Geotechnical Field Services Coordinator

Job Description
General Responsibilities:

At Terracon, our Geotechnical Field Services Coordinator will coordinate daily with the Geotechnical Group and Department Managers regarding the availability of field and staff engineers/geologists to perform fieldwork.

This regional position can be located out of the following Terracon offices: Lodi, Concord (East Bay), or Sacramento.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Visit each office in the region with geotechnical related staff occasionally to develop relationships with geotechnical related staff.
• Assist with obtaining drilling permits for all geotechnical projects in the region. Maintain regional drilling permit database on Teams.
• Schedule field reconnaissance and marking for exploration locations and underground service alerts.
• Facilitate underground service alert and obtain utility clearances.
• Schedule private utility locates and maintain relationships with private locate sub-consultants as needed.
  • Send scope and as-built utility plans to private utility locator prior to work event
• Schedule traffic control services, as needed, and maintain relationships with traffic control subcontractors. Coordinate the preparation of traffic control plans and SME review.
  • Send scope to traffic control subcontractor prior to work event
• Schedule exploration services (internally and externally) and maintain relationships with drilling/CPT subcontractors. Act as the initial point of contact to address issues that arise with drilling and other field services.
  • Send scope to exploration subs/internal-drillers prior to work event
• Schedule pile load testing services and crews.
  • Oversee condition and maintenance of PLT equipment.
• Schedule and coordinate percolation testing.
• Participate in pre-task planning calls where field exploration services are planned.
• Confirm signed tailgate safety meeting notes are saved in project folders.
• Verify staff has appropriate certifications and training to complete required field services.
• Train field engineers/geologists on proper logging protocol and exploration oversight.
• Verify subconsultants/subcontractors are approved in Coupa. Track and process Purchase Orders in Coupa for subconsultants/subcontractors.
• Review of GeoTab scores of Field Engineers/Geologists and assign coaching when needed.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• A bachelor’s degree in technical discipline practiced by the firm, including engineering or geology, is preferred.
• Minimum 4-6 years’ relevant experience.
• Minimum 3 years’ supervisory experience.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history.

Preferred Certification:

• Certification or licensure in field of expertise.

The expected salary range for this position is listed below. The base range may be adjusted based on the specific location of the applicant. Final agreed upon compensation is based upon individual qualifications and experience.
$69000 - $106900 annually
About Terracon
Terracon is a 100 percent employee-owned multidiscipline consulting firm comprised of more than 6,000 curious minds focused on solving engineering and technical challenges from more than 175 locations nationwide. Since 1965, Terracon has evolved into a successful multi-discipline firm specializing in environmental, facilities, geotechnical, and materials services. Terracon’s growth is due to our talented employee-owners exceeding expectations in client service and growing their careers with new and exciting opportunities in the marketplace.

Terracon’s vision of “Together, we are best at people” is demonstrated through our excellent compensation and benefits package. Based on eligibility, role and job status, we offer many programs including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off and holidays, education reimbursement, and various bonus programs.
EEO Statement
Terracon is an EEO employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, or military status.