Deep Foundation Technician - Land

Job Description

Foundations support the rest of the infrastructure, so it’s important to pick and design the best one for your project site. When designing a foundation, you need to consider the ground and environmental conditions, as well as potential hazards or risks. That’s where we come in. We provide the data you need and offer advice on suitable foundation designs and testing that will last a lifetime.

The Deep Foundation Technician is tasked with performing standard observations of pile driving operations following preset procedures. This includes visual inspection of pile immediately prior to installation, verification of pile location, observation of installation and documentation of driving resistance through record of blows per foot of penetration of pile.

Job Responsibilities:

• Lead by example and place Quality, Health & Safety, Security, and the protection of the Environment as core values while never intentionally placing employees, our processes, customers, or the communities in which we live and work at risk.

• Review pile rig for information necessary for documentation procedures.

• Oversee pile installation records while tracking the pile completion work.

• Prepare all documentation for presentation to appropriate Client.

• Assist in carrying out the tasks associated with the Quality Program by forwarding pile-driving documentation to management for review and submission to Client to determine if the piles are acceptable as driven or if remedial measures are required.

• Must be able to work variable schedules, able to work 14 hours or more per day, up to 70 to 80 hours per week.

• Be able to travel extensively (required), both domestically and internationally.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

• Legally Authorized to work in the United States, without restrictions

• High school diploma or equivalent required is required.  Associate’s degree preferred.

• Construction Materials Certification, Technical School education preferred.

• Currently hold a valid State Driver’s License with an acceptable motor vehicle record.

• Knowledge of pile driving procedures and familiarity with pile driving equipment, experience or pile driving monitoring knowledge is a plus.

• Possesses or be able to obtain valid passport, possible international travel/assignments may be required.

What’s in it for you?

At Fugro, our people are truly our number one priority and are central to our purpose to create a safe and livable world. Our values set the foundation for our unique culture: we are determined to deliver, we prepare for tomorrow, we do what’s right, and we build trust. Our talent philosophy is seeded by our values and fueled by a passion for learning, developing leadership behaviors, transparency, and accountability.

Fugro offers opportunities to sharpen skills and provide career growth through on-the-job learning experiences, LinkedIn Learning access, business and technical training, and leadership development programs.

We value the mental, physical, and financial health of our employees and their families and offer a variety of flexible work models. Fugro’s comprehensive benefits package also ensures you have choices that fit your needs at any life stage.

Disclaimer for recruitment agencies:

Fugro does not accept any unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies. Acquisition to Fugro Recruitment or any Fugro employee is not appreciated**.**

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