Driller

Geoengineers Inc • Baton Rouge, LA

8h • $52,000 - $80,000

About The Position

The Driller assists with geotechnical drilling for onshore and offshore subsurface investigations. The role operates and maintains drilling equipment, collects drilling samples, directs junior crew members, and supports the setup, dismantling, transport, maintenance, and repair of drilling rigs and related equipment. Work may involve highway rigs, all-terrain vehicles, marsh rigs, and over-water barge or vessel rigs. The position also includes handling drilling materials and tools, transporting materials and well-service equipment, and performing shop or warehouse duties such as vehicle and rig maintenance, metal grinding, welding and cutting assistance, cleaning, and washing equipment.

The Driller works in varied environmental conditions, including extreme heat, cold, rain, and over-water settings, and may travel overnight for extended periods, occasionally one to two weeks. Employees are expected to conduct work safely, identify and address potential hazards, attend project safety briefings, wear appropriate field safety equipment, and complete required health and safety training before field work.

The estimated annual compensation range for this position in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, is $52,000–$80,000. Compensation depends on individual factors including education and experience and internal equity. Employees may also be eligible for an annual year-end bonus, subject to program eligibility requirements. GeoEngineers offers healthcare, a 401(k) with company match, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, wellbeing benefits, paid vacation and sick time, and paid holidays.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent; higher education in a related field may be substituted for experience.
• Two years of related experience, such as drilling, onshore and offshore construction, or heavy manual labor.
• Ability to interpret and apply technical information and instructions.
• Professional-level verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to consistently meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced work environment.
• Valid Louisiana Class E driver's license and ability to obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) card.
• Valid Class A commercial driver's license or ability to obtain one; an eighteen-wheeler restriction and automatic transmission are allowed.
• Ability to meet the position's health and safety requirements.
• Ability to work in varied environmental conditions, including extreme heat, cold, rain, and over water.
• Ability to perform heavy manual labor, stand for long periods, exert up to 50 pounds of force repeatedly throughout the day, and exert 100 pounds of force occasionally.
• Ability to perform responsibilities outside the immediate area, including extended overnight travel, occasionally for one to two weeks.

Nice To Haves

• Experience within an appropriate discipline, such as geotechnical or environmental work.
• Experience driving two-ton trucks with a standard five- or six-speed transmission.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain drilling equipment, including Geoprobe 3230 track-mounted, Mobile B58 truck, and ARDCO buggy-mounted drill rigs.
• Collect necessary drilling samples.
• Direct junior drilling crew members and ensure drilling tasks are performed safely.
• Set up, take down, and transport drilling rigs and support vehicle equipment for highway, all-terrain, marsh, and over-water drilling operations.
• Clean the drill rig area, keep it clear of safety hazards, and maintain a clean exploration department shop environment.
• Handle, sort, and move drilling tools, pipe, cement, and other materials.
• Manipulate pipe or drill stem during drilling and during removal and replacement of pipe strings, drill stem, and drill bits, primarily using pipe wrenches.
• Maintain drilling equipment and repair machinery as required.
• Transport materials and well-service equipment.
• Perform shop or warehouse work, including general auto maintenance and repairs, drill rig maintenance and repair, grinding, assisting with welding and metal cutting, cleaning, and washing trucks and drill rig equipment.
• Identify and resolve potential safety hazards, conduct safety briefings as required by projects, wear appropriate safety equipment in the field, and complete required health and safety training before field work.

Benefits

• Healthcare, including a travel benefit for care not locally available.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Wellbeing benefits.
• Paid vacation and sick time.
• Paid holidays.
• Potential eligibility for an annual year-end bonus, subject to program eligibility requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED