Geotechnical Technician

The Geotechnical Technician will assist with day-to-day activities associated with perimeter ditch and berm systems, recharge ditches, pipeline crossings, water-holding mined lands and above-grade impoundments. The technician will perform rule required inspections of clay settling dams for integrity and determine maintenance requirements and confirm completion of work. The technician must remain vigilant of issues and conditions that can affect their fellow workers and report any issues that can impact the environment or the safety of the employees.

What you'll do?

•  Provide assistance to reclamation, environmental, mine dewatering and operations staff with implementation of best management practices and water table mitigation programs.
• Accumulate data and compiles reports for use in regulatory agency reporting, compliance and permitting purposes involving clay slurry station pumping data and piezometers.  Prepares and distributes reports to support programs.
• Coordinate and oversee remedial activities and construction/maintenance of perimeter ditch and berm systems, recharge ditches, pipeline crossings, water-holding mined lands, non-clay and clay settling areas and hydraulic systems.
• Daily inspections of dams.  Inspects areas, gathers information and evaluates findings to ensure compliance.  Determine if remedial action is necessary.

What you’ll need:

• High School/GED required.
• 1+ years of Related Experience.
• Microsoft Office Suite - Entry Level

What’s in it for you?

• A competitive base salary + bonus incentives  

• 11 paid holidays each year  

• A generous 401k with a company match and annual company contributions  

• Paid sick leave  

• Paid vacation time 

• A robust benefits package which includes Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, life & disability  

• Tuition reimbursement  

• Paid Paternity/Maternity Leave