Material Testing Technician Field Supervisor

4 days ago


Calgary, Canada Beairsto & Associates Engineering Ltd. Full time

**Day-to-Day Duties and Responsibilities**
- Supervise and schedule a team of technicians conducting field testing of aggregate, soils, concrete, and asphalt.
- Complete field training and mentoring of new staff members.
- Review, revise, and submit daily field test reports from the Materials Technicians to the required Project Managers, clients, sub-consultants, and contractors.
- Possess a thorough knowledge of all Beairsto field procedures and provide co-worker support to ensure proper safety and quality guidelines are maintained.
- Review, comprehend, and communicate to Materials Technicians project drawings and specifications to ensure proper field-testing procedures are being followed.
- Be responsible for the Materials Technicians following proper safety, wearing PPE, and using equipment properly by completing field audits.
- Actively support, engage, comply, and provide feedback for BASE’s Health and Safety Program.
- Training, calibration(s), maintenance, and daily supervision of the BASE nuclear gauge program.
- Support the Geotechnical Lab & Field Manager with various field or additional duties.

**External Certification Duties and Responsibilities**
- Complete CCIL concrete and aggregate certification, the required regional program requirements, and assist the Supervising Professional and Geotechnical Field & Lab Manager with overall program compliance.
- Performing, recording, and maintaining compliance for routine field-testing equipment maintenance and calibration.
- Complete the regional asset management and supervision of field-testing equipment.
- Complete the regional hiring and dismissal process of local field Materials Technicians.
- Actively engage, comply, and complete the regional requirements for the Radiation Safety Program as a Regional RSO.
- Support the Geotechnical Lab & Field Manager with various lab, field, or additional duties.

**Qualifications**
- Technical diploma or Degree in Civil Engineering with 5+ years of progressive supervisory work-related experience.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal) and an ability to work in both individual and team environments.
- Experience establishing and maintaining client relationships.
- Previous knowledge and experience with related ASTM, ATT, or CSA test procedures.
- Ability to review, provide feedback, and communicate field and laboratory report data.
- Ability to review and interpret project drawings and specifications.
- Technical competence, analytical abilities, and attention to details.
- Class 5 Drivers License in good standing.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and PDF editing programs.
- Valid CCIL and/or CSA concrete and aggregate certification(s).
- Able to travel and work a flexible / rotating schedule to support field and construction projects.
- Geotechnical engineering investigations, inspections, and reporting experience would be an asset (specifically geotechnical field drilling, pile construction inspections, foundation bearing inspections, proof rolls, etc.).
- Experience in a consulting engineering environment would be considered an asset, specifically materials testing, including aggregate, soils, concrete, and/or asphalt.

**Qualities**:

- Detail oriented and technically trained
- Ability to supervise field and laboratory Materials Technicians.
- Ability to review, revise, and send required field and laboratory testing reports to the required individuals.
- Analytic and decisive decision maker with the ability to prioritize and communicate key objectives and tactics necessary to achieve project goals.
- Proven ability to manage conflicting priorities.
- Strong time management and communication skills with a proven ability to effectively engage clients and contractors.
- Ability to learn new tasks, procedures, knowledge, and change tasks efficiently.
- Ability to meet strict scheduling or reporting deadlines when required by clients.
- Ability to represent the company’s best interest while completing the required tasks.

Pay: $80,000.00-$85,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-04-30
Expected start date: 2025-03-24



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