Exploration Drilling Supervisor - Geotech Drilling

ConeTec Group; Prince George; On-site; CAD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic international drilling company as an Exploration Drilling Supervisor, where you will lead and manage on-site drillers and ensure the successful completion of drilling programs. This role offers the chance to work with state-of-the-art equipment while enforcing safety standards and mentoring staff. With a competitive compensation package based on hours worked and project completions, this position provides opportunities for professional growth and development. Be part of a forward-thinking company that values your expertise and commitment to excellence in the drilling industry.

Benefits

Health and Insurance Benefit Program

Retirement Savings Plan

Vacation Packages

Qualifications

• 10+ years experience in exploration drilling required.
• Valid Class 5 Driver's Licence is mandatory.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and mechanical troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Supervise drill crews to ensure successful drilling operations.
• Conduct daily safety meetings and communicate with project manager.
• Monitor drilling instruments and maintain equipment.

Skills

Exploration Drilling

Communication Skills

Technical Knowledge of Drill Rigs

Safety Management

Mentoring

Record Keeping

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Drilling Equipment

Job description

Company: Geotech Drilling

- A proud member of the ConeTec Group.

Exploration Drilling Supervisor

Company Background and Culture

Geotech Drilling is a dynamic international drilling company headquartered in Prince George, BC, with offices in Vernon, Surrey, Calgary, and Edmonton. We provide industry-leading drilling services to a diverse array of clients with 29 years of successful project experience.

Geotech owns and operates state-of-the-art drilling equipment throughout western Canada. We are one of Canada's largest geotechnical, environmental and exploration drilling companies, with a fleet of over 70 site investigation platforms.

Recently, Geotech Drilling has joined ConeTec Investigations. As part of our integrated team, you'll harness the collective expertise, expanded resources, and cutting-edge testing capabilities that come with this exciting merger. Seize the opportunity to shape the future of drilling with us.

Supervisor

Reporting to the Project Manager (PM), the Supervisor directs and manages all on-site drillers, drill assistants, support staff, subcontractors, and equipment. The Supervisor enforces Geotech policies, procedures, and safety standards while meeting project requirements and deadlines.

Key Responsibilities

1. Supervise and manage drill crews to ensure the successful operation and completion of drilling programs.
2. Communicate effectively with clients, contractors, and employees on site.
3. Conduct daily safety meetings with crew and clients.
4. Communicate with the PM daily or as frequently as the project requires to be successful.
5. Utilize technical knowledge of drill rigs to assist in troubleshooting and specialized tasks.
6. Know, understand, comply and enforce HSE requirements to all site employees and subcontractors.
7. Coordinate, review and deliver employee training as trained to do.
8. Strategically mentor and identify high potential employees.
9. Complete all incident reports and investigations with assistance from HSE staff.
10. Prepare daily reports of all drilling activities.
11. Accommodate and facilitate change at the request of the client, company or if better/best practices are determined.
12. Complete routine drill audits, planned job observations (PJO’s) and pre and post hole inspections.
13. Occasionally drill as required to assist drill teams and ensure overall project completion.
14. Monitor instruments such as pressure gauges, feed or weight indicators as well as observe the volume, colour and consistency of the returns from the hole.
15. Record keeping as required/requested by the client and or company.
16. Operate and troubleshoot drill and ancillary equipment, including, but not limited to; trucks, support vehicles, pumps, heaters, compressors, etc.
17. Ensure drill assistants maintain and organize equipment, supplies and tooling for the drill rig and support vehicles.

Professional Experience / Qualifications

1. Must maintain and possess a valid Class 5 Driver's Licence.
2. Must have 10+ years experience in exploration drilling.
3. Must be comfortable with computers and technology, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
4. Have the mechanical ability to troubleshoot and repair small equipment.
5. Complete and pass a pre-employment and client required pre-access drug & alcohol test.

Education

1. High School Diploma or equivalent.

Location

Fly in, fly out. Projects are based in BC and the Territories.

Compensation

As this position is project based, annual compensation is based on hours worked, overtime and projects completed but equates to approximately $140,000 to $170,000 annually, commensurate with experience.

At Geotech, we pride ourselves in offering a challenging and rewarding work environment. Our employees have the opportunity for career and professional growth through development, education, and succession plan programs.

In addition, our compensation benefit package includes competitive salaries and vacation packages, Health and Insurance benefit program, and Retirement Savings Plan.

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