Geotechnical Drilling Management - Operations Manager / Drilling Manager / Project Manager

Job Summary
Authentic Drilling specializes primarily in difficult access geotechnical drilling and is looking to expand our management team. We currently operate 9 drill rigs with 3 new rigs on order. Below is a combined list of the key management duties as this role requires the expertise and flexibility to be backup for other positions. Based on the qualifications of the applicant, the job title and duties will be defined.

• Create estimates and/or provide technical drilling advice for estimates
• Assess project requirements, technical specifications and project load lists.
• Manage the inventory of drilling tools, fluids, and other consumables
• Manage Well Licenses and Compliance
• Project Planning and Coordination
• Lead and manage drilling operations to ensure safety standards, regulation compliance and project specifications.
• Troubleshooting guidance for field with difficult or unexpected subsurface conditions
• Equipment malfunctions technical expertise and problem-solving
• Develop and manage budgets, schedules, and performance metrics for drilling operations, and management reporting.
• Evaluate team performance, address skill gaps, and resolve inefficiencies.
• Provide training and support to enhance team skills and enforce safe working practices.
• Implement best practices, lessons learned, and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance drilling productivity, reduce downtime, and increase overall project profitability.
• Mentor and coach team members, promote a culture of safety, innovation, and excellence, and foster professional development opportunities.
• Strong organizational skills, including time management, delegation, prioritization, and multitasking.
• Conduct jobsite evaluations and ensure accountability to company values.
• Provide coaching and guidance to team members as needed.
• Ensure adherence to company policies and procedures in the field.
• Assign and schedule employees to projects collaboratively.

Key Skills And Qualifications

• Thorough technical knowledge of drill and sampling methods
• Must have strong problem-solving capabilities with a proactive and collaborative approach to address challenges.
• Must be able to manage and prioritize multiple projects/tasks.
• Excellent leadership skills with the ability to influence accountability and inspire a safety-focused team culture.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to navigate difficult conversations while maintaining a positive and solution-oriented approach.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $100,000.00 - $200,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Life insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• Do you have extensive geotechnical drilling and sampling management experience and knowledge?
• Do you have geotechnical project management experience that includes job costing?
• Do you currently have the knowledge to thoroughly identify drill tooling (including specific threads, subs, etc.)?
• Have you ever created a thorough load lists for complex geotechnical projects?
• Have you ever created a geotechnical estimate for drilling services?
• Have you ever drilled a core hole deeper than 300'?
• Have you ever done packer testing?
• Have you ever done a pump test?

Ability to Commute:

• Kiowa, CO 80117 (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Kiowa, CO 80117: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $100,000 - $200,000