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Field Technician

Job Details:
In-person
Full-time
Experienced

The Shaw Group Limited is one of the 50 Best-Managed Companies in Canada and is one of Eastern Canada's leading manufacturers and community developers. Shaw Precast Solutions, a division of The Shaw Group of Companies, has a wide range of precast products and services focused on the heavy civil and underground infrastructure market segment. These products include, but are not limited to; concrete drainage pipe, maintenance structures, box, arch, rigid frame bridge structures, large segmental retaining walls, stormwater treatment, electrical and mechanical vaults, all primarily used in the sewer and water, heavy civil, and road building industry. Our reputation for providing design build solutions, manufacturing high quality products, and an unparalleled commitment to our customers are foundational to our success in the market.

We are currently looking for a Field Technician to join our Precast Division. Reporting directly to the VP Business Development, the Field Technician will provide a high level of service and customer understanding. Always working safely in high pressure construction environments, providing solutions and technical support, while exercising best practices for the use and installation of Precast products and services.

As a Field Technician, your insights and role as a key company representative in all stages of the manufacturing and construction process of our products will mean that you will be an invaluable contributing member of the divisional team. The position will require a physical hands-on approach, extensive product knowledge, continuous problem solving, and solutions provider to the market.

Responsibilities

Interacting with customers, internal teammates, and onsite owner and 3rd party representatives. May include on-site pre-construction and project planning meetings

  • Assisting with the installation, alignment, and finalization of precast products
  • Supporting customers with their site preparation ahead of installation: reviewing production and construction drawings, surveying the job site, product layouts, and supporting with lift plans
  • Responsible for personal safety in accordance with all government and company standards
Qualifications
  • Ability to read and interpret project drawings, shop drawings, civil site plans
  • Ability to take accurate measurements, set grades, determine setting distances and product clearances
  • Strong problem-solving ability
  • Ability to perform physically demanding work in an outdoor environment, most often on construction job sites
  • Previous hands-on construction experience is an asset
  • Travel to various work sites, as required
  • Overtime, as required
  • Fall arrest and rigging training considered an asset; will be provided otherwise
  • Some experience, especially in the fields of concrete and/or the heavy civil construction industry considered an asset.
  • A diploma in Civil Engineering Technology (CET) or equivalent may be considered an asset

Core Competencies:

  • Safety First
  • Customer Oriented
  • A quick learner, self-motivated and work with little direction
  • A methodical, organized, problem solving ability
  • Display Leadership qualities
  • Listen and help to solve problems or complaints objectively
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Professional, responsive, and positive work attitude is essential
Work With Us

We understand the importance of investing in and developing our people. We are collaborative and team oriented. We provide our team with the opportunities to grow and we create a safe environment for our people to bring fresh ideas to the table. And we like people with a "let's get it done" attitude! If this sounds like the right fit for you, please show your interest by submitting your cover letter and resume.

For more information on The Shaw Group of Companies please visit our website: www.shawgroupltd.com

We are committed to offering equal employment opportunities in our workplace and encourage applications from Women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minorities.

Company Website: https://shawgroupltd.com/

About The Shaw Group Limited

About The Shaw Group Limited

The Shaw Group is one of Eastern Canada's leading manufacturers and community developers. With a strong focus on products for the construction industry, we compete in a variety of market sectors and produce close to 1,000 individual products in 12 facilities across the Maritimes. Five retail Shaw Centres and more than 300 dealers sell Shaw Group products. Our company operates on a decentralized basis through a number of divisions and subsidiaries: Shaw Brick, Shaw Precast Solutions, Shaw Resources, Clayton Developments Limited, MMH Prestige Homes Inc., Ven-Rez Products Limited, Shaw Lifestyle and Shaw Living.