Driller/Exploration Team Member III

Terracon; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Terracon is seeking Exploration Team Members to perform subsurface exploration using drilling and in-situ testing techniques across various methods. You will oversee a small crew, operate drilling rigs, install monitoring instrumentation, and ensure safety and quality on site.

Required are a high school diploma and at least 3 years of drilling experience, with valid license and ability to obtain a DOT Medical Card within 30 days. This is a field-based role requiring hands-on fieldwork.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 3-years’ experience.
• Proficient in geotechnical and/or environmental drilling methods.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history.
• Ability to obtain a DOT Medical Card within first 30 days.
• Licensure where applicable for drilling/well installation.

Responsibilities

• Operate a geotechnical drill rig to advance boreholes to required depths.
• Oversee a 2- or 3-person drill crew.
• Install instrumentation and monitoring wells.
• Perform routine maintenance on drilling equipment.
• Conduct site reconnaissance and utility clearance tasks.
• Drive drilling equipment to project locations and ensure safety standards.

Skills

Problem solving

Crew supervision

Geotechnical drilling methods

Instrumentation installation

Surveying/site reconnaissance

Safety compliance

Quality standards

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Geotechnical drill rig

In-situ testing equipment

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:

• The employee will be expected to perform the following tasks:
  • 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 their region.
  • Oversee a 2 or 3 man drill crew in all tasks associated with drilling operations.
  • Be proficient in multiple drilling methods common to their 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.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history.
• Ability to obtain a DOT Medical Card within first 30 days of employment.
• Many states require specific driller/well installation licensure. When applicable, such licensure is required.

Preferred Certification and Skills:

• Experience in
  • In-Situ test methods
  • Instrumentation Installation
  • Barge Drilling
  • Angle Drilling
  • Environmental Drilling
• Regional Drilling Licensure
• Valid Class A or B commercial driver’s license.