Geotechnical Explorations Manager

Terracon; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Education reimbursement

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Oklahoma City is seeking a Regional Exploration Manager to oversee and manage teams in exploration services. This role requires a Bachelor's degree in engineering or geology with extensive site exploration experience. Responsibilities include leading teams, monitoring safety and performance, and ensuring compliance with drilling practices. The firm is employee-owned and offers a robust benefits package including medical, dental, and educational reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in technical discipline practiced by the Firm including Engineering or Geology and 5 years’ site exploration experience.
• OSHA HAZWOPER 40-hour course; must attend within 90 days of hire.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history.

Responsibilities

• Manage teams responsible for exploration services.
• Ensure compliance with safety practices and drilling standards.
• Monitor and assess team performance through site visits.
• Provide leadership on drilling practices and fleet management.
• Engage in recruitment and selection of drillers.

Skills

Drilling safety practices

Team management

Exploration services

Industry regulations knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Geology

Minimum 9 years' related experience

Tools

Drilling rig inspection tools

Job description

Job Description

General Responsibilities

Manage a region with teams of employees responsible for exploration services.

Essential Roles and Responsibilities

• Execute the initiatives of regional exploration services including development of drilling safety practices/initiatives, drill rig inspection programs and compliance.
• Oversee and ensure consistent operations and practices of regional teams by providing training, drill rig safety inspections, and monitoring/balancing workload [employees, rigs and projects].
• Monitor the performance of regional teams through site visits, safety incident and near miss investigations, quality audits and metrics.
• Provide leadership and direction on drilling practices and rig utilization/fleet management to local offices.
• Partner with other Regional Exploration Managers to develop and deliver coordinated and consistent exploration services across all regions.
• Monitor safety, quality, and production of regional teams and provide recommendations for improvement to Division/Service Line Management.
• Assist local offices with marketing activities related to exploration services including pricing, planning and drill methods.
• Participate and provide input in the recruitment, interview and selection process for drillers.
• Develop understanding and be aware of project-related risk. Be familiar with what could go wrong on a project and how to protect the Company. Be familiar with company risk policies.
• Communicates safety initiatives, rules and guidelines for Office or Region. Holds Managers and Employees accountable for following safety rules and guidelines.
• Promote continuous quality monitoring and improvement on projects. Ensure best practices are being followed and hold Managers accountable for quality control standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in technical discipline practiced by the Firm including Engineering or Geology and 5 years’ site exploration experience. Or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 9 years’ related experience.
• Experience as a drill operator and/or drilling manager may be substituted for education.
• 3-5 years management experience preferred.
• Proficient knowledge of multiple drilling methods including mud rotary, auger and coring techniques.
• OSHA HAZWOPER 40-hour course; must attend within 90 days of hire.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history.

About Terracon

Terracon is a 100 percent employee-owned multidiscipline consulting firm comprised of more than 8,000 curious minds focused on solving engineering and technical challenges from more than 200 locations nationwide. Since 1965, Terracon has evolved into a successful multi-discipline firm specializing in environmental, facilities, geotechnical, and materials services. Terracon’s growth is due to our talented employee-owners exceeding expectations in client service and growing their careers with new and exciting opportunities in the marketplace.

Terracon’s vision of “Together, we are best at people” is demonstrated through our excellent compensation and benefits package. Based on eligibility, role and job status, we offer many programs including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off and holidays, education reimbursement, and various bonus programs.

EEO Statement

Terracon is an EEO employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, or military status.