Drill Technician

Dig Energy Inc.; Manchester (NH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Dig Energy, Inc. is seeking a drill technician to operate and maintain our custom geothermal drilling system for R&D testing and customer installations.

You will be the primary operator, able to troubleshoot on the fly and follow test plans while communicating with engineering and project leads. Ideal candidates are comfortable on active job sites, capable of operating heavy equipment, and willing to travel.

Qualifications

• Experience with R&D/test projects and commercial installations.
• Ability to operate heavy equipment on active job sites.
• Able to follow written procedures and perform drilling activities with minimal day-to-day oversight.
• Strong communication within drilling and engineering teams.
• Willing to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Frequent travel with potential overnights.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain the drilling platform; set up and reposition the rig.
• Install geothermal loops: finish, flush, and grout.
• Support testing and development of new drilling techniques and equipment.
• Follow defined test plans and communicate results and observations.
• Inspect the rig and support equipment; service as needed.

Skills

R&D/test project experience

Communication skills

Follow procedures

Outdoor work

Heavy equipment operation

Willing to travel

Lifting 50 lbs

Tools

OSHA 10/30 certification

Job description

About Dig Energy, Inc.

Dig Energy is revolutionizing the way we heat and cool buildings everywhere. Our geothermal drill can reduce the cost of drilling by 80%, which means that building owners everywhere can now access the largest, most stable, available-everywhere, on-site thermal energy source there is. Dig is starting to deploy at scale in 2027, with customers across a range of sectors. Our hands‑on, mission‑driven team is filled with engineers and operators who are looking to dig in, learn, solve problems, and move with urgency.

The Role

We are looking for a drill technician to operate and maintain our custom geothermal drilling system. You will be the primary operator for both R&D testing and customer installations. You must be able to trouble shoot on your feet as well as follow test/installation plans and communicate effectively with engineering and project leads along the way.

What you will do

• Operate and maintain our custom drilling platform including set up, repositioning of the rig, monitoring drilling activities and making adjustments as needed

• Install Dig Energy's geothermal loops, including finishing, flushing and grouting

• Support the testing and continued development of new drilling techniques, equipment and operating procedures

• Follow defined test plans and effectively communicate results and observations

• Inspect the rig and support equipment before and after operations; servicing as needed

Who you are

• Comfortable working on R&D and test projects as well as commercial installations

• Capable of operating heavy equipment and working on active job sites

• Able to follow written procedures and perform drilling activities with minimal day to day oversight

• Strong communication skills, both within the drilling team and across the broader engineering team

• Willing to work outdoors in varying weather conditions

• Okay with frequent travel with possible overnights

• Ability to lift 50 lbs of equipment

• Have or be willing to obtain OSHA 10 or 30 certification

• Drilling, construction and heavy equipment operations is a plus

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare benefits and flexible vacation

• A chance to build a new type of energy infrastructure, with real ownership from day one and the opportunity to grow into it

At Dig, we deeply value diversity and a range of experiences, backgrounds, and mindsets. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, protected veteran status, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

Please note: Dig Energy is a startup and our priorities evolve as our company grows. The responsibilities listed in this job posting may not be an exhaustive list of this role’s duties.