Geotechnical Field Technician
- 2199 Blackacre Drive, Suite 600, Windsor, ON, N0R 1L0, Canada
The salary range for this role is between $44K to $55K. · Full-time
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- The salary range for this role is between $44K to $55K.
- Job type
- Full-time
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Geotechnical Field Technician
Windsor, ON
At EXP, we’re driven to provide innovative solutions for the world’s built and natural environments. As a team of engineers, architects, designers, scientists, creators and a community of professionals, we bring diverse and talented people together to solve the world’s most complex challenges. Here, you join a team that leverages differences, harnesses their entrepreneurial spirit in an employee-owned company, that believes diversity is what gives us strength, seeks sustainable results and shares ambitions for each other, our clients and the communities we are part of and serve. To be a part of EXP means to have your own experience, while staying connected to a global network of professionals, who believe we are a part of something bigger. Together, we are EXP.
Are you ready to design your future?
Be our next Geotechnical Field Technician!
Your work environment at EXP
In this role, you will be a part of the Earth & Environmental sector, based in the Windsor, ON office. Under the leadership of the Project Manager, the successful candidate will participate in the conception and development of various residential, commercial, industrial and infrastructure projects in the Geotechnical Inspection and Materials Testing Field.
What a day at EXP has in store for you
- Perform concrete testing (slump, air test and cast test cylinders) in the field
- Perform field compaction testing on various construction materials with soil density gauge
- Monitor the placement of asphalt pavement and collect samples and perform compaction testing
- Monitor the placement of soil and granular materials and carry out compaction testing as part of trench backfill, engineered fill or general backfill or grading operations
- Carry out subgrade inspections for building projects and roadway infrastructure works
- Perform footing and reinforcing bar inspections
- Monitor the installation of caissons, piles and shoring system
- Properly identify/classify soil types from samples
- Perform soil and granular proctor tests
- Perform granular sieve tests
What your experience looks like
- Civil Technician or Technology Diploma or Undergraduate Degree in Natural Sciences (Earth Science, Environmental Science, or Civil Engineering)
- 2 to 5 years of experience in a similar role preferred
- Ability to understand and resolve problems relating to soil, granular and asphalt while on construction sites
- Able to read drawings and specifications
- Ability to exercise diplomacy and tact when interacting with fellow staff, clients, consultants and contractors
- Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to write clear field reports, including making recommendations
- Strong organizational and time management skills as well as attention to detail
- Must possess a valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle for travel to construction sites
The salary range for this role is between $44K to $55K. The actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, depth of experience, certifications, and specific work location.
EXP subscribes to the Workplace Equity Program. Applications from women, members of visible minorities, Indigenous peoples and persons with disabilities are encouraged. Persons with disabilities can obtain accommodation for the selection process by contacting us at the following email address: hrsupport@exp.com.
Our story
With a mission to understand, innovate, partner and deliver, EXP provides engineering, architecture, design and consulting services to the world’s built and natural environments.
Our heritage dates back to 1906, when the earliest of EXP’s predecessor companies started its engineering infrastructure practice. Today, thousands of creative professionals across EXP work together to deliver extraordinary experiences year after year.
What makes us different
The passion, enthusiasm, diversity and industry-leading capabilities of our employees make us who we are. We’re committed to providing a challenging work environment that cultivates career growth, encourages creativity and rewards excellence.
Find out more about life at EXP by visiting www.exp.com.More about this job
Responsibilities
Conduct field and laboratory testing and inspections for soil, granular materials, concrete, and asphalt on residential, commercial, industrial, and infrastructure projects. Monitor construction activities including compaction, subgrade preparation, footings, reinforcing bars, caissons, piles, and shoring, and prepare clear field reports with recommendations.
Requirements
A civil technician or technology diploma, or an undergraduate degree in natural sciences such as Earth Science, Environmental Science, or Civil Engineering, is requested; 2–5 years of similar experience is preferred. Candidates should be able to interpret drawings and specifications, resolve site-related materials issues, communicate effectively, write field reports, and have a valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle.
Skills
- Concrete Testing
- Field Compaction Testing
- Soil Density Testing
- Asphalt Testing
- Subgrade Inspections
- Footing Inspections
- Reinforcing Bar Inspections
- Caisson, Pile, and Shoring Monitoring
- Soil Classification
- Proctor Testing
- Sieve Testing
- Reading Drawings and Specifications
- Field Reporting
- Problem Solving
- Communication
- Time Management
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Categories
- Engineering
- Construction
- Science & Research
- Environmental & Sustainability
Keywords
- Geotechnical Inspection
- Materials Testing
- Concrete Testing
- Slump Test
- Air Test
- Test Cylinders
- Field Compaction Testing
- Soil Density Gauge
- Asphalt Pavement
- Soil and Granular Materials
- Trench Backfill
- Engineered Fill
- Subgrade Inspection
- Footing Inspection
- Reinforcing Bar Inspection
- Caissons
- Piles
- Shoring Systems
- Soil Classification
- Proctor Test
- Granular Sieve Test
- Construction Site Inspections
- Field Reports
- Civil Engineering
- Earth Science
- Environmental Science