Geosynthetic Liner Field Inspector

Overview Communities everywhere share the need for clean water. And as they work to meet that need, they’re facing new, more complex challenges every day. Our water professionals collaborate to contribute innovative ideas, guided by scientific rigor and a vision for sustainable growth. Every day, we’re helping communities improve, reuse, and protect our world’s most precious resource. Join our team to deliver transformational projects that will benefit future generations. Grow with us, H2O+U. Your Opportunity Stantec is positioned to provide engineering and/or construction support services including Construction Administration, Construction Quality Management, Owner’s Engineer, and on-site project representatives for multiple clients in the power industry (coal-fired, hydroelectric, and solar), dams and levees, and municipal utilities. Projects will vary and may consist of landfill construction or closures, modifications or construction of new dams or levees, ground improvements, municipal pipelines, pump stations, water treatment plants, etc. Stantec’s Construction Support Services (CSS) Program is growing, with project needs in the Kentucky, Indiana, Ohio, Tennessee, and Georgia areas for multiple top tier clients. Responsibilities Serve as Stantec’s on-site site safety representative, with ability to maintain a safe working environment for themselves and others by participating in daily safety briefings, observations, and walkdowns prior to executing the work or when conditions change. Provide full-time on-site quality oversight of liner systems consisting of compacted clay liners, geosynthetic liners (HDPE, LLDPE, etc.), geocomposite drainage layers, and geotextiles. Perform construction quality observations and documentation of subgrade preparation and acceptance, liner trial welds, panel deployment and seaming, non-destructive and destructive testing, and repairs. Verify conformance with Technical Specifications, Drawings, Quality Management Plans (QC and QA), Manufacturer requirements, etc. Serve as the liaison between the Engineer and the Contractor. Interact routinely, effectively, and professionally with Client and contractor representatives and the Stantec office team. Oversee and/or perform required testing (will vary by project type) and maintain required documentation in accordance with the project documents. Operate computerized and digital testing and monitoring equipment. Track construction progress, observed issues and resolutions, field discussions, etc. Review and respond to daily construction issues, working with the design team, Client, and contractor(s) as appropriate to determine a resolution. Communicate and report discrepancies and deviations from requirements to the design team and Client. Maintain detailed documentation (daily reports, test results, RFIs, submittals, non-conformance reports, etc.) for inclusion in progress reports and record drawings. Attend daily/weekly/monthly project field meetings. Your Capabilities and Credentials Working understanding of policies and procedures for Health, Safety, Security, and Environmental (HSSE) protection, including client-specific training (as required). Experience with the construction quality control and quality assurance of geosynthetic liner systems (GCLs, HDPE, and LLDPE) is required; experience with PVC liners and other materials is a plus. Experience with construction quality control and quality assurance of compacted clay liners is preferred. Ability to use detailed plans for construction, technical specifications, quality management plans, other project documents, and familiarity with materials testing requirements and construction tolerances. Proficient with desktop office software applications (word processor, spreadsheets, email, PDF viewers, etc.). Working knowledge of codes and design requirements. Effective written and verbal communication skills. Other capabilities Working on or around power or industrial facilities, flood control structures and impoundments, solar energy systems, etc. Heavy earthwork and associated conformance testing Cast-in-place and pre-cast concrete structures Fusion welded HDPE pipe Asphalt and concrete pavement Below grade utility piping (water, storm sewer, sanitary, leachate, etc.) Personal attributes Safety first attitude. Effective written and verbal communication skills. Self-motivated – ability to work and accomplish tasks with minimal direction. Willingness to learn on the job. Positive attitude. Ability to work with a team on large complex projects. Able to work under and meet tight deadlines. Effective time management skills. Ability to work alone in the field. Education and Experience High school diploma or equivalent is required, secondary education in related field is a plus. 5 years’ related experience. Prior experience with heavy civil earthwork and concrete projects