Service Locator

The Service Locator will carry out the physical check and survey of all of the underground services within the area that is being investigated, the Service Locator will have the following responsibilities. You will use various geophysical techniques to locate the service, once they have been found, the services will be marked/spray painted onto the ground in the appropriate colour, defining the type and depth of the service. You will also maintain the contents of the permits on site, making sure the workforce remains compliant with conditions and processes outlined within the permits.

Due to the sensitive nature of the site, BPSS security clearance is required. Please note that this process can take up to 8 weeks.

Eligibility criteria: Many positions within the project are subject to national security clearance restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held.

Key Responsibilties:

• Authorise Permit to Break Surface.

• Ensure compliance with and enforcement of the project permit for the Break Ground procedure.

• Review method statements tailored to specific tasks.

• Mark all services within the work boundaries to protect colour standards.

• Provide teams with an overview of the services within their designated work boundaries and discuss methods for working around those affected services.

• Implement an 8-point checklist during work gang briefings.

• Enforce any designated exclusion zones surrounding affected services.

• Obtain the required signatures for permit approval from the works team and the Project Engineer.

• Notify the BOSC of any discrepancies in the records and investigate uncharted services as directed.

• Inform the BOSC of any services that have been removed from the work area, ensuring the service drawings are updated accordingly.

• Attach the most current SMD CAD drawing to the permit-to-dig.

• Ensure that no work gang operates under an expired permit for breaking ground or in an area lacking a permit.

• Maintain service markings for the duration of the permit as well as incremental scans as excavations progress

Role Requirements:

• We are seeking a candidate who can handle multiple tasks, show flexibility, and become a key contributor to our team.

• A CSCS Card is required (this must be obtained before commencing work).

• Familiarity with Electromagnetic location and ground penetrating radar is essential.

• A solid understanding of industry practices and standards related to utility detection, including PAS 128 and TSA, is important.

• Candidates should have a proficient working knowledge of surveying equipment, such as GPR, CAT, and Genny utility detection tools.

• The ability to collaborate and communicate effectively within a team and interact with clients on-site is required.

• Knowledge of HSG-47 and GS-6

Desirable

• Experience in the Nuclear environment would be considered beneficial.

• QCF Level 3 or Level 5 certification in utility mapping is preferred.

• Applicants should possess a minimum of 2-3 years of utility surveying experience.

Equal Opportunities

Infocus Resources is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, race, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other protected characteristic.

We believe diversity strengthens our organisation and are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming working environment for all