Driller Assistant

Thompson Engineering•Lake Charles, LA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Thompson Engineering is looking for a Driller Assistant, willing to travel. The Driller Assistant is responsible for assisting the Driller, other Driller Assistants, Soil Technicians and Project Engineers with the daily functions of geotechnical (with occasional environmental) drilling operations for both onshore and offshore project assignments.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent
Must be able to follow verbal and written instructions
Valid Driver's License required
Mechanical aptitude; past experience with working with mechanical systems of some type
Ability to work on both onshore and offshore project assignments for extended periods of time as may be required for the projects
Ability to work in the field or outside 12 months of the year up to 100% of scheduled work hours
Required to be standing or walking for up to 12 hours per work day and walk on uneven/unstable surfaces, concrete, grass, dirt, gravel
Must be able to bend, stoop and climb
Must be able to communicate verbally
Required to be able to lift up to 100 lb. sacks of materials
Ability to manipulate with hands to screw and unscrew equipment, operate tools and machinery
Ability to travel and stay overnight on out of town assignments, and work flexible schedules including overtime based on the drilling work load

Nice To Haves

Commercial Driver's License (CDL) preferred
Past experience with working with hydraulic systems of some type preferred

Responsibilities

Perform variety of drilling duties handling drill rods, wrenches and other tools behind the drill rig equipment
Responsible for loading and unloading drilling equipment in and out of the company vehicles and trailers
Drives company vehicle to and from work sites
On time and consistent attendance
Picks up sacks filled with mud and empties the mud into the mixer container
Monitors the fluid properties of the drilling fluids (mud)
Equipment repairs and maintenance in the field and at shop
Follow safety procedures
Follow quality procedures
Other duties as required