Position Requirements
This position is field based, and requires extended travel to remote locations year-round. Typical hours are 12-hour day or night shifts, with accommodations directly on site or in a nearby camp or hotel.
The Trenchless Crossing Inspector will be responsible for:
- Inspection and supervision of HDD construction projects
- Field reconnaissance of potential crossing locations – pipeline route and workspace scouting
- Pre-construction planning in coordination with the engineering team
- Construction site safety management and daily reporting
- Detailed construction monitoring and reporting
- Liaison with regulatory bodies, clients, contractors and BlueFox engineering team
- Assist crossing and pipeline contractors with construction related issues (troubleshooting, problem solving)
This position is of a highly technical nature and requires frequent communication with engineers, construction managers, environmental monitors, surveyors, contractors and clients.
The following skills are required:
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including proficiency in MS office suite
- Technical knowledge of pipeline construction, horizontal directional drilling construction and ancillary support services
- Strong construction management skills, including: cost, schedule, quality and safety
- Daily monitoring and reporting
The following experience is considered an asset:
- Knowledge of directional steering and survey systems
- Familiarity with CSA Z662 and Directive 50 requirements
- Pipeline welding procedures
- Construction site safety management and administration
- Exposure to other trenchless construction methods (Microtunnel, Auger Bore, Direct Pipe, etc.)
- The ideal candidate will possess at minimum five (5) years of pipeline construction experience with direct HDD experience in Alberta and British Columbia.
This is a contract position, and the candidate will need to fulfill the following commercial conditions:
- Commercial general liability and automobile insurance, WCB and WorksafeBC coverage
- Current and valid:
- Driver’s license
- H2S Alive
- Standard First Aid / CPR
- Transportation of Dangerous Goods
- Ground Disturbance
- CSTS (or PST) certification
- WHMIS
- ATV Safety Training
- Possess 4x4 vehicle, or have ability to rent as needed