SUSTAINABLE ENGINEERING ATTENTIVE TO SOILS and ecosystems

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We are currently seeking:

Geological Technician

Type of employment:

permanent contract

Location:

Vitrolles (13)

ABO GROUP France is a rapidly expanding engineering consultancy specialising in soil and subsoil engineering. We operate in France, the Netherlands and Belgium, with over 800 employees.

Our mission is to contribute to the development of a sustainable living environment by providing technical and environmental solutions with the support of multidisciplinary experts to better build the world of tomorrow.

Are you seeking a professional challenge? For over 40 years, ABO-ERG Geotechnics (subsidiary of ABO Group France) is an independent engineering consultancy renowned for its expertise in geotechnics, hydrogeology and hydrology/hydraulics, contaminated sites and soils. Its strong growth has enabled it to build a team of complementary scientific specialists who deal with all issues related to soil and subsoil.

To continue its strong growth, ABO-ERG Geotechnique is seeking for its agency based in Vitrolles (13), a Geological Technician

Your main responsibilities are:

• Preparation of survey sites: DICT (declaration of intention to commence works), site layout, site surveys, access authorisation requests, etc.
- Monitoring excavation work using mechanical shovels
• Carrying out on-site tests: pumping tests, infiltration tests, water tests (slug test, hydraulic shock), plate load tests, deflection tests, light penetrometer tests, core sampling of concrete and asphalt, nail pull-out tests, etc.
• Monitoring, data collection and management of piezometric level recorders and other instruments (inclinometers, settlement gauges, etc.)
• Analysis of cuts and tests
- Geological surveys of simple slopes, detailed description of core samples taken by our teams
• Compliance with quality, health, safety and environmental (QHSE) procedures and rules within the agency and during field operations

We are looking for :

With a higher education qualification in geology or earth sciences, you have proven experience in a field-oriented role (internships and work-study programmes accepted).

To fully perform these duties, you must be highly self-reliant, organised and able to manage your priorities.

With excellent interpersonal skills and a real flair for communication, you are able to liaise between clients, survey teams and engineers.

Your dynamism and responsiveness are real assets when it comes to dealing with various unforeseen circumstances.

Opportunities for advancement within the group.

Remuneration:

Attractive salary based on experience + RTT + Holiday allowance + Individual performance bonus + Profit-sharing + Incentive scheme + Mobile phone and PC

Licence:

Valid driving licence required