Driller/Exploration Team Member II

Terracon; City of Albany (NY); Presencial; USD 40.000 - 60.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Terracon is seeking Exploration Team Members in Albany, NY. The role involves subsurface exploration duties with techniques like drilling and in-situ testing. Responsibilities include operating drilling equipment, overseeing a drill crew, and ensuring safety standards.

Candidates must have a high school diploma and at least one year of experience. A valid driver’s license is needed, alongside the ability to obtain a DOT Medical Card within the first month of employment.

Formación

• Minimum 1 year of experience in subsurface exploration or related field.
• Valid driver's license with acceptable violation history may be required.
• Ability to comply with safety standards and obtain a DOT Medical Card within 30 days.

Responsabilidades

• Operate a geotechnical drill rig for shallow boreholes.
• Oversee a 2-man drill crew for drilling operations.
• Install instrumentation and monitor wells.
• Perform routine maintenance on drilling equipment.
• Conduct site reconnaissance and utility clearance.

Conocimientos

Geotechnical drilling

Site reconnaissance

Equipment maintenance

Safety compliance

Educación

High school diploma or equivalent

Descripción del empleo

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

• Operate a geotechnical drill rig to advance shallow boreholes in soil.
• Oversee a 2-man drill crew in all tasks associated with drilling operations.
• Install instrumentation and monitoring wells.
• Perform routine repairs and maintenance.
• Perform basic surveying, site reconnaissance, and utility clearance tasks.
• Drive all forms of drilling equipment to and from project locations.
• Work to independently inspect and complete routine maintenance of 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.
• Minimum 1-year experience.
• A valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history may be required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Many states require specific driller/well installation licensure. Where applicable, such licensure is required.

Required Qualifications

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