Senior HDD Locator — Field Ops & Growth

Drill Tech, LLC; Fredericksburg (VA); Sur place; USD 70 000 - 100 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health, dental, vision insurance

Overtime opportunities

Per diem for overnight travel

Paid time off and holidays

Opportunities for advancement

Résumé du poste

Drill-Tech is seeking a highly experienced Horizontal Directional Drill (HDD) Locator to support mid-size and maxi rig operations on underground utility projects. This is a hands-on field role based in the Mid-Atlantic region, with project-based travel to Maryland and Virginia as needed.

The candidate will track drill head position and depth, guide pilot bores, read bore plans, and troubleshoot issues while maintaining accurate bore logs.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of HDD locating experience, preferably 10+ years.
• Direct experience locating on mid-size and/or maxi HDD drilling rigs.
• Proficiency with HDD locating and guidance systems and maintaining bore paths.

Responsabilités

• Operate HDD locating and guidance equipment to track drill head position, depth, pitch, and direction.
• Guide drill operators through pilot bores and maintain bore paths with steering adjustments.
• Read bore plans, utility drawings, and underground markings.
• Troubleshoot locating challenges and document bore logs and field data.
• Collaborate with drill operators and field crews to support safe, efficient drilling operations.

Connaissances

HDD locating

Field operations

Drill head steering

Troubleshooting

Communication

Outils

DigiTrak

Subsite

Wireline

Vermeer

Ditch Witch

American Augers

Description du poste

Drill-Tech is seeking a highly experienced Horizontal Directional Drill (HDD) Locator to support mid-size and maxi rig operations on underground utility projects. This is a hands-on field role based in the Mid-Atlantic region, with project-based travel to Maryland and Virginia as needed.

The candidate will track drill head position and depth, guide pilot bores, read bore plans, and troubleshoot issues while maintaining accurate bore logs.