Field Engineer​/Field Geologist

ABOUT THE COMPANY

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, Europe, Africa and Oceania. 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.

Cone Tec offers a comprehensive benefits package for all regular full-time employees including extended health, dental, long-term disability and life insurance, wellness program, 401K matching, corporate stock incentives, a referral bonus, professional development and more.

The Field Engineer or Field Geologist will assume numerous other roles ranging from Field Engineer, Assistant Field Operator, Assistant Geophysicist, 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. The position will sometimes involve significant amounts of travel. As part of a small growing team of employees, you will be relied on for your flexibility and versatility.

• Gain experience and exposure as a contractor in the commercial development, environmental, construction and infrastructure industries
• Expand a diverse skill set through training, certifications and experience to become an asset to a larger team
• Complete complex site investigation programs throughout North America that we operate in.
• Assist in developing new business by providing a wide-ranging skillset.

Equipment Operation

• Familiarize with and operate High Resolution Site Characterization tools for environmental site investigations, SCPTu equipment, VST, MASW, numerous geophysical instruments and other in-situ testing equipment safely and productively.
• Become trained, company-certified and competent to operate numerous types of geotechnical site testing equipment and other pieces of equipment within our extensive fleet.
• Organize logistics for the mobilization and demobilization of equipment in hard-to-access environments.
• Perform routine maintenance on various pieces of equipment to ensure optimal performance.

Data Collection & Reporting

• 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/or client 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 final field reports.

Health & Safety

• 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 the HSE Officer, immediately.
• Know and follow the incident reporting protocol at all times.

Other General Responsibilities

• Communicate with the Supervisor or Project Manager as to any equipment problems or needs, as well as any field observations that might be of use.
• Perform other shop functions as required.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Applied Science, Geology, Geophysics or Related Fields is preferred
• Knowledgeable in a wide range of Cone Tec's testing types and mechanically inclined. Mechanics and problem-solving skills preferred
• Driver’s license and clean driving record. Experience driving pickup trucks or other large vehicles is preferred
• Occasional long days of 12+ hours, frequently 10+ hours

Experience Requirements

• Previous field experience would be an asset but not required.
• Be able to work in a variety of remote locations. Approximately 30% out of town…