Environmental and Geotechnical Driller

GHD; Farmington Hills (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

GHD invites applications for an Environmental and Geotechnical Driller to join our growing team serving the Great Lakes region. This role focuses on environmental and geotechnical drilling, including monitor wells, gas probes, and in-situ injections, with travel across sites as needed.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years of field drilling experience, are comfortable outdoors, and hold a Michigan driller license or equivalent; CDL with Chauffeur endorsement is required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years drilling experience
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• Mechanical aptitude
• Familiar with Geoprobe 6600/7800 series track rigs
• Comfortable working outdoors
• Willing to travel overnight with travel expenses covered
• CDL with Chauffeur’s endorsement
• Pass pre-employment drug screen and background check
• Michigan driller license a plus

Responsibilities

• Perform drilling operations including environmental and geotechnical work
• Install monitor wells and gas probes; conduct in-situ injections
• Contribute to project goals on environmental and geotechnical sites

Skills

Geotechnical drilling

Environmental drilling

Geoprobe 6600/7800

Field work

Overnight travel

Education

Driller license (Michigan)

Tools

Geoprobe 6600

Geoprobe 7800

Job description

Join a global professional services leader! We are committed to solving the world’s biggest challenges in the areas of water, energy and urbanization.

GHD has an excellent opportunity for anEnvironmental and Geotechnical Drillerto join our growing team of Drillers, working on projects throughout the greater Great Lake State Region.

Responsibilities in this role will include:

• Preform drilling operations including but not limited to geotechnical and environmental drilling
• Perform drilling operation duties primarily related to environmental projects that include monitor well installation, gas probe installations, insitu injections, also some geotechnical projects

For success in this position, you will possess the following skills and qualifications:

• 5 years plus experience
• Ability to lift to 50 lbs.
• Good mechanical skills
• Familiar with Geoprobe 6600 and 7800 series track rigs helpful
• Comfortable working in an outdoor environment
• Able and willing to travel overnight and perform field work, travel expenses covered
• Must have valid Driver License with acceptable violation history with a CDL and Chauffer’s endorsement
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check
• Licensed as a driller in Michigan or others a plus but not necessary

We offer a professional, yet welcoming, culture based on our core values of Teamwork, Respect, Safety, and Integrity. We also provide accelerated professional development through hands-on experience, mentorship, and training via our GHD Business School.

As a multicultural organization, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race; color; religion; genetic information; national origin; sex (including same sex); sexual orientation; gender identity; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; age; disability or handicap; citizenship status; service member status; or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.