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Form of work- Location: West Ryde, NSW
- Immediate start available
About the Role
Douglas Partners is seeking an experienced Utilities Service Locator to be based in our Sydney office in West Ryde. The position will involve working with consulting engineers/scientists to set-out geotechnical and environmental investigations and locating underground services in a professional, systematic and methodical process for borehole drilling and test pit excavations. This will also include checking that proposed test locations are clear of overhead services and structures.
The position reports to the Sydney Geotechnical Manager, although you will work closely with the Section Managers and members of the Geotechnical, Geophysics, Environmental and Rock Mechanics Sections. There would be opportunities to become involved with consulting and investigation work in these Sections and also with soil testing in our Earthworks laboratory. You will have access to a company ute to allow you to perform your duties efficiently.
Responsibilities will include:
- Locating underground utilities prior to field work activities using electromagnetic and ground penetrating radar (GPR) equipment.
- Collection of coordinates and levels using differential global positioning system (dGPS) equipment.
- Survey levelling using optical and laser levels.
- Assisting field staff with testing on job sites.
- Coordination of subcontractors engaged to undertake underground utilities location including vacuum extraction.
- Work under strict WHS requirements.
- Maintain equipment.
About You
The successful candidate will possess the following attributes:
- Valid Australian Driver's Licence.
- Telstra/Dial-Before-You-Dig accreditation. Current 2016 accreditation preferable but not essential.
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in locating underground utilities.
- Experience using dGPS and survey levelling equipment is preferable.
- Practical skills in maintaining field and electronic equipment.
- An ability to work in a team environment.
- Have excellent attention to details
- A friendly, positive and enthusiastic attitude with a 'can do' approach.
- Be honest and trustworthy.
- Values the importance of operating within Work Health and Safety (WHS), Environmental Management and Quality Assurance (QA) systems.
What's in it for you
- Gain experience in all sectors of the business;
- Coaching and mentoring from some of the industry’s top leaders;
- Further educational support for tuition fees and study leave;
- Opportunities to work across Australia (we have 19 offices in both regional and metropolitan locations!);
- Enhanced leave and superannuation after service milestones;
- Employee Assistance Program for Health & Wellbeing;
- Discount offers on your shopping through our Douglas Good Deals;
- A work culture that is empowering, fun and inclusive where people matter!
About Us
Douglas Partners Pty Ltd is an industry-leading geotechnical, environmental and groundwater consulting firm employing over 600 people throughout 19 offices across Australia.
A work culture that is empowering, supportive and inclusive where people matter most!
Visit our website to learn more at www.douglaspartners.com.au
Interested?
If this position sounds appealing to you, please submit a resume and brief covering letter demonstrating your qualifications and experience for our consideration.
