Geological / Geotechnical Drilling Rig Monitor

Your Opportunity 

Stantec is currently searching for Geological / Geotechnical Drilling Monitors to support our upcoming drilling programs. Work will be completed on rotation in the field, reporting out of the Calgary office. This position will work independently in the field with support from their project manager.

• This is a field position requiring 14/7 fly-in/fly-out rotation 


• Shifts will be 12 hours (day/night)


• Flights provided from Calgary and Edmonton only 

Your Key Responsibilities 

• Monitoring Sonic/Mud Rotary/Dual Rotary drilling rigs 


• Performing geotechnical testing and installations – Slope Inclinometers (SI), Vibrating Wire Piezometers (VWP) 


• Performing detailed borehole logging in accordance with project specifications in conjunction with the Unified Soil Classification System (USCS) and project facies charts 


• Ensuring all borehole requirements are achieved as per Borehole Information and Installation Sheet (BIIS) - Obtaining soil samples at required sampling intervals while monitoring and recording SPT results. 


• Monitoring the collection of warm core and Shelby Tubes from target depths 


• Transporting collected samples/warm core/Shelby Tubes to appropriate drop-off locations - Driving in an active mine and interacting with heavy equipment 

Your Capabilities and Credentials 

• Working knowledge of the Microsoft office suite 


• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License with current Driver’s Abstract - Standard First Aid Level C with AED, CSTS, and H2S Alive. 


• Pre-access drug and alcohol testing and criminal background check. 


• Additional qualification requirements depending on the project. 

Education and Experience 

• 3 years of experience with Sonic/Mud Rotary/Dual Rotary drilling rigs 


• 3 years of experience in Oil Sands geology and northern Alberta glacial geology 


• 3 years of experience with geotechnical testing and installations 


• 1 year of experience in mine driving 


• Bachelor’s degree or technology diploma in Geology or Geotechnical Engineering, or equivalent experience 

Physical Requirements 

• This position has minimum physical requirements as outlined in the Stantec Field Physical Demands Assessment. A fit for duty assessment is required prior to deployment in the field and is a condition of employment. Additional physical demands may be required and will be defined in the Project Specific HSE plans. 

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice. 

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