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For five generations, the passion and efforts of a visionary family,
hardworking employees and dedicated colleagues, have generated an impressive
array of technologies and services for the tunneling industry. Our
services and manufacturing capabilities are widely recognized as ranking among
the best. We are engineers providing solutions to all aspects of the
tunneling industry.
LOVAT has been recently acquired by Caterpillar Inc. This
acquisition is Caterpillar's entry into the rapidly expanding tunnel boring
machine business. This also represents an excellent strategic fit for our
Companies and the customers we serve around the world.
LOVAT specializes in the custom design and manufacture of Tunnel Boring
Machines (TBM) utilized in the construction of metro, railway, road, sewer,
water, penstock, mine access and telecable tunnels
LOVAT's international success is built on the foundation of innovation,
efficient design management, manufacturing excellence and the guarantee of
quality service. The company name is synonymous with outstanding
achievements and contributions in the tunneling industry.
Working at LOVAT is a rewarding challenge. We look for people
driven by the desire to contribute, learn and grow. Our people are our
key competitive advantage in today's global market. We have the following
opportunity for the right candidate to join our innovative team as a:
GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEER
We are looking for a dynamic and results oriented individual to be
responsible for:
- Providing geotechnical evaluation of GBR's and other geological
summaries regarding proposed and existing ground strata along the designed
tunnel axis
- Preparing and reviewing geotechnical matters, formal calculations or
reports to substantiate or qualify design approach to excavating principles and
the use of ground altering products
- Providing analysis, technical direction and advise to ensure proper
excavation methods and in response to client requests
- Researching trends and new tunneling technologies applicable to LOVAT
TBM
- Providing analysis, technical direction and advice in response to
inquiries from clients relating to geotechnical elements
- Managing the collection, compilation and analysis of excavation,
including operating conditions and performance reports
- Providing advice, guidance and direction regarding geotechnical elements
to ensure proper excavation methods are carried out
- Providing technical support to Field Service, Project Management, and
Sales Departments
The ideal candidate will possess:
- An engineering degree (preferably in the discipline of geotechnical,
geological or civil)
- Currently registered or eligible for registration as a P.Eng
- Knowledge of ground material properties and behaviour of materials in
disturbed and undisturbed states
- Strong communication skills (oral and written)
- Previous experience in the mining industry an asset
This role requires international travel to tunnel job sites**
LOVAT offers a competitive salary, benefits and a work environment that
promotes growth.
Please respond with resume and cover letter stating salary requirements
/ history - and quoting job source (i.e. InfoMine / CareerMine Reference
number) to :
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