Pipeline Locator
- AB, Canada
- Edmonton, AB, Canada
Full-time
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Original job description
Company Description LN Land Development Technologies Inc. (“LN”) is a multi-disciplined Canadian company providing land surveying, utility locating, geotechnical, materials testing, environmental, and engineering services across British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Ontario. Since 2007, LN has supported clients in energy, mining, municipal infrastructure, transportation, residential, commercial, and industrial sectors. As a Certified Aboriginal Member Owned Business with more than 250 employees, LN combines field experience, technical expertise, and advanced technology to deliver reliable project outcomes of all sizes. The company is committed to exceeding expectations for both clients and team members and promotes a collaborative, inclusive culture. LN focuses on building a healthy, sustainable, and prosperous Indigenous-owned business with an unmatched commitment to excellence.
Role Description This is a full-time, on-site Pipeline Locator role based in Edmonton, AB. The Pipeline Locator will be responsible for locating, identifying, and marking underground pipelines and related utilities using appropriate locating equipment, maps, and records. Day-to-day tasks include conducting field investigations, interpreting plans and drawings, documenting findings, and preparing accurate reports for project teams and clients. The role involves working outdoors in varying conditions, coordinating with survey and engineering staff, following safety procedures, and adhering to regulatory and client standards. The Pipeline Locator will also support quality control by verifying existing records, updating location data, and reporting any discrepancies or potential risks.
Qualifications
- Technical field skills, including experience with utility/pipeline locating equipment, reading and interpreting site plans, and working safely around underground infrastructure.
- Strong attention to detail, observational skills, and ability to accurately document and communicate field findings to project teams.
- Solid understanding of workplace health and safety practices, including work in varied outdoor environments and adherence to company and regulatory standards.
- Effective teamwork and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate with surveyors, engineers, and other field staff in a professional manner.
- Valid driver’s license and clean driving record, with willingness to travel locally to job sites as required.
- Previous experience in utility locating, pipeline operations, land surveying, or construction-related field work is an asset.
- Relevant technical certification or training in utility locating, surveying, or a related discipline is considered an advantage.
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Responsibilities
Locate, identify, and mark underground pipelines and utilities using locating equipment, plans, and records, then document findings and prepare accurate reports. Coordinate with survey and engineering teams, follow safety and regulatory requirements, verify and update location records, and report discrepancies or potential risks.
Requirements
Candidates need field skills with utility or pipeline locating equipment, the ability to interpret site plans, and a strong understanding of safe work around underground infrastructure. Attention to detail, accurate documentation, teamwork, communication, a valid driver’s license, and willingness to travel locally are required; related field experience and technical training or certification are assets.
Skills
- Utility And Pipeline Locating
- Locating Equipment Operation
- Reading And Interpreting Site Plans
- Field Investigations
- Underground Infrastructure Safety
- Field Documentation
- Report Preparation
- Attention To Detail
- Observational Skills
- Workplace Health And Safety
- Teamwork
- Communication
- Quality Control
- Record Verification
- Valid Driver’s License
Visa sponsorship
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- Construction
- Engineering
- Trades
- Security & Safety
- Environmental & Sustainability
Keywords
- Pipeline Locating
- Utility Locating
- Underground Pipelines
- Underground Utilities
- Locating Equipment
- Site Plans
- Maps And Records
- Field Investigations
- Land Surveying
- Surveying
- Engineering
- Field Documentation
- Report Preparation
- Quality Control
- Location Data
- Record Verification
- Workplace Health And Safety
- Regulatory Standards
- Client Standards
- Construction
- Geotechnical Services
- Materials Testing
- Environmental Services
- Civil Engineering
- Technical Certification