Bothar Looking for Trenchless Construction Foreman (BC Projects) at British Columbia Full Time

We are a growing tunneling contractor based in Calgary, AB that offers its employees exciting opportunities for career growth, a great working environment, and competitive compensation.

The Company: Bothar Inc. specializes in trenchless tunneling technologies, balancing cost-effective drilling solutions with environmental protection. Our trenchless tunneling technology, Direct Pipe, presents unique cost saving and scheduling opportunities for challenging pipeline and municipal projects.

• Bothar is respected in the trenchless contracting industry by clients and employees alike, for our integrity, commitment to excellence, and customer orientated service.
• Our great team of staff are the best in their field. They are committed to collaboration, quality, and safety. We invest in our people, and they deliver excellence!

We believe in leading through innovation and providing superior value and service to our clients and partners by with safe, high quality, and environmentally conscious trenchless solutions.

The Position: As we are expanding our field of operations, we are in need of more motivated and hardworking individuals with leadership experience/potential. The Foreman is responsible for coordinating the work of individual Construction crews and subcontractors in their assigned area, to ensure that a quality pipeline is being constructed. They are to ensure that all supervisory personnel under their direction are familiar with the applicable Quality requirements of the Execution Plan and incorporate those requirements into their daily activities. The foreman will receive instructions and oversight from the Site Supervisor, and both will report to the Construction Manager. The Foreman is part of the operations team who is responsible for the safe, technical and economical execution of the company’s projects in the field.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure the HSE standards set by the client and the company will be followed and executed by all crew members under their supervision
• Ensure the Project Quality Plan, and Inspection and Test Plans, will be followed and executed accordingly
• Receive and write reports of near misses, safety observations, incidents, or spills, and report them to the Site Safety and Site Supervisor
• Work with the Project Manager, Construction Manager, and Site Supervisor to ensure the execution of the project within the final and approved schedule
• Track and approve time of workers under their supervision, ensuring time doesn’t go over approved shift maximums without approval from the Site Supervisor
• Lead tailgate meetings in collaboration with Site Safety, and participate in other operations and safety meetings as requested
• Oversee with the signing out of required tools and assist in the tracking of consumables on-site
• Assist with equipment maintenance and troubleshooting
• Assist with setting up and managing the separation plant and drilling fluids system
• Support Site Supervisor in coordinating day to day activities with Prime Contractor’s site management
• Load and unload trucks and equipment
• Oversee the fueling of on-site equipment
• Take part in safety inspections
• Check the quality of work performed by crew
• Document the progress of work on the Daily report, and provide updates to Management, through the Site Supervisor
• Provide input to improve Standard Operating Procedures, ensuring that a quality pipeline is being constructed

Supervisory Responsibilities

• The Foreman is responsible for the organization of his dedicated crew’s daily tasks, ensuring safe work, and that timelines and project goals are achieved.
• They also may be required to coordinate the work of sub-contractors and their crews and ensure their reporting and work schedule is maintained.

Qualifications

• Education – An education in the tunneling or oil field industry, such as Driller, Heavy Duty Machinery operator or other related field experience is required
• Experience – Minimum 2 years of specialized experience in tunneling, as well at least 2 years’ experience in previous leadership positions
• Technical – knowledge and experience with Micro-tunneling Machines and/or Direct Pipe technology

Key Technical Skills and Knowledge

• Knowledge and experience in tunneling
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule format.
• General mechanical and electrical skills and knowledge
• Demonstrated experience in connecting the machine, and all electrical and slurry lines
• Troubleshooting experience on tunneling projects
• Understanding of tunneling fluid management (slurry suspensions / mud plants)
• Basic computer skills, and competence in Microsoft Office and Mac programs
• Basic knowledge in provincial / federal OH&S and occupational code / standards, as applicable to the job

Bothar is an equal opportunity employer, and is committed to providing an equitable, diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees, whatever their gender, race, ethnicity, national origin, age, sexual orientation or identity, education, and/or disability, feel valued and respected.

General Safety Tickets

• Standard First Aid
• Confined Space Entry and Rescue Level II
• PCST / CSTS
• Fall Protection
• WHMIS

Physical Demand

• While performing the duties of this job, requirements include prolonged standing, walking and/or sitting.
• Computer work is also required which will involve visual focus on screens and documents.
• Requirements include use of hands to handle/feel objects, tools, or controls.
• Required to climb stairs and/or ladders, balance, stoop or kneel and/or walk on uneven ground.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to hear equipment alarms, voices, radio transmissions, and other noises consistent with construction sites.
• Ability to work in all weather conditions, inside and outside.
• Confined space work is required in this position.

Other Relevant Information

• Travel is required in this position

While we appreciate all applications, only those who are selected will be contacted.