Geotechnical Driller, Crew Foreman

CCI Group of Companies; Texas; On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Subsistence provided for out-of-town

Company trucks for travel with per-di

Basic PPE provided

Job summary

CCI Group of Companies is seeking a Geotechnical Driller to lead Progress Drilling USA crews and work closely with the Geotechnical Operations Manager and Drilling Lead to plan, manage, and support field activity for geotechnical drilling projects.

The role requires managing crews, ensuring safety and process adherence, tracking inventory and costs, and coordinating with project teams to deliver all required documents and deliverables. Overnight travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Legally allowed to work in the United States
• 5+ years experience around drilling and heavy equipment
• 2+ years experience in leadership roles supervising others
• Willingness to travel in-state and out-of-state, with overnight stays as required
• CDL A license is an asset
• Experience leading drilling crews and managing costs is required
• DOT and IFTA regulations familiarity
• Valid driver's license with clean record

Responsibilities

• Lead Progress Drilling USA crew and coordinate with Geotechnical Operations Manager and Drilling Lead
• Manage crew, ensure safety, procedures, and production targets are met
• Track inventory, tooling, and operating costs per internal budgets
• Coordinate with project teams to deliver all deliverables and documentation
• Support business development through client relationship maintenance

Skills

Leadership

Geotechnical drilling knowledge

Crew management

DOT & IFTA familiarity

Tools

Geotechnical drilling equipment

Job description

Progress Drilling USA, 16863 Warren Ranch Road, Hockley, Texas, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Friday, August 28, 2026 at 6:00 AM

Progress Drilling USA (PDUSA) is a geotechnical and geo-environmental drilling service provider. PDUSA personnelandequipment and arecapable of soil and bedrock sampling to depths in excess of 250 feet using solid or hollow stem auger, casing advance, wet rotary, or rock coring. Thetrack mounted drilling equipment can access project sites that may have challenging terrain or wet conditions otherwise inaccessible by more traditional types of equipment.

As a part of CCI Group of Companies, CCI offers an unparalleled diversity of work, ensuring our employees remain challenged, engaged, and continually developing their skills. We take pride in delivering results for our clients, and we recognize and reward the dedication, teamwork, and innovative thinking that make those results possible.

CCI Inc. has been named one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies for twelve (12) consecutive years, reflecting our strong leadership, culture, and commitment to excellence. If you’re looking to grow your career with a forward ‑ thinking organization that values its people and the impact of their work, there has never been a better time to join the CCI team!

CCI Core Values

Operate with Integrity

Service With Intention

Summary of Position:

The Geotechnical Driller will lead a Progress Drilling USA (PDUSA) crew and collaborate closely with the Geotechnical Operations Manager and Drilling Lead to develop, plan, manage and support field activity for a variety of geotechnical drilling projects. The Driller will be responsible to manage their crew and ensure process, procedure, safety are followed while maintaining production. The position will also be responsible for keeping track of inventory, tooling and managing operating costs in accordance with internal budgets. This position is responsible for coordinating with project teams to successful completion of all project deliverables, related documents and coordination of project requirements and provide further support for business development.

Accountabilities:

• Management of crews and maintain good working relationships with drilling crew members
• Work with PDUSA Operations Manager and Drilling Lead on project budgeting and field requirements.
• Work with PDUSA Operations Manager to establish equipment and crew requirements/scheduling
• Support in business development through maintaining client relationships and promoting PDUSA to potential clients.
• Work with Drilling Lead to ensure training competency of PDUSA geotechnical drill crew members
• Ensure project requirements are understood and communicated to drill crew members prior to starting work.
• Assist in hiring and ensure proper training of PDUSA drill crew members.
• Keeps records of drilling footage, simplified soil records, tooling usage, consumables, and other items about drilling operations.
• Working knowledge of all PDUSA drilling equipment and inventory.
• Responsible for scheduled maintenance and repair needs for all equipment.
• Maintain State and Federal DOT records for drill rigs, support vehicles and personnel Attend all safety meetings and comply with both company and client safety standards and programs.
• Perform site visits for accessibility evaluation, borehole locating, and documenting existing site conditions .
• Assist with billing and tracking of crew timesheets
• Perform equipment inspections, site audits and safety inspections/audits periodically.
• Perform all duties and responsibilities by Company safety rules and procedures

Qualifications:

• Legally Authorized to work in the United States, without restrictions.
• 5+ years experience working around drilling and heavy equipment
• 2+ years experience in leadership roles supervising others
• Sufficient knowledge of geotechnical drilling techniques to be responsible for an entire project
• Be available for drilling projects that require both in-state and out-of-state travel and overnight visits, as required
• CDL A License (an asset)
• Previous experience managing people and leadership skills is required
• Familiar with various types of Geotechnical Drilling scopes
• Familiar with and following and tracking DOT and IFTA regulations.
• Must have current driver's license with record in accordance with Company and DOT policies, class A license is highly preferred but not required.
• TWIC card considered an asset but not required.
• ISTC Basic Plus considered an asset but not required.
• HAZWOPER 40 Hour Certification considered an asset but not required.
• Previous geotechnical drilling experience considered a major asset .
• Subsistence provided for out of town work.
• Use of the Company Trucks for all travel and per-diem paid for all out of town work, while away from home
• The Company will provide basic PPE items such as safety goggles, gloves and other items that may be specific to the job site. The employee will be responsible for all other PPE requirements for the job.
• Flexible work environment with opportunities to advance your career within CCI’s Group of Companies.

Nature of Work:

• Mainly field with office/shop support as required
• On call at all times for field and crew items

Progress Drilling USA, 16863 Warren Ranch Road, Hockley, Texas, United States of America