Mining Performance Monitoring Specialist

Mining Performance Monitoring Specialist - ( 220002OT )

**Description**

At our core, we’re a community. Together, we exercise creative thought, developing engineering and designs as individual as the people and projects we touch. From approval and permitting to design and construction management services, we put the goals of our clients and their communities at the center of everything we create. Join us as we assist mining companies in getting mined materials to communities around the globe.

**Your Opportunity**

Stantec is currently searching for Mining Performance Monitoring Specialist on a regular full-time basis on rotation in the field, reporting out of the Calgary office. This is a non-exempt position; any overtime hours worked will be remunerated based on provincial employment regulations. Under the supervision of the Technical Lead, the Instrumentation Automation Specialist is responsible for completing operations maintenance, system design, estimating, procurement, assembly and programing of individual automated stations to entire systems. You will be a focal contact for all automated and manual instrument troubleshooting from both client and internal issues. You will support surveillance monitoring tasks for earthen structures at active mine sites and civil earthwork projects. This position will work independently in the field with support from their Site Supervisor and Project Manager.

This is a field position, work schedules will be based on project specific requirements and will require rotations of 12-hour shifts (day/night), as well as travel to remote field locations. Travel costs incurred while travelling to and from the project will only be covered from approved locations (Calgary and Edmonton). In addition, travel hours will be paid to a maximum of 1.5 hours per trip to and from the field location.

**Your Key Responsibilities**
- Participating and following site-specific Health Safety Environment (HSE) policies and that the safety standard procedures are strictly adhered to with the goal of achieving zero workplace incidents and promotion of a safe work environment for all.
- Operating light vehicles (4x4 pickups) and/or all-terrain vehicles to gain access to monitoring areas located throughout the mine.
- Participating in daily tailgate meetings.
- Identifying and reporting hazards and unsafe conditions and seek to improve safety with reference to known policies and procedures.
- Documenting significant events or observations related to the job (i.e. Environmental, Hazard ID, Job Observations, etc.).
- Commissioning/initializing, extend, lower, aid in trenching, and otherwise modify geotechnical and/or hydrogeological instruments/wells.
- Assisting and performing proper decommissioning/abandonment of geotechnical and hydrogeological wells/instruments.
- Taking readings from vibrating wire piezometers, pneumatic piezometers, standpipes, transducers, flow meters and pumping wells.
- Programming, installing and downloading information from data loggers.
- Taking readings from slope inclinometers, in-place inclinometers and SAAs.
- Monitoring geotechnical parameters to provide quality control in accordance with design and sampling/testing specifications.
- Troubleshooting technical issues in the field to consistently deliver high quality results.
- Identifying and engaging with key stakeholders to gather information and background.
- Contributing to standardized procedures and policies, as well as the identification and execution of shared goals and objectives.

**Qualifications**

**Your Capabilities and Credentials**
- Knowledge of complex Radio Frequency (RF) to Internet of Things (IOT) networks.
- Familiarity with RS232, RS485, SDI-12, Serial, Modbus, communications protocols. 4-20ma sensor operations is considered an asset.
- Knowledge of the following software and platforms: Loggernet, RST software, SAA Suite, Python, Winview, Zentra Utility, Arc GIS, Vista Data Vision, Maxwell Geosystems, and Canary Systems is considered an asset.
- Use of hand tools including multimeters, wrench, sockets, TDR fault finder.
- Adhering to quality control, documentation, and data management procedures.
- Demonstrating proficiency in the competencies outlined in the applicable Core Competency Profile.
- Working knowledge of the Microsoft office suite of programs.
- Valid Class 5 Drivers License with current Driver’s Abstract
- You must have Standard First Aid Level C with AED, CSTS, and H2S Alive.
- These positions require a pre-access drug and alcohol testing and criminal background check.
- Additional qualification requirements depending on project.

**Education and Experience**
- A minimum Post-Secondary Technical Diploma in Mechanical, Instrumentation or Electrical Engineering Technology with a focus on automation, industrial instrumentation or network telemetry.
- A minimum 2 years of relevant industry experience including mine driving is considered an asset.
- Professional designation wit