Geotechnical Drill Lead - Field Ops & Mentorship

American Engineering Testing Inc; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 44,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

American Engineering Testing Inc in Duluth, MN, is seeking a Drill Lead to oversee daily geotechnical drilling operations on-site, ensure safety and quality, and provide technical direction to the drilling team.

You will coordinate with project managers and engineers, maintain field logs, enforce PPE standards, and mentor junior staff while adapting to field conditions. This role blends fieldwork with some office tasks and requires travel.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical or vocational training in drilling operations or related fields is preferred.
• 3–5 years of geotechnical drilling operations experience preferred.
• Ability to obtain and maintain required safety and operational certifications.
• Strong technical aptitude and effective communication in a dynamic field environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate daily drilling operations on-site, supervising Drill Operators (Levels 1-3) and Drill Assistants.
• Ensure drilling activities comply with project plans, schedules and safety protocols.
• Assign tasks, monitor performance, and provide technical guidance to the drilling staff.
• Foster effective communication between the field team and project management.
• Oversee setup, calibration, and operation of drilling equipment and perform quality checks.

Skills

Technical leadership

Strong communication

Field operations

Safety compliance

Mentorship

Education

High school diploma

Technical or vocational drilling training

Tools

Drilling equipment operation

Geotechnical sampling techniques

Job description

American Engineering Testing Inc in Duluth, MN, is seeking a Drill Lead to oversee daily geotechnical drilling operations on-site, ensure safety and quality, and provide technical direction to the drilling team.

You will coordinate with project managers and engineers, maintain field logs, enforce PPE standards, and mentor junior staff while adapting to field conditions. This role blends fieldwork with some office tasks and requires travel.