Driller Assistant/Exploration Team Member I

Terracon; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Terracon in Baton Rouge, LA is seeking an entry-level Exploration Team Member to assist in subsurface exploration. You will participate in drilling operations, collect soil and rock samples, log field data, and support instrumentation installation under supervision.

A high school diploma or equivalent and a valid driver’s license are required. Ability to obtain a DOT Medical Card within 30 days, adherence to safety rules, and willingness to learn are essential for success on field projects.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Limited or no experience required.
• A valid driver's license with acceptable violation history may be required.
• Ability to obtain a DOT Medical Card within first 30 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• This is an entry level position. No experience is required.
• Load tooling and materials.
• Assist in drilling operations and instrumentation and monitoring well installation. Collect soil and rock samples and log field data.
• Learn to inspect and how to maintain equipment.
• Perform routine repairs and maintenance.
• Be responsible for maintaining quality standards on all projects.
• Perform basic surveying and site reconnaissance. Drive a medium-duty truck and trailer.
• Follow safety rules, guidelines and standards for all projects. Participate in pre-task planning. Report any safety issues or concerns to management.

Skills

Willingness to learn

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Drilling equipment operation

Job description

General Responsibilities

Exploration Team Members (ETMs) will perform subsurface exploration duties using conventional drilling or in-situ testing techniques. Drill methods may include auger drilling, mud rotary drilling, air rotary drilling, and diamond bit coring techniques. In-situ testing techniques may include cone penetration testing (CPT), pressure meter testing, and rock dilatometer testing. Work may also include the installation of instrumentation such as piezometers, monitor wells and inclinometers. Work as part of a multiple person team on projects. ETMs will perform daily tasks including survey and locate drilling points; conduct site reconnaissance; load/unload tooling, materials and samples; classify soil and rock samples; perform routine maintenance and basic repairs on drilling equipment, prepare internal (daily field forms) and external (DOT Logs) paperwork.

General Responsibilities

Exploration Team Members (ETMs) will perform subsurface exploration duties using conventional drilling or in-situ testing techniques. Drill methods may include auger drilling, mud rotary drilling, air rotary drilling, and diamond bit coring techniques. In-situ testing techniques may include cone penetration testing (CPT), pressure meter testing, and rock dilatometer testing. Work may also include the installation of instrumentation such as piezometers, monitor wells and inclinometers. Work as part of a multiple person team on projects. ETMs will perform daily tasks including survey and locate drilling points; conduct site reconnaissance; load/unload tooling, materials and samples; classify soil and rock samples; perform routine maintenance and basic repairs on drilling equipment, prepare internal (daily field forms) and external (DOT Logs) paperwork.

Essential Roles And Responsibilities

• This is an entry level position. No experience is required.
• The employee will be expected to perform the following tasks:
• Load tooling and materials.
• Assist in drilling operations and instrumentation and monitoring well installation. Collect soil and rock samples and log field data.
• Learn to inspect and how to maintain equipment.
• Perform routine repairs and maintenance.
• Be responsible for maintaining quality standards on all projects.
• Perform basic surveying and site reconnaissance. Drive a medium-duty truck and trailer.
• Follow safety rules, guidelines and standards for all projects. Participate in pre-task planning. Report any safety issues or concerns to management.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Limited or no experience required
• A valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history may be required.

Required Qualifications:

• Ability to obtain a DOT Medical Card within first 30 days of employment.