Driller/Exploration Team Member III

Terracon Consultants, Inc.; Manchester (NH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Terracon is seeking an experienced ETM to perform subsurface exploration duties in Manchester, New Hampshire. Responsibilities include conducting drilling operations, installing instrumentation, and overseeing a drill crew.

Applicants should have a high school diploma and a minimum of 3 years' experience with geotechnical drilling methods. A valid driver’s license is required, and ability to obtain a DOT Medical Card must be demonstrated within the first 30 days of employment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in drilling.
• Ability to conduct site reconnaissance and maintain equipment.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history.

Responsibilities

• Perform subsurface exploration duties using various drilling techniques.
• Install instrumentation like piezometers and monitor wells.
• Oversee drilling operations and maintain quality standards.

Skills

Proficient in geotechnical and/or environmental drilling methods

Problem-solving abilities

Ability to oversee a drill crew

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

General Responsibilities:

• 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 CPT, pressure meter testing, and rock dilatometer testing.
• Installation of instrumentation such as piezometers, monitor wells and inclinometers.
• Work as part of a multiple‑person team on projects.
• Daily tasks: 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

• Demonstrate an ability to problem solve and implement solutions on routine to moderately complex problems with guidance from management or other senior level ETMs.
• Operate a geotechnical drill rig to advance boreholes to all depths required in the region.
• Oversee a 2 or 3 man drill crew in all tasks associated with drilling operations.
• Be proficient in multiple drilling methods common to the region.
• Install instrumentation and monitoring wells.
• Perform routine repairs and maintenance.
• Perform surveying, site reconnaissance, and utility clearance tasks.
• Drive all forms of drilling equipment to and from project locations.
• Inspect and complete routine maintenance of equipment.
• Assist in project preparation and pre‑task planning.
• 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 3‑years’ experience.
• Proficient in geotechnical and/or environmental drilling methods.
• 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.