Automation Specialist

At Stantec, we help deliver the critical minerals needed to power our world, from the cars we drive to the infrastructure powering our communities. And we don't just design the largest, deepest, and most technically challenging mines in the world—we do it sustainably. We're helping clients reduce energy usage, adopt clean energy sources, and implement digital solutions and automation. 

Join our team of mining professionals and you'll be at the forefront of this evolving industry while building the mine of the future. You'll also build your own future, with exciting opportunities for development and advancement.

Your Opportunity

Stantec is currently searching for In-field Instrumentation Automation Specialists (Geotechnical and Hydrogeological monitoring) on a regular full-time basis, reporting out of Western Canada. This is a non-exempt position; 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 geotechnical and hydrogeologic automated stations monitoring to entire systems. You will be a focal contact for all automated and manual instrument troubleshooting from both client and internal issues. This position will work independently in the field with support from their Site Supervisor and Project Manager. 

This is primarily a field position, with approximately 85% of the work being field based. Work schedules based on project specific requirements and may 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). 

Your Key Responsibilities

• Participating in 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
• Participating in daily tailgate meetings
• Identifying and reporting hazards and unsafe conditions and seeking 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 of telemetry enabled automated data acquisition systems for monitoring programs including integrating sensors with dataloggers and building out connectivity networks.
• Maintaining monitoring programs by troubleshooting and diagnosing issues and completing service and calibration work.
• Programming, installing and downloading information from data loggers
• Taking readings from vibrating wire piezometers, pressure transducers, standpipes, slope inclinometers, in-place inclinometers and SAAs
• Performing maintenance and troubleshooting on automated data acquisition systems
• Performing Quality Control (QC) of all readings (e.g. allow noise in slope inclinometer reading(s) to reduce before recording the reading), data entry, outputs and determine if instrument readings are of good quality or if re-reads are required
• Documentation of installation and configuration details.
• Entering, maintaining, and updating instrumentation data files and drawings as directed by the client
• Commissioning/initializing, extend, lower, aid in trenching, and otherwise modify geotechnical and/or hydrogeological instruments/wells
• Assisting and performing proper decommissioning/abandonment of geotechnical instruments and hydrogeological wells.
• Demonstrating proficiency in the competencies outlined in the applicable Core Competency Profile
• 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 with geotechnical and hydrogeological data acquisition systems such as Campbell Scientific, EWS, RST, Geokon, Ackcio, In-Situ, etc.
• Working knowledge of the Microsoft office suite of programs.
• Valid Class 5 Drivers License with current Driver's Abstract
• Highly motivated individual with good leadership and communication/networking skills
• Off-road driving experience is considered an asset
• This position requires pre-access drug and alcohol testing, functional fitness examination 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 
• Must be able to carry 20 kg 100 m over rough terrain continuously
• A minimum 2 years of relevant industry experience including mine driving is considered an asset.
• Designation with either the Association of Science and Engineering Technology Professionals of Alberta (ASET) or the Applied Science Technologists and Technicians of BC (ASTTBC) is considered an asset. 
• Membership in the International Society of Automation (ISA) is considered an asset.
• Additional qualification requirements depending on project.

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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