Engineering or Geoscience Technologist
The Opportunity:
Tetra Tech is adding an Engineering or Geoscience Technologist to join our Geophysics team based in Vancouver, BC.
Why Tetra Tech:
At Tetra Tech, we are Leading with Science™ to solve the world’s most complex challenges. Our industry-leading experts in engineering and consulting are committed to driving positive change in communities around the world. For over 50 years, we have been at the forefront of innovation and sustainability. Today we stand as a market leader, offering cutting-edge solutions in water, environment, energy, and international development. Our work has improved more than 500 million lives around the world.
Your Impact:
Join Tetra Tech to make a real difference. Our work leverages cutting-edge technologies, advanced analytics, and the expertise of world-class scientists and engineers to create meaningful change around the world. Discover your full potential – join us to advance your career while leaving a lasting legacy.
The salary range for this position is $58,000 - $90,000 per annum/year. Please note that Tetra Tech considers various factors in determining pay, including but not limited to: education, relevant and demonstrated work experience in the role, skills, geographic location, qualifications, certifications, and other competencies relevant to the needs of the business.
Your Role:
- Support a wide variety of geophysical projects throughout the full project cycle. Projects can range from single-person local jobs to multi-person, helicopter-access field programs.
- Conduct geophysics surveys, including, but not limited to, seismic refraction, MASW, VSP, ERT, electromagnetics, downhole, non-destructive testing, and GPR.
- Perform field troubleshooting, routine maintenance, and basic repairs on geophysical equipment.
- Plan and manage safety and logistics for field programs.
- Maintain local geophysics equipment inventory, including cleaning, repairs, packing/shipping, and warehouse organization.
- Assist with processing geophysical data collected in the field.
- Work closely with other team members to deliver assignments on schedule and within budget.
- Represent Tetra Tech as a leading industry expert when interfacing with our clients.
- Carry out work in accordance with internal procedures, legislation, and industry standards.
- Follow Tetra Tech’s safety procedures, work safely at all times, and report any health and safety-related incidents or concerns.
- Perform other duties as required.
Qualifications:
- A geoscience or engineering technology diploma, or similar.
- Registration, or eligibility to register, with ASET, ASTTBC, or a similar professional body is an asset.
- 0-10 years of experience. Experience in near-surface geophysics, consulting, and hands-on equipment maintenance is an asset.
- Willingness to learn and take initiative.
- Positive attitude and ability to work with diverse teams.
- Able to work long hours outdoors in all seasons.
- Safety certifications in First Aid, ATVs, WHMIS, H2S Alive, etc., are considered an asset.
- Travel is required. Candidates must be prepared to undertake field assignments for up to 24 days at a time.
- Must be physically capable of performing required manual labour, including carrying and lifting heavy equipment and traversing steep and rugged terrain.
- Must possess a valid Class 5 driver's license (or equivalent).
- Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.
Life at Tetra Tech:
The perks of working at Tetra Tech include:
- Benefits starting day one of employment.
- Overtime is calculated at 1.5 times.
- We have embraced a hybrid culture. We will provide you with the tools to work almost anywhere.
- Flexibility and company-wide commitment to work/life balance.
- Collaborative team environment that values the contributions of all employees.
- Ongoing learning and development opportunities, including mentorship by industry experts.
If you are eager to learn and ready to take on exciting challenges in near-surface geophysics, we encourage you to apply and explore the opportunities that await you with our team at Tetra Tech.
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