Job Description

CCI & Associates is a leading multi-disciplinary engineering firm offering services in the fields of Pipeline & Facility Engineering, Trenchless Engineering, Geotechnical Services, Construction Management, Environmental, and Pipeline Integrity. Since 2004, we have established ourselves as experts in Trenchless Technology and Open-Cut pipeline construction methods. We are a driving force in the continuing advancement of Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) systems including annular pressure modeling, specialized pullhead design, operation and installation stress modelling, as well as other trenchless methods such as Direct Pipe.

As a part of CCI Group of Companies, CCI offers an unparalleled diversity of work, ensuring our employees remain challenged, engaged, and continually developing their skills. We take pride in delivering results for our clients, and we recognize and reward the dedication, teamwork, and innovative thinking that make those results possible.

CCI Inc. has been named one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies for thirteen (13) consecutive years, reflecting our strong leadership, culture, and commitment to excellence. If you’re looking to grow your career with a forward thinking organization that values its people and the impact of their work, there has never been a better time to join the CCI team!

CCI Core Values

Operate with Integrity

Service With Intention

Commitment, Collaboration, Innovation.

Summary of Position

CCI is looking for a driven individual to be a part of CCI’s trenchless design group. This position is responsible for assisting the project team with all project deliverables, related documents and coordination of project requirements. Assist with designs, conduct calculations, draft documents and provide daily oversight and documentation of construction progress. This is a junior/entry level position and the incumbent will work under the direct supervision and guidance of CCI’s Senior Project Managers and the US Trenchless Engineering Lead.

Expectations to be in the field 95%. When not in field, the position is based out of our Houston, Texas office.

Accountabilities:

• Act as the client’s representative on site in a professional manner;
• Review, monitor and report all applicable contract documents, codes, standards and legislation that apply to the scope of work and specifically the task being executed;
• Actively participate in the Contractor’s daily safety meetings including JSA’s (Job Safety Analysis) and conduct CCI specific JSA, as well as complete Daily Inspection and HSE Reports;
• Monitor site and work activities and collect as-built information;
• Monitor the Contractor’s adherence to the HDD design and report any deviations to CCI’s Construction Manager;
• Report on rates of penetration, bit and reamer changes, steering corrections, lost circulation attempts and adjustments to the drilling plan, drill path changes, and operational changes;
• Perform minimum radius calculations during pilot hole installation to ensure strict adherence to project tolerances.
• Communicate with Construction and Engineering groups and perform occasional engineering calculations for HDD pull force estimates and pipeline stress analysis.
• Review and track downhole annular pressures and factor of safety while maintaining regular communication with CCI Construction, Engineering, and Geotechnical personnel.
• Conduct a detailed safety checklist to ensure that the Contractor’s equipment meets the industry safety standards and ensure that all equipment has the proper certifications
• Supervise the Contractor in the work pad and access development including equipment towing;
• Monitor survey and centerline slashing for coil setup;
• Complete the HDD Daily Inspection Report, HDD Drilling Fluid Report, HDD Steering Report on a daily basis and keep accurate records within the CCI job binder;
• Coordination of Emergency Response Plan, orientations, collection of Contractor’s employees’ training certificates and contact list;
• Keep track and record water withdrawal permits for construction;
• Act as liaison between the construction manager(s) and drilling contractor for any issues during the project;
• Monitor cost including resources on site, working time, tools utilized and rig down time as required;
• Where required, collect samples of soils and/or cuttings for analysis; and
• All other duties assigned by the Project Manager

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree of Engineering
• Registration as an Engineer in Training
• 1+ years’ relevant experience an asset
• Experience with HDD an asset
• Experience with pipeline construction an asset
• Summer Student experience in a related field an asset
• Must possess strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite - Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point
• Class D drivers license, and vehicle suitable for travel to worksites
• Safety training courses, background check and drug and alcohol testing required to work in the field. On the job training will be provided as needed.

Engineering & Environmental Services | CCI Inc. (ccisolutions.ca)

This posting will remain open until filled.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. We thank all applicants for their interest.