Driller/Exploration Team Member IV

Terracon•Savannah, GA

About The Position

Exploration Team Members perform subsurface exploration using conventional drilling or in-situ testing techniques. Drilling methods may include auger, mud rotary, air rotary, and diamond bit coring. In-situ testing may include cone penetration testing (CPT), pressure meter testing, and rock dilatometer testing. Work may also involve installing piezometers, monitor wells, and inclinometers. Team members work on multiple-person project teams and perform field tasks such as surveying and locating drilling points, site reconnaissance, loading and unloading tooling, materials, and samples, classifying soil and rock samples, maintaining and making basic repairs to drilling equipment, and completing daily field forms and DOT Logs. The Driller/Exploration Team Member IV operates geotechnical drill rigs, leads a two- or three-person drill crew, supports crew development, and trains junior staff. The role requires proficiency in regional drilling methods, installation of instrumentation and monitoring wells, routine equipment maintenance and repair, and support for project preparation and pre-task planning. The employee is expected to follow safety requirements, report safety concerns, and maintain project quality standards.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 5 years of experience.
Proficiency in geotechnical and/or environmental drilling methods.
Ability to obtain a DOT Medical Card within the first 30 days of employment.
A valid driver’s license with an acceptable violation history may be required.
Where applicable, required driller or well-installation licensure.

Responsibilities

Solve moderately to very complex problems and implement solutions with guidance from management or senior-level Exploration Team Members.
Operate a geotechnical drill rig to advance boreholes to all depths required in the region.
Lead a two- or three-person drill crew and support crew development in drilling operations.
Demonstrate proficiency in all drilling methods common to the region.
Install instrumentation and monitoring wells.
Perform routine repairs and maintenance on equipment.
Perform surveying, site reconnaissance, and utility clearance tasks.
Drive drilling equipment to and from project locations.
Inspect equipment and complete routine maintenance.
Support project preparation and pre-task planning.
Train junior staff in drilling methods.
Follow safety rules, guidelines, and standards on all projects.
Participate in pre-task planning.
Report safety issues or concerns to management.
Maintain quality standards on all projects.
Survey and locate drilling points; load and unload tooling, materials, and samples; classify soil and rock samples; and prepare daily field forms and DOT Logs.