Junior Construction Materials Field Technician (2024090445)
Overview
Thurber has an entry-level contract opportunity for a Junior Construction Materials Field Technician to join our team in Edmonton, Alberta for the duration of the 2024 field season.
Thurber provides geotechnical, environmental and construction materials engineering and testing services for a variety of industries across Canada. Our multidisciplinary expertise allows us to work on problems related to earth, the environment and construction materials. We solve problems in a wide variety of industries including transportation, building construction, municipal infrastructure, land development, dams and water resources, industrial development, mining, oil and gas, marine and environmental services.
A Junior Construction Materials Field Technician’s responsibility consist primarily of carrying out field and laboratory assignments relating to geotechnical, environmental and materials testing. More specifically your responsibilities will include:
- Providing construction inspection and quality control/assurance testing for various infrastructure and transportation projects;
- Conducting field compaction testing of soils;
- Carrying out construction inspection for various projects;
- Carrying out field concrete testing as per CCIL/CSA requirements;
- Conducting pile construction monitoring for driven steel and cast-in-place concrete piles;
- Carrying out laboratory testing of field materials;
- Ensuring all work conforms to CCIL, ASTM, and other company and industry standards;
- Effectively communicating results and observations to clients, contractors, and project engineers verbally and in written formats;
- Liaising with project engineers and client’s site representatives; and,
- Travelling to local, and remote construction sites.
Qualifications and Assets
- Completion of a related post-secondary program in Engineering Technology is preferred;
- Experience carrying out concrete and compaction testing is an asset;
- Experience conducting pile construction monitoring is an asset;
- Concrete Testing Certificate from CCIL/CSA is an asset;
- Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills;
- Strong computer skills (i.e. spreadsheet and word-processing);
- Proficiency in spoken and written English language is required; and,
- Class 5 driver’s license.
Additional Information
- A flexible schedule, with the ability to work out of town for extended periods, overtime, weekends, and nights is required;
- Shift work may be required depending on workload and client/project needs; and,
- 3 Year Driver’s Abstract and a Claims Experience Letter will be requested.
About Thurber
Thurber Engineering Ltd. provides environmental, geotechnical, and materials engineering and testing services. A Canadian-owned company since 1957, we are consistently recognized for the quality of our work, the knowledge of our people, and for conducting our business with integrity.
Our team continues to grow as we build our reputation by working closely with our clients to provide timely, high-value solutions and technical support. Thurber is wholly owned by our senior employees and operates from British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Ontario.
At Thurber, we know that our success can be attributed to the hard-working, innovative group of people who come in every day ready and excited to take on new challenges and solve problems. We seek out team members who work hard, innovate, and operate with integrity. Our regional diversity gives us specialized knowledge of the various and complex geological and environmental conditions across Canada.
Our Vision:
Building Canada with great people and great ideas.
Our Mission:
Delivering specialist advice and services where projects meet the ground.
Our Values:
Passion and quality in what we do: working collaboratively, respectfully, sustainably, and safely.
- Put family first
- Pick up the phone
- Encourage creativity
- Work hard
Our Commitment:
We promise our clients, our people and our partners to:
- Serve our clients well.
- Meet changing client needs.
- Value our people and our communities.
- Build advantage by how we manage.
Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity to work for a remarkable organization that takes pride in its employees - apply today!