Driller/Exploration Team Member IV

Terracon•Oklahoma City, OK

About The Position

Exploration Team Members perform subsurface exploration using conventional drilling and 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 projects as part of a multi-person crew and perform field tasks such as locating drilling points, conducting site reconnaissance, loading and unloading tooling, materials, and samples, classifying soil and rock samples, maintaining and repairing equipment, and completing field forms and DOT logs. The role includes operating geotechnical drill rigs, leading and developing a small drill crew, supporting project preparation and planning, and training junior staff. The employee is expected to follow safety requirements, report safety concerns, and maintain project quality standards.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Minimum of five 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.

Nice To Haves

Driller or well-installation licensure where applicable; some states require specific licensure, and it is required where applicable.

Responsibilities

Solve moderately to very complex problems and implement solutions with guidance from management or senior 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 members’ development in drilling operations.
Use drilling methods common to the region.
Install instrumentation and monitoring wells.
Perform routine repairs and maintenance on drilling 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 and 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 complete internal daily field forms and external DOT logs.