Geotechnical Driller

Intertek•Houston, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Intertek is seeking a Geotechnical Driller to join their Professional Services Industries, Inc. (Intertek-PSI) team in Houston, Texas. This role is an opportunity to grow a career in the architectural, engineering, and construction (A/E/C) industry. Intertek's Building and Construction division offers innovative product and project solutions, and their services ensure the reliability, safety, and performance of developments, assets, and facilities. Professional Service Industries, Inc. (Intertek-PSI) is a leading US provider of construction assurance, testing, and inspection in civil and commercial construction, with services including construction materials testing, geotechnical engineering, environmental engineering, industrial hygiene, and specialty testing.

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 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

Performing a variety of drilling activities to obtain boring samples, including soil drilling, rock coring, sampling, classifications, in-situ testing, and monitoring well installation.
Investigating subsurface conditions, recognizing and identifying soil and rock types and material classification.
Operating drilling equipment at shallow to moderate depths to perform complex site investigations.
Responsible for drill rig transportation.
Training and directing Driller Assistants.
Identifying and coordinating daily work schedules at job sites.
Directing site inquiries from the general public to the project team.
Preparing tooling and supplies for the day’s tasks and loading/unloading/assembling/disassembling augers.
Troubleshooting drilling challenges.
Retrieving and logging samples and maintaining a record log of drilling activities.
Cleaning and maintaining equipment and performing site clean-up.