Formwork and Field Technician

Job Summary

The Formwork Field Technician supports the safe and efficient installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of formwork and shoring systems. The role provides technical support for project planning, constructability reviews, field training, equipment maintenance, and continuous improvement initiatives, including the evaluation of innovative formwork solutions.

Major Responsibilities

• Designs formwork
• Supports in the team with the production of formwork drawings
• Inspection criteria of installed Formwork
• Ensures a Safe Work Environment
• Participates in Training/Certifications
• Frequent Site Visits to assist, guide and provide technical instruction where needed to Bechtel Supervision and Craft Professionals
• Main point of contact for formwork
• Familiarization with industry formwork systems means and methods

Qualifications And Skills

• Basic Qualifications: Have a working knowledge of structural construction operations, formwork installation and concrete installation. Technical knowledge of industry formwork and shoring systems and solutions. Knowledge of construction technologies. Knowledge of supervisory functions relating to field activities. Familiarity with current industry quality standards. Demonstrated commitment to Environment, Safety and Health (ES&H). Demonstrable commitment to a Zero Accident safety program.
• Preferred Qualifications: Intermediate knowledge of supervisory functions relating to construction field activities. Preferably with prior experience of roadway construction, mass grading elements and slip-form paving activities. Intermediate understanding of production management including scheduling. Sound communication skills. Sound interpersonal and teamwork skills. Extensive experience in civil construction on large projects in several if not all of Bechtel’s type of construction work (infrastructure; mining and metals; nuclear, security and environmental; and oil, gas, and chemicals). Previous supervisory experience within civil discipline. ASBI, ACI, SAIA and/or PTI participation/membership. Extensive knowledge in vertical wall pouring using shutter forms. Extensive knowledge in installation of embeds with in minimal tolerances. Background in Post Tensioning duct work and knowledge of Post Tensioning.

Education And Experience Requirements

• Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 2-5 years of relevant experience or 6-9 years of relevant work experience