Geotechnical Instrumentation Field Technician

**Date**:3 Feb 2025

**Location**: Maple Ridge, British Columbia, CA, V2X 0Z5

**Company**:Orica

**About Orica**
- At Orica, it’s the power of our people that leads change and shapes our futures. Every day, all around the world, our people help mobilise vital resources essential to progress. Established in 1874, we have grown to become the world leader in mining and civil blasting with a diverse of team of more than 13,000 across the world.
- It’s an exciting time to join us - we are shaping the future of mining through digital and automated technologies, embracing new ways of thinking, pioneering innovation and reimagining the way we work.

**About The Role - Geotechnical Instrumentation Field Technician (Fort St. John, BC - fly in/flyout)**
- We are excited to announce an opportunity for a Geotechnical Instrumentation Field Technician with the Orica Digital Solutions team.
- You'll play a crucial role in monitoring a new dam structure by maintaining, troubleshooting, and collecting data from geotechnical instruments. Gain valuable hands-on experience in a dynamic field environment

**This is a FLY IN / FLY OUT position (rotation schedule 2 weeks on/1 week off or 2 weeks on/2 weeks off due to scheduling). Travel and accommodations are provided. Competitive pay, including daily overtime, and travel time paid up to 8 hours.**

**SPECIAL NOTE: All employees working at Site-C must adhere to the drug and alcohol policy and successfully pass drug & alcohol testing prior to employment.**

**What you will be doing**
- Collect manual and automated instrumentation readings, conduct data checks, reductions, and analysis.
- Assist with the installation, testing, calibration, commissioning, repair and maintenance of geotechnical instruments and the permanent automated data acquisition system (ADAS) including the MIMS.
- Maintain, calibrate and use all equipment related to the above tasks.
- Types of instruments include:

- Piezometers (vibrating wire, pneumatic and standpipe)
- Extensometers
- Inclinometers
- ShapeAccelArrays (SAAs)
- Settlement cells/plates
- Flumes, flow meters
- Survey markers/monuments
- Temperature sensing cables
- Support documentation, including installation reports, as-built drawings and commissioning records. Submit data and documentation in a format that complies with the customer GIS Standard.
- Follow and contribute to installation procedures and execution plans.
- Assist the commissioning/repair/decommissioning and other related activities of geotechnical instrumentation.
- Collaborate with Project Manager/Engineer & Supervisor.
- Adhere to strict safety protocols.
- Work outdoors in various weather conditions (-40°C to +40°C).
- Other duties as assigned by the manager

**What you will bring**
- At least 6 months to 1 year of experience in the collection of manual and automated data from various types of geotechnical instrumentation, including Standpipe Piezometers, Vibrating Wire Piezometers, Pneumatic Piezometers, Inclinometers, and Extensometers.
- Familiarity with geotechnical site investigations (preferred).
- Strong safety commitment.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Organized, detail-oriented, strong work ethic, problem-solver.
- Ability to contribute positively to team dynamics and work well with others
- Demonstrates strong time management skills and consistently meets deadlines
- Valid Class 5 driver's license with a clean record.
- Willing to work in a remote location on a rotational basis.
- Able to work outdoors for extended periods in extreme weather.

**Preferred**:

- Engineering degree and able to pursue EIT designation in related field.
- Experience in heavy civil and/or mining construction.
- Familiarity with ShapeAccelArrays (SAAs), settlement cells/plates, flumes, flow meters, survey markers/monuments and temperature sensing cables.

**Role dimensions**
- Location: Fort St John BC (Fly in / Fly out)
- Work Schedule: Rotation schedule TBD: 2 weeks on/1 week off or 2 weeks on/2 weeks off

**Your qualifications**
- Degree or Diploma in Geotechnical, Geological, Electronic, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering, or a relevant technical field.
- Registered EIT or eligible for registration with EGBC (preferred)

**How you shape and influence others**
- Demonstrates courage, resilience and flexibility
- Strong reputation for integrity, ethics, personal values and solid character
- Strong stakeholder management, interpersonal & communication skills
- Self-aware and open to feedback
- Work effectively across business unit
- High level decision making ability
- Able to manage multiple tasks within deadlines and work independently

**What we offer**
- As part of a truly global company, you will have the ability to grow and learn in a diverse, collaborative culture. We foster relationships and learning through connected global and local teams, promote flexible and diverse career paths and support the development of your knowledge and skills.
- You will be paid a competitive s