Tunnelling Inspector
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Job Description:
Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Tunnel Inspector to join our team! In this role you will get to work on the West Vaughan Tunnel project in the Vaughan, as well as receive all of the benefits of working for Parsons!
What You'll Be Doing:
- Perform daily site inspections of excavation and shaft activities to ensure work is conducted, according to project specifications, safety standards, and engineering plans.
- Verify that excavation practices align with design requirements for tunneling and large shafts.
- Verify work in accordance with specs and drawings.
- Coordinate independent testing.
- Coordinate contractor, subs and stakeholder field operations.
- Enforce safety standards on-site, including adherence to OSHA and other regulatory safety protocols.
- Identify potential safety hazards, report violations, and ensure contractors follow site-specific safety plans, especially around large shafts and excavation zones.
- Inspect materials and equipment used for excavation and tunneling, checking for compliance with quality standards.
- Document and report any deviations or deficiencies, working closely with contractors to address issues promptly to ensure quality throughout the project.
- Maintain detailed records of daily work activities, site conditions, and inspection results.
- Provide regular reports on progress, any issues encountered, and corrective actions taken, ensuring documentation aligns with project requirements.
- Work closely with construction supervisors and engineers to address any concerns that arise during inspection.
- Communicate inspection findings and collaborate on solutions to on-site issues, such as unexpected ground conditions or equipment adjustments.
What Required Skills You'll Bring:
- High School Diploma and Associate's Degree in a technical discipline/construction-related field, or equivalent work experience
- Bachelor's Degree in a technical discipline is preferred
- 5+ years of related experience in heavy construction projects
- This role demands a solid background in heavy civil construction with a focus on large shafts and tunnel excavation
- Requires being on-site 100% of the time to provide continuous oversight
- Tunneling experience
This job posting is for a current addition or replacement opportunity within Parsons.
We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as health, vision, dental, employer paid provincial care premiums, Defined Contribution Pension Plan (DCPP), Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA), Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP), life insurance, paid time off, sick leave, all province observed holidays off, and gym membership discounts to fit your busy lifestyle!Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace. Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels for indigenous peoples, women, individuals with disabilities, and visible minorities.We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!
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Health
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