Project Technician/Surveyor

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Summary:

DMC is currently looking for a Project Technician/ Surveyor to join our team on a contract basis, based in Cadomin, Alberta. The Project Technician/ Surveyor is responsible for the coordination and delivery of all technical services required for the Project. This includes a functional support role to the construction / operations team on the Project. The Project Tech/ Surveyor will ensure that engineering scope (drawings), specifications, bill of materials, quality control and general engineering coordination are available when required, in order to complete all aspects of the project on time, to a high quality and within budget. Survey requirements will be fulfilled by the Project Tech/ Surveyor, including primary control management, setting out, development support and equipment management.

The scope is based upon the Project’s Work Breakdown Structures, with the Project Tech/ Surveyor developing and executing packages on site (mechanical, structural & civil, electrical & instrumentation, mining disciplines). The Project Tech/ Surveyor has responsibility for the coordination and oversite of off-site fabrication activities, active quality management, and construction execution support. This will include interface with the engineering team, procurement team and construction team (self-performance and contracted scope).

The Project Tech/ Surveyor will report directly to the Site Engineering Manager and have a communication function with the project superintendents and supervisors. The Project Manager may request work scope from the Project Engineers in certain circumstances.

Responsibilities:

- Support the construction / operational team for surface and underground work. This includes oversight of the engineering design progression, overseeing survey requirements on site, ensuring the items are on site when required and that the teams are aligned with any quality control required during the construction phase.

- Interface with mining crews and supervision to ensure all metrics are captured and are correct.

Engineering

- Recommend design or method improvements in a continuous effort to improve safety and productivity. This is complete via engineering interface meetings and in the reviewal of drawings.

- Maintain, at site, a complete set of standards, specifications, and drawings to ensure designs and works are completed in line with industry and Project specific standards / regulations.

Procurement

- Work closely with the Project Manager / Project Superintendent to ensure all requirements to execute the work are available and supported in a timely manner.

Construction

- Provide support in writing of procedures and the coordination with operational / construction team on safe and high-quality methodologies.

- Provide support during construction / operations with technical issues and involvement of developing efficient and safe working procedures.

- Provide support during quality and commissioning phases of the package. This includes managing quality packages and creating documents. Documentation must be completed by the required stakeholders.

- Submit daily shift report based on data collected.

- Collect data from shifts; interface with mining crews, supervisors, to ensure that all metrics are captured correctly and are reflective of the shift.

Survey

- Oversee the management of stock levels.

- Line and grade setting out.

- Use of Leica equipment for survey (TS16) and laser scanning (BLK).

- Place requisitions for required equipment.

- Interface with vendors for third party survey support.

- Measure, record, and report mining advance on a shiftly basis.

- Develop reports, to be issued for review and discussion.

- Review reports and interpretation of survey data results.

- Monitor underground environments, to include, but not limited to, ventilation readings, concrete monitoring, and any witnessed convergence.

- Set out of new construction scopes.

- As built surveys of completed construction scopes.

- Involvement in active quality management; concrete pre-pour inspections, verticality surveys, as built surveys.

Other

- Active role in safety management on site.

- Provide input to weekly and monthly reports (as required).

- Undertake personal development activities on a yearly basis.

- Assist in the mentoring of junior team members.

- Must be available to work overtime hours, as the Project requires.

Qualifications:

Experience

- Experience working in the mining industry in a survey/ tech role.

- On-site experience in a construction / operational execution-based role.

- Exceptional written and oral communication skills, including client / contractor management and interface.

- Surveying experience.

- Experience in schedule and budget oversight.

- Demonstrated understanding of design engineering codes, technical standards and regulations relating to the Canadian mining sector.

- (Desirable) Experience in start-up projects.

- (Desirable) Experience in EPC project.

Skills

- Ability to work closely with the site engineering team and interface with the Project Manager.

- Ability to work as part of a team, with strong interpersonal skills.

- Ability to function with minimal supervision; self-derived works and development.

- Ability to work well under pressure and adhere to tight deadlines.

- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office software.

- Ability to produce detailed reports covering inspection findings.

- (Desirable) AutoCAD skills, Leica Cyclone skills, and experience with drawing generation.

At DMC, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace where innovation thrives, and every team member is valued. We believe in investing in our employees' growth and well-being, offering competitive benefits, continuous learning opportunities, and a supportive culture that empowers you to achieve your best.

Join us and be part of a dynamic team where your contributions truly make a difference!

No external recruiters please.

The description is for the purpose of information only, and reflects the general duties considered to describe the principle functions of the job and shall not be construed as a detailed job description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job. It is understood that the terms or conditions of the job are subject to change as may be deemed necessary by the Company to maintain a safe and efficient operation.

As part of our commitment to ensuring our employment practices are fair, accessible, and inclusive of persons with disabilities, please note that accommodations are available, upon request, throughout the recruitment and assessment process for any applicants with disabilities.

DMC Mining is an equal opportunity employer. We thank all candidates for applying, however only the candidates selected will be contacted.