BAT Construction Ltd. is a Canadian leader in Slope Stabilization and Geotechnical Construction, and we are expanding to meet the growing demand for our expert services.
BAT Construction has a proven record of providing skilled employees to deliver high-quality results, all while focusing on safety.
This position requires strong leadership / attention to detail and judgment as well as an exceptional ability to organize, plan, and anticipate potential adversity. The ideal candidate will have strong drilling experience (specifically HDD). Applicants with a thorough understanding of geotechnical stabilization as well as heavy equipment operation, ground support, or heavy-duty mechanics may be given preference.
This role requires technical expertise, a strong commitment to safety, and the ability to work in remote and challenging conditions. The ideal candidate will be expected to uphold BAT Construction's core values of Safety-Driven, Integrity, Flexibility, Quality, and Team Spirit. This candidate will be responsible for, and have proven experience in the following:
- Verify location, angle, and depth of drill locations before drilling and confirm it is safe to move forward with the process
- Perform daily and routine maintenance on equipment to ensure safety and functionality
- Check gauges, monitor drilling condition and pay close attention to equipment to decide if it needs to be altered or adjusted during drilling
- Complete drilling and anchor installation logs
- Ensure all drilling is being completed safely as per regulations, drawings, designs, and special provisions
- Use knowledge of soil or rock conditions to determine which drilling equipment is appropriate for each job
- Stop, start, and control machine drilling speed and align as well as position drills to stabilize machines
- Regulate downward pressure, rotary speed, and air pressure, depending on the type of material the drill is moving through. Changing procedures and settings for each individual job as needed
- Bore or drill holes in rock for grouting, anchoring, blasting, or building foundations, working with other members of the crew to ensure accuracy and safety
- Follow all protocol and standard operating procedures to guarantee safety and compliance on the job site and keep team members safe from injury
- Position and assemble casing pipes, augers, machines and other equipment with the appropriate hand and power tools
- Cap and mark all open bore holes
- Direct and train drilling swampers
Camp Job: at CNRL Horizon - food and accommodations provided while on rotation
Rotation: 2 weeks on, 2 weeks off, 12 hour (5% pay premium for night shifts)
Travel: Flight booked and paid for from Calgary or Edmonton Airport
NOTE: Applicants for employment must posses work authorization which does not require work visa sponsorship by the employer and they must have a residence in Canada.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $45.90 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Vision care
Application question(s):
- This job requires the use of a respirator; is there any reason you are unable to wear a respirator?
- Do you have Blasting Certification?
- Do you have First Aid Level 3 Certification?
- Are you eligible to work in Canada? Applicants for employment must either be Canadian citizens or posses work authorization which does not require work visa sponsorship by the employer and they must have a residence in Canada.
- What types of drills have you worked with previously?
- Have you operated drilling systems with remote control before?
- Are you afraid of heights? Drilling is performed in manlifts for this position.
- Have you previously worked for BAT Construction?
Experience:
- Drilling: 3 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person
