Geotechnical Instrumentation Automation Technician (Part-time)

Your Opportunity

Stantec is currently searching for a field-based Geotechnical Instrumentation Automation Technician on a regular part-time basis to support mining projects in northern New Mexico and report through Stantec’s U.S. Energy and Resources team. This is a non-exempt position; overtime hours worked will be paid in accordance with applicable federal and New Mexico employment requirements.

Under the supervision of the Senior Civil Engineer and/or the Automation Specialist, the Geotechnical Instrumentation Automation Technician is responsible for instrument assembly, installation, operations and maintenance, and troubleshooting assistance for geotechnical and hydrogeologic automated monitoring stations and related systems. You will serve as a key field contact for automated and manual instrumentation troubleshooting for both client and internal project needs.

This is primarily a field position, with the opportunity to provide limited project support from an office or remote setting when project needs allow. Approximately 85% of the work is expected to be field based. Work schedules will be based on project-specific requirements and may include rotations of 12-hour shifts, day or night work, and travel to remote field locations in mountainous terrain. Work may be scheduled on short notice. The project areas include high-elevation conditions, seasonal snow, freezing winter temperatures, and variable summer monsoon weather; candidates must be prepared to work safely in changing field conditions. Travel costs incurred while traveling to and from the projects will be covered from approved U.S. departure locations in accordance with company and project requirements.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Participating in and following Stantec and Client site-specific Health Safety Environment (HSE) policies and procedures with the goal of achieving zero workplace incidents and promotion of a safe work environment for all.


• Commissioning telemetry enabled automated data acquisition systems for geotechnical and hydrogeological monitoring programs including integrating sensors with dataloggers and building out connectivity networks.


• Maintaining geotechnical and hydrogeological monitoring programs by troubleshooting and diagnosing issues and completing service and calibration work.


• Performing maintenance and troubleshooting on automated data acquisition systems.


• Documentation of installation and configuration details.


• Commissioning/initializing, extending, lowering, aiding in trenching, and otherwise modifying geotechnical and/or hydrogeological instruments/wells.


• Assisting and performing proper decommissioning/abandonment of geotechnical instruments and hydrogeological wells.


• Operating light vehicles (4x4 pickups) and/or all-terrain vehicles to gain access to instruments located in potentially remote areas.


• Identifying and engaging with key stakeholders to gather information and background.


• Installing equipment onsite using planned approaches or field-fitting when necessary.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Experience assembling, installing, calibrating, maintaining and troubleshooting low-voltage automation systems.


• Experience installing and troubleshooting off-grid power systems, including solar panels, battery storage, and related electrical components, is considered an asset. 


• Working knowledge of the Microsoft office suite of programs.


• Valid U.S. driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.


• Experience working around heavy equipment.


• Experience with hand tools.


• Highly motivated individual with good leadership and communication skills


• Off-road driving experience is considered an asset.


• This position may require pre-access drug and alcohol testing, a functional fitness examination, background check, and other project- or client-specific access requirements.


• Additional qualification requirements depending on project.

Qualifications

Education and Experience 

• A minimum post-secondary technical certification in Mechanical, Instrumentation, Electrical, or a related technical field.


• Must be able to carry 45 lb over 300 ft of rough terrain.


• A minimum of 2 years of relevant industry experience; experience driving on mine sites, remote access roads, or mountainous/off-road terrain is considered an asset.


• Relevant technical certification, professional registration, or industry training in instrumentation, electrical systems, telemetry, geotechnical monitoring, or related fields is considered an asset.

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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