Geotechnical Instrumentation Monitoring Student

2 months ago


Fort McMurray Alberta TP, Fort McMurray region, Canada Canadian Natural Resources Limited Full time

The Opportunity:

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity that is full of meaningful, diverse, and ambitious assignments working alongside industry leading professionals? In this role, you will have the opportunity to gain knowledge from various groups including Mine Operations, Tailings Operations, Mine Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, and Geotechnical Reporting.

Instrumentation monitoring is a key aspect in the process safety of some of the largest earth fill structures in the world. As the successful candidate, you will be responsible to collect instrumentation data in a safe, compliant, and effective manner to meet Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) on a monthly basis. Specific tasks include instrument maintenance, raises, and abandonments in addition to mine driving and consistent communication with key stakeholders.

This position is perfect for you if you enjoy the outdoors Come and make your mark at Albian Sands with the geotechnical Instrumentation Monitoring team

  • Term length: 12 or 16 months
  • Term start: May 2025
  • Job location: Fort McMurray, AB - Albian Site
  • Shift schedule: 7 x 7 - 12 hours
  • Safety sensitive position: Yes

Key Accountabilities:

  • Daily performance monitoring of various mine earth structures
  • Deliver geotechnical measurements utilizing instruments such as: Slope Inclinometers, Vibrating Wire Piezometers, and Shape Accelerometer Arrays
  • Off-road driving in all weather conditions
  • Monthly inspections to identify issues with tools and instrumentation inventory, weekly attendance in team meetings, and daily attendance in toolbox meetings
  • Diagnose, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair instruments
  • Collect and perform quality control on geotechnical instrumentation data

What You Bring to The Role:

  • Currently enrolled or recently graduated in an Engineering Technologist program, Engineering or Geology program in a field related to Mining (Civil, Geological, Geology) from a recognized school.
  • Must be able to carry 20 kg 100 m over rough terrain continuously
  • Highly motivated individual with good leadership and communication/networking skills
  • Possess a valid Class 5 Alberta driver’s license or equivalent out of province license with a reasonably clean driver abstract
  • Off-road experience is an asset
  • A pre-employment drug screening test must be successfully completed

What We Offer:

  • Competitive salary
  • Quality camp facilities with multiple amenities available
  • Company Sponsored Fly-In/Fly-Out from Calgary or Edmonton, Alberta
  • Multiple volunteer opportunities within the community
  • Students may be eligible for relocation assistance pursuant to Canadian Natural’s Student Relocation Policy. Students will be responsible for finding their own accommodations during the work term.
  • Opportunities to partake in initiatives such as the Intern Social Committee

If you are interested in this exciting student work term opportunity, please include your resume, cover letter (optional) and unofficial transcripts as part of your online application.

Check out our COMPENSATION & BENEFITS overview to see what we have to offer

Canadian Natural operates one of the largest Campus Recruitment programs in the country, hiring over 400 students every year. Students hired on with us are made to feel a part of the team, gaining high level experience, knowledge, and training that introduces and prepares them for full-time employment.

We are proud to share that Canadian Natural has been ranked as a Top Employer for 2023 & 2024 by Canada's Future Workforce.

Industry Leader: We commenced business in 1989 with a handful of employees and modest production, but today we employ more than 10,000 people and produce over 1 million BOE/d.

Community Investment: Social responsibility is a critical element of our commitment to responsible operations and part of our success and pride as a Company. We are committed to investing in the communities where we live and work, creating shared value along the way.

Compensation and Benefits: We strive to share Company success with all employees through a comprehensive total compensation package.

Our People, Our Stories: Our stories demonstrate the strong culture that exists at Canadian Natural - one that focuses on developing people, working together and doing it right, with fun and integrity.

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