HDD Drilling Superintendent - Lead Operator Teams

Glass Roots Construction, LLC; Samoa (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Glass Roots Construction (GRC) is seeking an experienced Directional Drill Operator Superintendent to lead our self-performed HDD program. Start in the drill seat, train operators, then lead multiple drill crews across projects to achieve 60–70% in-house work.

You will oversee safety, equipment readiness, and bore planning while coordinating with Construction Managers and Senior Director of Construction. Exempt, plus overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of hands-on HDD experience.
• Proficient bore planning and tooling selection.
• Ability to train operators and locators.

Responsibilities

• Hands-On Drilling & Field Leadership: Operate a drill rig while overseeing daily drilling; transition to leading multiple crews while staying ready to return to the controls when needed.
• Operator Training & Development: Develop operators and locators through hands-on training, competency assessments, and progression plans until they can run a rig independently.
• Production & Improvement: Set daily and weekly drilling goals, coordinate priorities with Construction Managers and General Foremen, and standardize drilling practices across projects.
• Technical Drilling Expertise: Lead bore planning; guide tooling and drilling-fluid selection; troubleshoot difficult ground conditions, steering issues, and failed pullbacks.
• Equipment & Tooling Readiness: Ensure rigs, locators, mud systems, and tooling are inspected, maintained, and on site before work begins; recommend equipment purchases.

Skills

HDD operation

Training crews

Bore planning

Locating systems

Safety compliance

OSHA 30

CDL

Driver's license

Tools

Drill rigs

Locating equipment

Mud systems

Job description

Glass Roots Construction (GRC) is seeking an experienced Directional Drill Operator Superintendent to lead our self-performed HDD program. Start in the drill seat, train operators, then lead multiple drill crews across projects to achieve 60–70% in-house work.

You will oversee safety, equipment readiness, and bore planning while coordinating with Construction Managers and Senior Director of Construction. Exempt, plus overtime as needed.