related science
• Driver’s license and clean driving record.

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