Project Summary:

Brayman Construction is looking for qualified candidates to join our team on the Bluestone Dam Phase 5 project. Bluestone Dam has been a staple for Brayman over the past 13 years starting with Phase 2, Phase 3, Phase 5 Cofferdam and now the final Phase 5 Stilling Basin Reconstruction. The $319,592,539 project will take place over a 9 year period and work includes the setup and operation of an onsite batch plant, 60,000-CY of rock excavation, 65,000-CY of common excavation, placement of over 100,000-CY of embankment material, 90,000-CY of mass concrete placement, 1150 -each high-capacity dam anchors, a grout curtain, and the reconstruction of the left and right river bank parks and recreation features.

Company Summary:

Brayman Construction Corporation is a leading heavy civil and geotechnical contractor with office headquarters in suburban Pittsburgh. Incorporated in 1947, Brayman has grown, diversified and evolved its construction services from a small bridge and concrete company to a large, nationally recognized provider of complex, heavy civil construction projects servicing both public and private sector clients throughout the Midwest and along the entire east coast. The Company has expertise in a wide variety of projects including large scale complex bridges, deep foundation, marine and dam construction and rehabilitation, complex and heavy steel erection and rehabilitation and demolition services.

Summary:

The licensed geologist or professional geotechnical engineer will be responsible for the installation of a grout curtain on an Army Corps of Engineer's project. The grouting inspector is responsible for interpretation of water testing and grouting data.
Position will be based out of Hinton, West Virginia.

Essential Responsibilities:

Preparation of interpretation of watertest and grout data.
Thorough understanding of balanced stable grout mixes and mix designs.
Interaction with Project Owner/Architect/Engineers
Tracking of Lugeon values to determine what is occurring within the rock mass (ie. Jacking, void filling).

Other Skills/Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in Geotechnical Engineering or Geology.
Experience with real time computer monitoring of water test and grouting data.
5 years of experience on at least 3 projects which include grout curtains.
Experience with preparation of plots and reports for water pressure testing and grouting of boreholes.
Must be willing to travel or relocate as necessary for projects

Work Environment:

Works both indoors and outdoors.
Environment can be dirty and noisy.
Wears appropriate protective clothing and equipmentincluding gloves, ear protection and respirators when necessary.

Physical Demands:

Lifting up to 50 LBS.
Stands frequently and walks about the work areas
Occasionally stretches up and across when completing daily tasks
Squatting, crouching or kneeling may be required occasionally.
Twisting the body or neck may be required occasionally.
Bending is occasionally required to facilitate the lifting of items used daily
Contact with skin irritants or water may occur during certain processes
Repetitive hand and arm movements are required when operating machinery.
The employee must be able to perform the physical demands of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Educational Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in heavy highway construction

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