Technical Demonstration Lead (On-Site Representative)

Deep Isolation•Cameron, TX

57d•Onsite

About The Position

Deep Isolation is seeking a Technical Demonstration Lead to serve as the company's on-site representative to manage and lead our $20M Deep Borehole Demonstration Project - a full-scale, end-to-end, nonradioactive field test designed to validate Deep Isolation's deep borehole disposal technology for nuclear waste, including drilling, emplacement, and retrieval of prototype canisters. This individual will provide technical oversight and project management throughout all phases of the project, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality execution in alignment with company objectives and deliverables. This role will act as Deep Isolation's primary field interface with drilling and engineering partners, coordinating daily site activities and ensuring adherence to technical, safety, and schedule requirements. The position requires strong project management, construction, leadership, and communication skills. Drilling experience would be preferred. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in delivering a high-visibility, first-of-its-kind demonstration central to Deep Isolation's mission and strategic roadmap.

Requirements

Minimum 10 years of project management or construction management experience.
Demonstrated experience managing multi-partner projects.
Demonstrated ability to lead projects to completion within budget and schedule constraints.
Proven ability to act as a site lead, safety-conscious representative for a technical organization.
Excellent communication and coordination skills with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders.
Experience with field safety protocols, QA/QC documentation, and contractor oversight.
Ability to work in the US immediately.

Nice To Haves

Direct involvement in drilling, well construction, or subsurface operations
Strong technical background in drilling, subsurface testing or nuclear operations.
Prior work with DOE, regulatory agencies, or similar oversight environments.
Experience with borehole design, directional drilling, or deep well completions.
Knowledge of digital field management tools or project data systems.

Responsibilities

Lead the $20M multi-year full-scale end-to-end Deep Borehole Demonstration Project.
Responsible for planning, budgeting, and delivering the Deep Borehole Demonstration Project on schedule and on budget. Oversee borehole construction, equipment procurement, demonstration operations, and integration of supply chain teams. Liaises with project partners and ensures technical quality.
Oversee project management across all internal teams and external partners, ensuring seamless coordination, accountability, and timely execution of all project activities.
Serve as Deep Isolation's on-site representative and technical lead during all phases of the Deep Borehole Demonstration.
Oversee the project's field operations, ensuring safe and compliant execution of drilling, construction, and testing activities in accordance with Company and project goals and objectives.
Coordinate, monitor, and manage performance of drilling, engineering, and testing contractors, including progress tracking, safety meetings, and documentation of activities, issues, and lessons learned.
Support integration of subsurface and surface handling operations during emplacement and retrieval demonstrations.
Provide technical input on drilling design, well construction, and operational readiness reviews.
Interface with the engineering, safety, and communications teams to align field activities with company objectives and public demonstration milestones.
Support planning and execution of key public events.
Ensure regulatory and safety compliance with partner and site requirements.