HDD Foreman - Lead Directional Drilling Crew

United Utility Power Services, LLC

Town of Florida (NY)

On-site

USD 33,062 - 55,104

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

United Utility Power Services, LLC in West Palm Beach, Florida, seeks a HDD/Directional Bore Foreman to lead crews and oversee daily field operations on underground utility installation projects.

You will coordinate safe drilling activities, verify utility locates, read project prints, maintain records, and ensure OSHA compliance while communicating with customers and division leadership.

Qualifications

  • Strong communication, leadership, planning, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to read and interpret utility drawings, project prints, bore profiles, and job specifications.

Responsibilities

  • Lead HDD crews in daily field operations, including job setup, drilling activities, restoration, and cleanup.
  • Operate horizontal directional drilling rigs, locating equipment, and related support equipment as needed.
  • Read and interpret project prints, bore plans, utility drawings, and job specifications.
  • Verify utility locates and ensure potholing or other verification methods are completed before drilling.
  • Set up and maintain proper maintenance of traffic (MOT) controls in accordance with project and safety requirements.
  • Coordinate daily work activities, crew assignments, equipment needs, and production goals.
  • Communicate job progress, field conditions, schedule changes, and issues to customers, division managers, and internal stakeholders.
  • Maintain accurate bore logs, production reports, daily documentation, and crew timekeeping records.
  • Monitor job site safety, conduct pre-job planning, identify hazards, and stop work when conditions are unsafe.
  • Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, company safety procedures, and project-specific requirements.
  • Ensure proper use, handling, storage, and disposal of drilling fluids and related materials.
  • Train, coach, and provide direction to Operators, Locators, Apprentices, and other crew members.

Skills

Communication
Leadership
Planning
Problem-solving
Reading project prints

Education

High school diploma or GED preferred

Job description

United Utility Power Services, LLC in West Palm Beach, Florida, seeks a HDD/Directional Bore Foreman to lead crews and oversee daily field operations on underground utility installation projects.

You will coordinate safe drilling activities, verify utility locates, read project prints, maintain records, and ensure OSHA compliance while communicating with customers and division leadership.

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