Senior Geotechnical Drilling Field Lead

Tetra Tech; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Ardaman & Associates, Inc. is a leading geotechnical engineering and materials testing firm seeking a Drilling Field Manager to lead day-to-day site investigations. You will oversee drilling crews, equipment, safety, and field QA/QC to deliver accurate subsurface data.

Join a team that emphasizes safety, hands-on leadership, and collaboration with project managers and engineers to ensure on-time, high-quality deliverables across diverse projects.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of hands-on geotechnical drilling experience, with at least 2 years in supervisory or lead role.
• Demonstrated competency with standard geotechnical drilling methods (SPT, Shelby tubes, rock coring, auger, well installation, hollow-stem auger, mud rotary, tripod, all terrain rigs, barge rigs).
• Valid CDL driver's license with a satisfactory driving record; ability to travel to job sites and mobilize equipment.
• Strong leadership and crew-management skills, including scheduling and conflict resolution.
• Working knowledge of health and safety regulations (OSHA), confined space entry, and field emergency procedures.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for reporting and client interactions.
• Ability to read and interpret boring logs, field notes, and basic geotechnical reports.
• Preferred: OSHA 30, First Aid/CPR, HAZW, etc.
• Preferred: Experience managing multiple field crews or regional drilling operations.
• Preferred: Familiarity with environmental sampling protocols, chain-of-custody procedures, and hazardous material handling.
• Preferred: Experience with maintenance planning, inventory control, and vendor coordination for drilling equipment.
• Preferred: Proficiency with digital field reporting tools and GPS.

Responsibilities

• Manage drilling crews, equipment, schedules, and safety compliance to deliver accurate subsurface data on time .
• Serve as primary technical resource for drilling methods, sampling protocols, and field QA/QC; coordinate with project engineers and subcontractors.
• Supervise day-to-day drilling operations including mobilization/demobilization, rig set up, drilling, sampling, logging, and site restoration.
• Help to assign crews and equipment to projects, create work schedules, and ensure timely completion of field tasks.
• Work as a crew-chief and/or driller’s helper to keep drill crews operating on days when other staff may be unavailable or call out.
• Deliver repair parts to rigs that may be experiencing mechanical issues in the field and help with repairs to the extent possible.
• Enforce field safety programs (e.g., OSHA, company H&S policies), conduct toolbox talks, and lead incident investigations as needed.
• Implement and maintain sampling and drilling QA/QC procedures (e.g., split spoon sampling, rock coring, SPT, Shelby tubes, drill cuttings management).
• Inspect, maintain, and coordinate repair of drilling rigs, ancillary equipment, and vehicles; manage spare parts and inventory.
• Train, mentor, and evaluate drill crew members: recruit and retain skilled field staff.
• Coordinate with project managers and engineers to clarify scope, field methods, and schedule adjustments.
• Prepare field reports, daily logs, equipment checklists, and assist in compiling field data for lab submission and final deliverables.
• Ensure regulatory and client compliance for waste handling, permits, site access, and environmental protection measures.
• Deliver drill rigs requiring CDLs to job sites as needed.
• Develop staffing plans, training programs, and continuous-improvement initiatives to optimize field performance and reduce downtime.

Skills

Geotechnical drilling

Leadership

Safety management

Field operations

Team supervision

Travel readiness

Tools

GPS

Digital field reporting

CDL navigation

Job description

Ardaman & Associates, Inc. is a leading geotechnical engineering and materials testing firm seeking a Drilling Field Manager to lead day-to-day site investigations. You will oversee drilling crews, equipment, safety, and field QA/QC to deliver accurate subsurface data.

Join a team that emphasizes safety, hands-on leadership, and collaboration with project managers and engineers to ensure on-time, high-quality deliverables across diverse projects.