Drilling Superintendent - Raisebore and Blindbore Projects

Tutor Perini; Nevada (IA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Frontier-Kemper, a Tutor Perini Company, seeks a Drilling Superintendent for raisebore and blindbore projects across multiple field sites in the United States. This role requires extensive travel and hands-on leadership of drilling crews to meet safety and production targets.

You will develop drilling plans, supervise equipment operations, and ensure MSHA compliance while coordinating with project managers, engineers, and clients. Travel 75–100% is expected.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10+ years in underground drilling or mechanical excavation with at least 5 years in supervisory roles on raisebore/blindbore projects.
• Hands-on expertise with raise boring and/or blind drilling equipment and techniques.
• Strong working knowledge of MSHA regulations and underground mining/construction safety standards.
• Demonstrated leadership to train and motivate field crews in demanding environments.
• Excellent problem-solving, decision-making, and communication skills; willing to travel extensively.

Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise drilling crews on raisebore and blindbore projects, ensuring safety, schedule, and specifications.
• Oversee mobilization, setup, operation, maintenance, and demobilization of raise boring machines and related equipment.
• Develop and execute drilling plans, procedures, schedules, and production targets with project teams.
• Champion a zero-incident safety culture and MSHA compliance; lead safety meetings and investigations.
• Prepare daily reports, production logs, and progress communications for clients.

Skills

Drilling supervision

Raisebore/Blindbore

Team leadership

MSHA safety compliance

Travel readiness

Tools

Raise boring machines

Blind drilling systems

Robbins

Sandvik/Atlas Copco

Job description

Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship now or in the future

Frontier-Kemper, a Tutor Perini Company, is seeking a Drilling Superintendent - Raisebore and Blindbore Projects to join our Various Project Sites Across the United States (Extensive Travel / Field Assignments Required).

About Frontier-Kemper

Excellence in Underground and Heavy Civil Construction

At Frontier-Kemper, we specialize in heavy civil construction and underground mine development. We are known for our expertise in the engineering and construction of deep shafts and tunnels of all sizes and complexity. Our FKC-Lake Shore division provides design/build/install services for innovative Hoisting and Vertical Conveyance Systems. Our goal is to be the industry's best source, and best value, for complete turn-key construction, engineering and design-build services and related products.

Notable public and private sector clients include major transportation authorities in Los Angeles, New York, and Seattle; Gateway Development Commission; public works authorities in New York, Los Angeles, and Vancouver; Federal agencies; and mining clients for gold, copper, potash, salt, and coal.

Extraordinary Projects, Exceptional Performance

DESCRIPTION

• Lead, supervise, and mentor drilling crews on raisebore and blindbore projects, ensuring all work is performed safely, on schedule, and to specification.
• Oversee mobilization, setup, operation, troubleshooting, maintenance, and demobilization of raise boring machines, blind drills, and supporting equipment.
• Develop and execute drilling plans, procedures, shift schedules, and production targets in coordination with Project Managers, Engineers, and clients.
• Champion a zero-incident safety culture; ensure full compliance with MSHA regulations (Parts 48/56/57), company policies, site-specific safety plans, and all permit requirements. Lead daily safety meetings, field audits, and incident investigations.
• Monitor drilling parameters, ground conditions, advance rates, and equipment performance; implement real-time adjustments to optimize production and minimize downtime.
• Manage crew logistics, scheduling, training, performance management, and development. Support cross-training between raisebore and blindbore techniques.
• Coordinate drilling consumables, tooling, and spare parts inventory with vendors and internal resources to maintain operational readiness.
• Prepare accurate daily reports, production logs, cost tracking, and technical documentation. Support schedule updates and client progress reporting.
• Identify and mitigate risks associated with underground drilling (ground control, water inflow, equipment, etc.).
• Collaborate with project leadership on change orders, claims, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide technical input for estimating and proposals on raisebore/blindbore scopes for new bids and projects.

REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum 10+ years of progressive experience in underground drilling or mechanical excavation, with at least 5 years in a supervisory or superintendent capacity on raisebore, blindbore, shaft sinking, or similar projects.
• Proven hands-on expertise with raise boring and/or blind drilling equipment and techniques.
• Strong working knowledge of MSHA regulations and underground mining/construction safety standards.
• Demonstrated leadership ability to effectively manage, train, and motivate crews in demanding field environments.
• Excellent problem-solving, decision-making, and communication skills (written and verbal).
• Willingness and ability to travel extensively and work extended rotations on remote project sites as required.li>
• Position requires significant travel (75%-100%)
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

• Current or prior MSHA certifications (Mine Foreman Underground, Shaft & Slope Foreman, First Class Foreman, Shot Firer, or equivalent).
• Direct experience with major raisebore manufacturers (Robbins, Sandvik/Atlas Copco, etc.) and large-diameter blind drilling systems.
• Background in heavy civil construction, mine development, or federal/DOE project environments.
• Mechanical aptitude, welding, or heavy equipment maintenance/repair experience is a strong plus.

OUR MISSION

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