Driller Assistant/Exploration Team Member I

Terracon; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Terracon in Portland, Oregon seeks an entry level Exploration Team Member to support subsurface exploration using conventional drilling and in-situ testing techniques. You will assist with drilling operations, collect samples, and help monitor wells and instrumentation on projects in a safety-conscious team environment.

No prior drilling experience is required; training will cover all listed tasks, safety rules, and quality standards.

Qualifications

• This is an entry level position. No prior drilling experience is required.
• Field personnel must be able to perform the listed tasks safely and effectively.

Responsibilities

• Load tooling and materials.
• Assist in drilling operations and instrumentation and monitoring well installation.
• Collect soil and rock samples and log field data.
• Perform routine repairs and maintenance.
• Perform basic surveying and site reconnaissance.
• Drive a medium-duty truck and trailer.
• Learn to inspect and how to maintain equipment.
• Follow safety rules, guidelines and standards for all projects; participate in pre-task planning; report safety issues to management.
• Be responsible for maintaining quality standards on all projects.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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.

Essential Roles and Responsibilities

This is an entry level position. No prior drilling experience is required. The employee will be expected perform 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.
• Perform routine repairs and maintenance.
• Perform basic surveying and site reconnaissance.
• Drive a medium-duty truck and trailer.
• Learn to inspect and how to maintain equipment.
• Follow safety rules, guidelines and standards for all projects. Participate in pre-task planning. Report any safety issues or concerns to management.
• Be responsible for maintaining quality standards on all projects.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Limited experience required.
• A valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history.
• Ability to obtain a DOT Medical Card within first 30 days of employment.