Driller/Exploration Team Member IV

Terracon; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Terracon is seeking Exploration Team Members (ETMs) to perform subsurface exploration using drilling and in-situ testing techniques. Responsibilities include operating drill rigs, installing instrumentation, surveying, and maintaining safety and quality on projects in Oregon.

Qualified candidates will have a high school diploma and at least 5 years of geotechnical or environmental drilling experience, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to obtain a DOT Medical Card within 30 days.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in geotechnical and/or environmental drilling.
• A valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history.
• Ability to obtain a DOT Medical Card within first 30 days of employment.
• Licensure as a driller/well installer may be required in some states.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate problem-solving abilities with guidance from management or senior ETMs.
• Operate geotechnical drill rigs to advance boreholes to required depths.
• Lead a 2–3 person drill crew and support their development.
• Be proficient in drilling methods common to the region.
• Install instrumentation and monitoring wells.
• Perform routine repairs and maintenance on equipment.
• Conduct surveying, site reconnaissance, and utility clearance tasks.
• Drive drilling equipment between project sites.
• Ensure quality and safety standards on all projects.
• Participate in pre-task planning and safety reviews.
• Train junior staff in drilling methods.

Skills

Problem solving

Team leadership

Drilling methods

Surveying

Education

High school diploma

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 moderately to very 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.
• Lead a 2 or 3 man drill crew and support their development in all tasks associated with drilling operations.
• Be proficient in all 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.
• Support project preparation and pre-task planning.
• Train junior staff in drilling methods.
• 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 5 years of experience.
• Proficient in geotechnical and/or environmental drilling methods.
• A 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. Where applicable, such licensure is required.