HDD Locator (Travel Required)

Street Southeast, Calgary, AB, T2C 4Y3

HDD Locator

Position Summary

BAAC Construction is hiring a full-time, experienced HDD Locator to support fibre optic and underground utility installations across Western Canada.

In this role, you will be responsible for accurately locating drill heads, tracking bore paths, and guiding Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) operations in residential, commercial, urban, and high-congestion environments. You will work closely with HDD Drillers and field crews to ensure safe, efficient, and precise installation of fibre optic infrastructure while protecting existing underground utilities.

This position is ideal for an experienced HDD Locator who has strong locating skills, a safety-first mindset, and the ability to work independently in fast-paced field conditions while maintaining production targets and quality standards.

Location

• Reporting office located in Calgary, Alberta
• Projects across Western Canada (Alberta and Saskatchewan)

What You'll Do HDD Locating & Bore Tracking

• Locate and track HDD drill heads during fibre optic and underground utility installations
• Guide drilling operations to maintain accurate bore paths, depths, and alignment
• Monitor drill progress and communicate corrections to HDD operators in real time
• Accurately identify and verify existing underground utilities prior to and during drilling activities
• Perform utility crossings safely while maintaining required clearances
• Operate locating equipment and associated technology to ensure precision and compliance with project specifications

Site Operations & Field Execution

• Read and interpret:
  • Drill profiles
  • Utility locate sheets
  • Design drawings
  • Construction plans
• Conduct pre-job inspections, hazard assessments, and ground disturbance reviews
• Verify bore paths, entry points, exit points, and utility conflict areas before drilling begins
• Assist with potholing and utility exposure activities when required
• Support field crews in maintaining safe, organized, and productive work sites
• Work collaboratively with drill operators, labourers, hydrovac crews, supervisors, and clients

Safety & Compliance

• Follow all BAAC Construction safety policies, procedures, and