Neegan Technical Services (NTS)
Fly-In, Fly-Out | 7/7 Rotation | Client Site near Fort McMurray
Neegan Technical Services is currently accepting applications for full-time Geotechnical Instrumentation Monitors. These fly-in, fly-out positions are based at Canadian Natural Resources, supporting construction and instrumentation monitoring projects across various client sites near Fort McMurray.
The successful candidates will work in a field-based environment under a variety of weather conditions and collaborate closely with team members and the client to support both geotechnical construction activities and instrumentation monitoring programs.
Scope of Work
The scope of work includes providing geotechnical construction and instrumentation monitoring support across active project sites.
Instrumentation Monitoring Responsibilities
- Reading and monitoring geotechnical instruments including:
- Slope Inclinometers
- ShapeArrays
- Vibrating Wire Piezometers
- Standpipes
- Monitoring tailings and mining structures for changes in pressure and ground movement
- Collecting and entering field data
- Ensuring readings remain below established threshold levels
- Notifying supervisors when readings exceed trigger criteria
- Operating ARGO units to access instruments not accessible by truck
- Driving off-road to reach monitoring locations
Construction Monitoring Responsibilities
- Monitoring active construction areas to ensure work is conducted in accordance with design specifications and IFC (Issued for Construction) drawings
- Signing off on foundation approvals
- Performing field density testing using a Nuclear Densometer
- Conducting sieve testing and other lab testing as required
- Providing limited survey support, including collecting coordinates for foundation approval extents and field density locations
- Documenting construction activities in detailed shift reports
- Working safely around heavy equipment
Qualifications & Requirements
- Diploma and/or Degree in Civil, Environmental, Geotechnical, or related field (considered an asset)
- Experience in geotechnical instrumentation and/or construction monitoring is considered an asset
- Ability and willingness to work in adverse weather conditions
- Valid driver’s license with a clean driver’s abstract
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
- Comfortable operating ATVs and towing trailers
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
- Strong attention to detail and documentation skills
- Demonstrated commitment to safety as a top priority, adhering to all Safe Work Practices and Procedures
Additional Information
- Shift schedule: 14 days on / 7 days off
- Fly-in, fly-out position
- Competitive salary based on education and experience
- Comprehensive benefits package
- This position is based at a client site near Fort McMurray
- Candidates will be required to complete pre-employment drug and alcohol testing
- All offers of employment are conditional upon successful completion of standard pre-employment screening
If you are safety-focused, technically driven, and enjoy working in a dynamic field environment supporting both construction and monitoring operations, we encourage you to apply.
