Field Directional Drill Foreman, Crew Lead

Northern Lights & Jdh Contracting; Plainfield (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Lights & Jdh Contracting in Plainfield, IN is seeking a seasoned Directional Drill Foreman to lead a fiber crew on-site. You will coordinate daily tasks, review project docs, assign work, and drive safe, efficient execution with a focus on quality and timeliness.

With strong field leadership, you will train crew members, enforce safety and regulatory requirements, manage equipment, and communicate status to the Construction Manager and foreman as the project progresses to completion.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required; industry and field project experience preferred.
• Directional Drill Foremen require field project experience and competency in directional drilling.
• Valid driver’s license; CDL preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with project managers, schedulers, construction managers, and foremen on multi-discipline sites before work starts.
• Lead crew to develop work priorities, schedule and strategy for efficient completion.
• Assign tasks and ensure completion while maintaining safety standards.
• Direct crew to collect and load materials, equipment and tools for the project.
• Inspect vehicles and equipment; ensure permits, JHA, toolbox talks, and paperwork are in the folder.
• Review daily tasks, provide safety training, and communicate job goals and progress.
• Monitor work quality, stop if needed, and ensure proper workflow and documentation.
• Train and develop crew members; support performance reviews and mentorship.
• Complete special projects and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Read engineering drawings

Draw prints / field notes

Smartphone / field comms

Best practices and safety

Operate equipment

Forward planning

Independent problem solving

Customer-focused

Supervise work tasks

Report writing

Field admin tasks & safety inspections

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Northern Lights & Jdh Contracting in Plainfield, IN is seeking a seasoned Directional Drill Foreman to lead a fiber crew on-site. You will coordinate daily tasks, review project docs, assign work, and drive safe, efficient execution with a focus on quality and timeliness.

With strong field leadership, you will train crew members, enforce safety and regulatory requirements, manage equipment, and communicate status to the Construction Manager and foreman as the project progresses to completion.