SEC – Drill Operator

Southeast Connections, LLC; Monticello (AR); In loco; USD 32.000 - 48.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Southeast Connections, LLC is seeking an experienced Directional Drill operator to support underground gas line installation and maintenance projects. You will operate HDD equipment, follow safety protocols, and work closely with foreman and crew to meet contract requirements.

This role requires 3–5 years of HDD operation experience in utility or pipeline construction and a high school diploma or equivalent, with certifications in HDD operation and safety preferred.

Competenze

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• 3–5 years of HDD equipment operating experience in underground utility or pipeline construction.
• Previous natural gas industry experience preferred.
• Certifications in HDD operation, safety training, and utility locating desirable.

Mansioni

• Operate HDD drills (Vermeer and/or Ditch Witch) to drill and install underground gas lines.
• Place, remove or maintain underground utilities as directed.
• Participate in manual labor tasks on project.
• Secure work sites and ensure public safety and compliance with safety protocols.
• Execute job deliverables according to customer specifications and contract requirements.
• Ensure installation standards are met and safety practices are followed.
• Promote safety of team members.
• Prepare sites for maximum optimization of construction procedures.

Conoscenze

Safety awareness

Communication skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Formazione

High School Diploma or Equivalent

3–5 years HDD experience

Strumenti

Vermeer HDD equipment

Ditch Witch HDD equipment

Descrizione del lavoro

Southeast Connections, LLC, provides inclusive infrastructure solutions for the natural gas industry. We construct the systems and facilities to transport the nation's cleanest burning energy resource. Southeast Connections offers complete construction services that include pipeline construction, installation, maintenance, repairs, stations, facility modification and new construction. From Senior Management to the "boots on the ground", Southeast Connections, LLC is dedicated & determined to remain the industry leader and earn continued respect from clients through our professionalism.

A Directional Drill operator possesses the required knowledge, skill and physical ability to perform construction andmaintenance work in horizontal directional drilling, underground utilities, and gas service lines, while also working withdaily contracts with the public. Performs duties as directed by foreman while operating all types of Directional Drills(Vermeer and/or Ditch Witch).

Essential Functions:

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Operate HDD Drills (Vermeer and/or Ditch Witch) to drill and install underground gas lines.
• Place, remove or maintain underground utilities as directed. This includes but is not limited to carrying pipe, bags of material and other heavy items, jack hammering, shoveling, tamping and installing pipe, duct or cable.
• Participate in manual labor tasks as required on project.
• Secure work sites, equipment, and materials at the end of each shift to ensure public safety and safety of equipment and materials. Ensure that all work being done is in compliance with the company’s safety protocols.
• Understands when to wear personnel protective equipment.
• Ensures that proper safety and incident reporting procedures are followed. Brings problems to the attention of the Foreman or Supervisor.
• Execute job deliverables according to customer specifications and contract requirements.
• Ensure all project work is compliant with installation standards and is being performed safely and correctly.
• Promote and monitor the safety of team members.
• Prepare sites to ensure maximum optimization of construction work procedures.

Qualifications/Special Knowledge Skills:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail to ensure all repairs, inspections, and calibrations are performed to industry standards and
• fully documented.
• Exhibits ability to think practically and creatively to implement the best safety practices.
• Responds quickly and efficiently to emergency situations while remaining calm in a crisis

Education/Experience:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Three to five years of experience operating HDD equipment in underground utility or pipeline construction.
• Previous experience in the natural gas industry is highly preferred.
• Certifications in HDD Operation, safety training, and utility locating is highly desirable.