At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead exciting drilling projects while operating and maintaining advanced drilling equipment.
- Company: Join TBT Engineering, a dynamic team focused on geotechnical and environmental solutions.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, health benefits, retirement savings, and generous paid time off.
- Other info: Full-time role with opportunities for growth in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Work outdoors, tackle challenges, and make a real impact in the field.
- Qualifications: Safety-focused with experience in drilling operations and strong mechanical skills.
The predicted salary is between 43650 - 53350 $ per year.
Position Description
Lead geotechnical and environmental drilling projects by operating and maintaining drilling equipment, overseeing field operations, and ensuring the safe and efficient completion of drilling activities.
Work independently and alongside drilling crews in a hands-on environment while applying technical expertise to support a wide array of projects.
- Position Responsibilities
- Operate and maintain drilling equipment to complete geotechnical and environmental drilling programs safely and efficiently.
- Conduct geotechnical and environmental drilling activities, including soil and rock sampling, groundwater monitoring well installation, and related field investigations.
- Lead drilling operations, including equipment mobilization, site setup, drilling activities, and demobilization.
- Supervise and provide direction to Driller Helpers, ensuring drilling activities are completed safely and in accordance with project requirements.
- Perform routine equipment inspections, preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and minor repairs to maintain equipment reliability and performance.
- Coordinate the loading, unloading, and transportation of drilling equipment, tools, materials, and supplies to and from project sites.
- Complete accurate field documentation, including drilling logs, equipment inspections, daily reports, and sample records.
- Adhere to all health, safety, and environmental policies and procedures, ensuring safe work practices are maintained throughout drilling operations.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate is safety-focused, reliable, and enjoys working outdoors.
Previous experience operating geotechnical or environmental drilling equipment, with a minimum of 2–3 years of relevant drilling experience preferred.
Experience with drilling methods such as hollow-stem augering, solid-stem augering, mud rotary, and rock coring considered an asset.
Candidate should possess knowledge of soil and rock sampling procedures, borehole advancement, and groundwater monitoring well installation.
Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to inspect, troubleshoot, and perform routine maintenance on drilling equipment is required as well as a demonstrated ability to lead drilling crews, coordinate field activities, and maintain safe and productive work environments.
Valid class G driver's licence with a clean driving record; DZ or AZ license considered an asset.
This position requires the ability to perform physically demanding work in varying weather conditions and challenging terrain
This position is classified as full-time.
Rate of pay will be commensurate with related experience and qualifications.
TBT Engineering provides health and dental benefits, group retirement savings programs, robust personal paid time off policies, wellness incentives, workwear and clothing allowances and competitive salaries!
TBT Engineering is an equal opportunity employer. We would like to thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Driller in Alton employer: TBT Engineering Limited
TBT Engineering Limited offers a dynamic and growth-oriented environment for aspiring engineers, providing mentorship from experienced Professional Engineers. The company emphasizes collaboration across multidisciplinary teams, allowing employees to apply and expand their technical knowledge in structural engineering. With opportunities for fieldwork and engagement with clients and regulatory agencies, TBT Engineering fosters professional development toward licensure.
