Senior Geotechnical Driller - Field Lead & Sampling

Acuren; Lethbridge; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Acuren Wind is seeking an experienced Geotechnical Driller in Calgary, Alberta to plan, execute and supervise subsurface drilling for geotechnical and environmental investigations. The role emphasizes client communication, safety leadership, and data quality in field operations.

Responsibilities include leading drilling programs, coordinating logistics, mentoring staff, and ensuring regulatory compliance while maintaining accurate field records and reports.

Qualifications

• Advanced technical knowledge of drilling techniques, geotechnical sampling, and site investigation principles.
• Strong field safety practices and environmental compliance requirements.
• Effective communication with internal teams and external clients.
• Project management with planning, scheduling, and budgeting.
• Leadership and mentoring abilities.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making under field conditions.
• Mechanical aptitude for troubleshooting drilling equipment.
• Organizational skills and procedural accuracy.
• Proficiency with digital field reporting tools and mobile data entry.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute geotechnical and environmental drilling programs using multiple methods.
• Coordinate project logistics, site access, and daily schedules for delivery.
• Communicate with clients, project managers, and field staff on requirements and timelines.
• Oversee and mentor Driller Assistants, ensuring safety and training.
• Collect, log, and document soil, rock, and groundwater samples per specs.
• Maintain regulatory compliance, permits, inspections, and field reporting.
• Operate and maintain drilling equipment and vehicles per protocols.
• Manage field records, sample custody, and QA data.
• Identify and mitigate operational risks; uphold safety practices.
• Support bid prep, cost tracking, and field reporting for finances.

Skills

Geotech drilling

Site safety

Communication

Project management

Leadership

Problem solving

Mechanical aptitude

Documentation

Digital field reporting

Education

Post-secondary geotechnical/drilling tech certification

Valid Class 3 or Class 1 Driver’s License

Job description

Acuren Wind is seeking an experienced Geotechnical Driller in Calgary, Alberta to plan, execute and supervise subsurface drilling for geotechnical and environmental investigations. The role emphasizes client communication, safety leadership, and data quality in field operations.

Responsibilities include leading drilling programs, coordinating logistics, mentoring staff, and ensuring regulatory compliance while maintaining accurate field records and reports.