Geotechnical Driller

Progress Drilling USA

Progress Drilling USA (PDUSA) is a geotechnical and geo-environmental drilling service provider. PDUSA personnel and equipment and are capable of soil and bedrock sampling to depths in excess of 250 feet using solid or hollow stem auger, casing advance, wet rotary, or rock coring. The track mounted drilling equipment can access project sites that may have challenging terrain or wet conditions otherwise inaccessible by more traditional types of equipment.

Geotechnical Driller
This position is based out of our Hockley Office. This role prioritizes site-based projects and candidate must have the ability for travel to various job sites when needed.

Summary of Position:
The Geotechnical Driller will lead the mobilization/demobilization of the drill rig and/or cone trucks as directed. Provide drilling services for geotechnical drilling projects. Perform routine and standard drilling techniques in obtaining soil samples. This position is responsible for managing project teams to successful completion of all project deliverables, related documents and coordination of project requirements and provide further support for business development.

Accountabilities:

• Assist in the mobilization of drilling rigs and/or cone trucks for jobs as directed. Load drill pipe, mud, and equipment.
• Lead the drilling operations of the rig by handling drill pipe, mixing drill mud, and handling casing and other equipment.
• Complete all field activities, including but not limited to, drilling, rock coring and sampling of geotechnical test borings, and installation of wells, plugging and abandoning of wells, and drilling of soil borings.
• Keeps records of drilling footage, consumables, and other items about drilling operations.
• Working knowledge of Simco, Ardco and CME and other drilling equipment.
• Physically complete labor-intensive projects assigned by the Project Coordinator/Project Manager.
• Develop and maintain a working knowledge of all equipment and field operations.
• Monitor the performance of all equipment to identify maintenance and repair needs.
• Perform maintenance and cleaning of equipment and work area as directed.
• Complete all required paperwork, including daily reports, safety paperwork, and vehicle & equipment inspections.
• Attend all safety meetings and comply with both company and client safety standards and programs.
• Maintain a clean and organized working environment, including equipment and job site areas.
• Turn in all required paperwork to office on a daily basis.
• Ability to lead a crew and mentor other team members
• Support in business development
• Perform all duties and responsibilities by Company safety rules and procedures.

Benefits:

• Subsistence provided.
• CCI has an industry competitive, extended health and benefits plan.
• CCI supports our employees with professional training and development opportunities and payment of professional dues.
• CCI pays for all travel and accommodations, including per-diem, while away from home
• Flexible work environment with opportunities to advance your career within CCI’s Group of Companies.
• 11 paid holidays.
• Vacation and Paid Time Off.
• 401(k) with company matching.

Nature of Work:

• Field and Office with travel up to 50%

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