Geotechnical Driller

Intertek•Houston, TX

17h•Onsite

About The Position

Intertek is seeking a Geotechnical Driller to join their Professional Services Industries, Inc. (Intertek-PSI) team in Dallas, Texas. This role offers a career opportunity in the architectural, engineering, and construction (A/E/C) industry, focusing on geotechnical engineering services. The Geotechnical Driller will perform various drilling activities to obtain boring samples, including soil drilling, rock coring, sampling, classifications, in-situ testing, and monitoring well installation.

Requirements

2 years’ related geotechnical drilling experience
Valid driver’s license and reliable driving record
Travel up to 50%
Ability to lift, move, push and pull up to 50 pounds frequently; Occasionally, over 50 pounds with assistance
Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, (hearing) and to make the discriminations in sound
Ability to kneel and squat occasionally
Ability to walk and stand for long periods of time
Ability to work outdoors in adverse weather conditions, including hot and cold temperatures
Ability to climb occasionally, and work at various heights
Ability to work over night hours and off shift

Nice To Haves

High School Diploma or equivalent
Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)

Responsibilities

Perform a variety of drilling activities to obtain boring samples, including soil drilling, rock coring, sampling, classifications, in-situ testing and monitoring well installation.
Investigate sub surface conditions, recognize and identify soil and rock types and material classification.
Operate drilling equipment at shallow to moderate depths to perform complex site investigations.
Responsible for drill rig transportation.
Train and direct Driller Assistants.
Identify and coordinate daily work schedules at job site.
Direct site inquiries from general public to the project team.
Prepare tooling and supplies for the day’s tasks and loads/unloads/assembles/disassembles augers.
Troubleshoot drilling challenges.
Retrieve / log samples and maintain record log of drilling activities.
Clean and maintain equipment and perform site clean up.