YOUR QUALIFICATIONS

• Diploma or degree in Electronic, Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, Mining or Geotechnical Technology, or a relevant technical field.
• A Civil/Electrical/Electronics/Mining/Geotechnical Engineering degree will be considered as an asset.Eligible to register with ASTTBC (preferred)

ABOUT THE ROLE – FIELD TECHNICIAN (MAPLE RIDGE, BC)

We are excited to announce an opportunity for a Field Technician with the Orica Digital Solutions team based in Maple Ridge, BC. You’ll play a crucial role in supporting our projects both locally and internationally. This includes commissioning, maintaining, troubleshooting, decommissioning and collecting data from geotechnical instruments. This role reports to the Maple Ridge Support Supervisor.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

You will provide unparalleled support to our customers and be responsible for the technical quality and accuracy of your work. You are a customer-focused, team-oriented, organized, detail-oriented, technically competent self-starter with a strong work ethic and well-developed problem-solving skills. You are positive and curious with a desire to learn and grow.

• Spear Head communications directly with customers to relay technical knowledge and troubleshoot issue customers may have.
• Perform installation, testing, calibration, commissioning, repair, maintenance and decommissioning of geotechnical instruments.
• Types of instruments include you’ll work with includes:
• Piezometers (vibrating wire, pneumatic and standpipe)
• Extensometers
• Inclinometers
• ShapeArrays (SAAs)
• Settlement cells/plates
• Flumes, flow meters
• Survey markers/monuments
• Temperature sensing cables
• Load cells
• Assist with technical supervision of related construction activities.
• Support documentation, including installation reports and commissioning records. Submit data and documentation in timely.
• Follow and contribute to installation procedures and execution plans.
• Provide remote and on-site support to customers worldwide to resolve geotechnical instrument issues.
• Travel to site to perform or remotely lead third party and customer activities including: installation, configuration, and servicing of data logging and networking equipment; supervision and/or installation of geotechnical instruments and sensors; troubleshooting and repair of malfunctioning and/or damaged systems.
• Manage customer tickets, remotely troubleshoot customer issues and proactively identify field visit requirements.
• Provide remote and in person training to customers to meet their needs in Software and Equipment knowledge.
• Adhere to strict safety protocols.

• Work outdoors in various weather conditions (-40°C to +40°C)Other duties as assigned by the manager

ROLE DIMENSIONS

• Location: Based in Maple Ridge BC
• Work Schedule: Monday through FridayTravel: Travel and accommodations are provided for work at remote sites. Competitive pay, including overtime and discretionary bonus.