Our client in mining is looking to engage the services of an Drilling Geotechnician. The Driller will be responsible for moving, set up and operate drilling rigs and related equipment to drill holes for geotechnical exploration test boring. Site investigation/geotechnical drilling is done to determine the soil characteristics on construction sites.
Duties include:
-Communicate job site conditions with the engineering staff.
-Assure that all drilling functions, including quality control, quality assurance and verification are performed in accordance with the standard drilling methods, project specifications, and other contract documents.
-Perform shop/yard duties under the direction of the supervisor.
-Retrieve/recover soil and rock samples from drilling operations to be analyzed.
-Assist with well development, infiltration setup/tests, and pumping tests, as necessary.
-Operate equipment such as pumps for air, water and mud, and equipment and tools used to correct problems in drilled holes caused by mechanical breakdowns or by harmful natural conditions
2-4 years experience in geotechnical drilling and subsurface investigation needed
Reliable, on-time, team player, strong communication skills, safety-oriented, ability to monitor and enforce quality control standards and specifications, read blueprints, quality-minded and client-focused. Construction materials testing and inspection experience and certification(s) a plus.