Line Locating Technician - Edmonton, Canada - GeoVerra

GeoVerra

Verified Company

Edmonton, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

You + GeoVerra

Our new
Line Locate Technician, located in Northern Alberta or BC and working in Rainbow Lake, AB
must be passionate about spending time in the field.

Whether you have a technical background or love exploring every nook and cranny outside, you should have an unquenchable thirst for seeing and doing it all.

What GV Provides

Full time, flexible benefits program, RRSP match, wellness days, and paid vacation time
Paid training for all safety tickets required

Key Responsibilities

Manage and perform field line locating work with the help of a Locator Assistant;
Liaise with Project Managers to coordinate field locating work, to review and manage project budgets, timeline requirements, priorities and line locating methodology;
Act as a company representative, liaising directly with client field representatives and land owners;
Prepare and communicate field notes, sketches, checklists and digital data in required formats for Project Managers, Land Surveyors and Drafting personnel;
Provide guidance and mentorship to Locator Assistants working with you;
Contribute to the development and implementation of industry best practices, more efficient field processes and procedures and the innovative use of new technology;
Actively participate in and proactively support the advancement of the GeoVerra safety program;
Some office work may be required in this position; and
Other duties as assigned/required.

Required Skills, Experience, & Behaviours

Strong working knowledge of utility locating theories and fundamentals and ground disturbance practices;
Experience with plant site, battery and new right of way locates and scans;
Experience with Trimble RTK or Handheld GPS would be considered an asset;
Strong problem solving skills in a field environment;
Effective communication skills verbal and written; ability to produce accurate and legible field notes and sketches;
Knowledge and experience of pipeline, lease and facility construction would be considered an asset;
Snowmobile, ATV and UTV experience an asset
The ability to develop and motivate line locating staff and work well in a team environment;
An aptitude for delivering projects on time and budget;
A valid driver's license and can provide a clean driver's abstract; and
Pre Employment Drug and Alcohol Testing;
Successful completion of preemployment drug and alcohol screening as per the limits provided in the Canadian Model for Providing a Safe Workplace

Working Conditions
Out of town work (possible shift work) and frequent travel required;
Ability to carry, lift and push 50lbs+ on a regular basis;
Ability to work outside in all weather conditions;
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