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Geotechnical Specialist
full-timeVancouver

Summary

Location

Vancouver

Type

full-time

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About this role

Collect and analyze geotechnical field information, enter it in the database and verify the viability. Obtain geotechnical information, such as mapping and field testing. Assist in the interpretation of the information collected. Coordinate field requirements with short-term plans, mine development and environmental protection. Support the development of geotechnical designs. Conduct field inspections and identify abnormalities. Prepare geotechnical reports.

Responsibilities
  • Data Collection and Analysis: Collate and analyze data using preset tools, methods, and formats. Involves working independently.
  • Geoscientific Studies and Interpretations: Contribute to well proposals by providing complex analysis and interpretation of geological/geophysical field data. Involves using advanced modeling techniques.
  • Reservoir Characterization and Analysis: Assist with reservoir characterization and simulation by compiling reservoir engineering data and helping to analyze it. This could include data from flow tests and well tests, as well as data on historical production performance.
  • Engineering Solutions Design: Contribute to the development of, and implement feasibility testing of, proposed engineering solutions to provide feedback and data to validate the design.
  • Knowledge Management: Implement policies and processes, collect best practices and case studies, and participate in internal knowledge-sharing sessions to capture and share knowledge among colleagues on project/program outcomes and innovative practices in allocated projects.
  • Data Management: Help others get the most out of data management systems by providing support and advice.
  • Technical Developments Recommendation: Discuss and recommend technical developments to improve the quality of the website/portal/applications software and supporting infrastructure to better meet users’ needs.
  • Personal Capability Building: Develop own capabilities by participating in assessment and development planning activities as well as formal and informal training and coaching; gain or maintain external professional accreditation, where relevant, to improve performance and fulfill personal potential. Maintain an understanding of relevant technology, external regulation, and industry best practices through ongoing education, attending conferences, and reading specialist media.
  • Technical Troubleshooting: Support technical troubleshooting efforts, aiding in the quick and accurate identification, analysis, and resolution of technical issues with equipment and experiments.
  • Research: Carry out a range of research activities either to support others or to fulfill the requirements of the role.
  • Project Management: Work within an established project management plan to achieve specific goals.
  • Exploration Plan Development: Provide the design of exploration programs, including risk assessment and budgeting.
  • Client & Customer Management (External): Help senior colleagues manage client and customer relationships by using relevant sales or client systems.
Competencies
  • Ensures Accountability – Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments. For example, accepts responsibility for own work, both successes and failures. Handles fair share and does not make excuses for problems. Usually meets commitments to others.
  • Collaborates – Builds partnerships and works collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives. For example, readily involves others to accomplish goals; stays in touch and shares information; discourages "us versus them" thinking; shows appreciation for others' ideas and input.
  • Communicates Effectively – Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences. For example, listens attentively and takes an interest. Keeps others well informed; conveys information clearly, concisely, and professionally when speaking or writing.
  • Manages Complexity – Makes sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems. For example, consistently looks at complex issues from many angles; obtains a rich and deep understanding; swiftly cuts to the core issue; skillfully separates root causes from symptoms.
  • Courage – Steps up to address difficult issues, saying what needs to be said. For example, shares own ideas and points of view openly, regardless of potential criticism or risk; shows conviction when faced with adversity and challenges; raises difficult topics to be sure they are addressed.
  • Decision Quality – Makes good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward. For example, knows when to act independently and when to escalate issues. Integrates various inputs, decision criteria, and trade-offs to make effective decisions. Typically makes good independent decisions.
  • Plans and Aligns – Plans and prioritizes work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals. For example, adopts a sequence of activities that allows for optimal efficiency and effective coordination with others. Makes skillful use of resources and support to deliver efficient, high-quality work.
  • Tech Savvy – Anticipates and adopts innovations in business-building digital and technology applications. For example, investigates technologies to learn some cutting-edge best practices. Uses digital/social media to benefit the team and add value to the work being done; understands how to avoid misuse of these tools.
  • Optimizes Work Processes – Knows the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement. For example, uses metrics and benchmarks to monitor accuracy and quality. Takes steps to make methods productive and efficient. Promptly and effectively addresses process breakdowns.
Skills
  • Data Collection and Analysis – Works with full competence to determine and analyze trends from data that is collected to assist in compiling reports that will help in decision-making. Typically works without supervision and may provide technical guidance.
  • Analyze Current State/AS-IS State – Works with full competence to understand business context, needs, rules, and architecture, as well as organizational structure, cultures, capabilities, and processes to document the current state of processes and the business. Typically works without supervision and may provide technical guidance.
  • Document and Model User Requirements – Works with full competence to utilize the appropriate modeling tool(s) to diagram the requirements from data and state changes, process and process improvements, as well as use cases and user stories. Typically works without supervision and may provide technical guidance.
  • Engineering Technical Operations Support – Works with full competence to identify, diagnose and resolve operational problems through the development of engineering outcomes. Typically works without supervision and may provide technical guidance.
  • Define Product/Process Change Strategy – Works with full competence to develop an effective change strategy based on gap analyses and enterprise readiness assessment results, including transitions states and release plans. Typically works without supervision and may provide technical guidance.
  • Define Future State/TO-BE State – Works with full competence to envision and document the future state of processes and products by identifying the solution scope, potential value of the future state, and the changes to the process, products, organization infrastructure, capabilities, and technology necessary to achieve the desired future state. Typically works without supervision and may provide technical guidance.
  • Geochemical Analysis – Works with full competence to specialize in geochemical analysis within the field of geoscience. Typically works without supervision and may provide technical guidance.
  • Planning and Organizing – Works with full competence to plan, organize, prioritize and oversee activities to efficiently meet objectives. Typically works without supervision and may provide technical guidance.
  • Seismic Analysis and Interpretation – Works with full competence to conduct in-depth seismic analysis and interpretation in the field of geoscience. Typically works without supervision and may provide technical guidance.
  • Geological Exploration and Assessment – Works with full competence to specialize in geological exploration within the field of geoscience. Typically works without supervision and may provide technical guidance.
  • Geophysical Analysis – Works with full competence to conduct comprehensive geophysical analysis in exploration projects. Typically works without supervision and may provide technical guidance.
  • Geotechnical Engineering – Works with full competence to perform geotechnical analysis, evaluating soil and rock properties to assess geological stability, guide construction decisions, and mitigate environmental risks. Typically works without supervision and may provide technical guidance.
  • Geothermal Resource Assessment – Works with full competence to conduct effective geothermal exploration, combining geological, geophysical, and geochemical methods to identify and assess geothermal resources. Typically works without supervision and may provide technical guidance.
  • Geospatial Analysis – Works with full competence to work with geographic information, apply spatial analysis techniques, and communicate findings to support decision-making processes in various domains. Typically works without supervision and may provide technical guidance.
  • Categorizing and Classifying Information – Works with full competence to utilize systems and tools to support categorizing and classifying data and information. Typically works without supervision and may provide technical guidance.
Education
  • Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Level
Experience
  • General Experience: Experience enables job holder to deal with the majority of situations and to advise others (Over 3 years to 6 years)
  • Managerial Experience: Experience of general supervision of more junior colleagues (7 to 12 months)
Traits
  • Focus – Preference for organization, procedure, and exactitude.
  • Need for Achievement – A tendency to work intensely to achieve and exceed difficult standards.
  • Persistence – A tendency toward passionate and steadfast pursuit of long-term goals, in spite of obstacles, discouragement, or distraction.
  • Adaptability – Comfort with unanticipated changes of direction or approach.
  • Composure – The ability to stay calm and poised in stressful, difficult, or ambiguous situations.
  • Confidence – The degree to which a person is convinced that they control the course of events in their lives.
  • Credibility – The degree of consistency between a person's words and actions.
  • Curiosity – The extent to which a person is likely to tackle problems in a novel way, see patterns in complex information, and pursue deep understanding.
  • Sociability – The natural inclination to engage with and interact with others.
  • Optimism – The degree to which people are comfortable with themselves and positive about life.
  • Situational Self-Awareness – The ability to stay attuned to one's own experiences, motivations, and reactions in the present moment.
  • Openness to Differences – A desire to consider and explore differences in perspective, thought, and experience of persons from a variety of backgrounds.
  • Empathy – Being attuned to others' feelings,motivations and concerns.
  • Assertiveness – The degree to which people enjoy taking charge and directing others.
  • Tolerance of Ambiguity – Comfort with uncertain, vague, or contradictory information that prevents a clear understanding or direction.
  • Influence – The ability to motivate and persuade others.
  • Humility – The degree to which a person is seen as courteous, free from self-absorption, and easy to get along with.
  • Risk-Taking – A willingness to take a stand or take chances based on limited information.
  • Affiliation – A preference for aligning with a larger team or organization toward a common goal.
  • Trust – An expectation of honesty and forthrightness on the part of oneself and others.

Other facts

Tech stack
Data Collection and Analysis,Geoscientific Studies,Reservoir Characterization,Engineering Solutions Design,Knowledge Management,Technical Troubleshooting,Geotechnical Engineering,Geochemical Analysis,Seismic Analysis,Geophysical Analysis,Geospatial Analysis,Planning and Organizing,Document and Model User Requirements,Define Future State,Categorizing and Classifying Information,Exploration Plan Development

About GHD Group Pty Ltd

We are committed to addressing the world’s biggest challenges in the areas of water, energy and communities.

GHD is a global network of multi-disciplinary professionals providing clients with integrated solutions through engineering, environmental, design and construction expertise. Our future-focused, innovative approaches connect and support communities around the world, resiliency and sustainability for generations to come.

Established in 1928, we remain wholly owned by our people. We are 10,000+ diverse and skilled individuals connected by over 200 offices, across five continents – Asia, Australia, Europe, North and South America, and the Pacific region.

See our list of office locations and contact numbers in ghd.com/en/about-ghd/office-locations

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GHD reconnaît et comprend que le monde est en constante évolution. Nous sommes engagés à résoudre les plus grands défis mondiaux dans les secteurs de l’eau, de l’énergie et de l’urbanisation.

Nous sommes une entreprise de services professionnels dotée d’une expertise de pointe en ingénierie, en construction et en architecture. Nos démarches avant-gardistes et innovatrices rapprochent et soutiennent les communautés à l’échelle mondiale. En livrant d’excellents résultats sociaux et économiques, nous visons à bâtir des relations durables avec nos partenaires et nos clients.

Fondée en 1928, GHD appartient entièrement à ses employés Nous sommes plus de 10 000 employés diversifiés et qualifiés dans plus de 200 bureaux et sur cinq continents : Amérique du Nord et Amérique du Sud, Asie, Australie et Europe, ainsi que dans la région du Pacifique.

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Team size: 10,001+ employees
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Industry: Civil Engineering
Founding Year: 1928

What you'll do

  • The Geotechnical Specialist will collect and analyze geotechnical field information, coordinate field requirements, and support the development of geotechnical designs. They will also conduct field inspections, prepare reports, and assist in interpreting collected data.

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As a Geotechnical Specialist at GHD Group Pty Ltd, you will: the Geotechnical Specialist will collect and analyze geotechnical field information, coordinate field requirements, and support the development of geotechnical designs. They will also conduct field inspections, prepare reports, and assist in interpreting collected data..

Why join GHD Group Pty Ltd as a Geotechnical Specialist?

GHD Group Pty Ltd is a leading Civil Engineering company.

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The Geotechnical Specialist position at GHD Group Pty Ltd is based in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.

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