Geotechnical Drill Assistant

Job summary

The Geotechnical Drill Assistant is responsible for preparing and supplying the driller with necessary tools and materials, as well as handling drill rods and core samples. The role also involves maintaining inventory levels and assisting the driller and team members as needed.

Job details

Company: Geotech Drilling - A proud member of the ConeTec Group. Company Background and Culture Geotech Drilling is a dynamic international drilling company headquartered in Prince George, with offices in Vernon, Surrey, Calgary, and Leduc, AB. Our strategy is to grow our company by developing our high-quality, advanced-stage projects pipeline. Geotech owns and operates state-of-the-art drilling equipment throughout western Canada. We are one of Canada's largest geotechnical, environmental and exploration drilling companies, with a fleet of over 70 site investigation platforms. Geotech Drilling has joined ConeTec. As part of our integrated team, you'll harness the collective expertise, expanded resources, and cutting-edge testing capabilities that come with this exciting merger. Seize the opportunity to shape the future of geotechnical drilling with us. Key Responsibilities Continuously prepare and supply the driller with tooling and materials necessary to maintain the drilling operations. Handle drill rods and casing, core tubes and core samples. Maintain and organize appropriate inventory levels of necessary materials, supplies and tooling for the drill rig and support vehicles. Assist the Driller, client and other team members where required. Regular and repetitive lifts of 50-90 lbs. Professional Experience / Qualifications Must maintain and possess a valid Class 5 or 3 Driver's Licence. Have 1-3 years experience in geotechnical or environmental drilling is an asset. Have the mechanical ability to troubleshoot and repair small equipment an asset. Complete and pass a pre-employment drug & alcohol test. Have experience working in the field, in remote and/or varied weather conditions for extended periods of time. Compensation $23.00 - $28.00 per hour based on experience and qualifications. At Geotech, we pride ourselves in offering a challenging and rewarding work environment. Our employees have the opportunity for career and professional growth through development, and education. In addition, our compensation benefit package includes competitive salaries and vacation packages, Health and Insurance benefit program, and Retirement Savings Plan.

What you’ll do

The Geotechnical Drill Assistant is responsible for preparing and supplying the driller with necessary tools and materials, as well as handling drill rods and core samples. The role also involves maintaining inventory levels and assisting the driller and team members as needed.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a valid Class 5 or 3 Driver's Licence and have 1-3 years of experience in geotechnical or environmental drilling. Mechanical ability to troubleshoot equipment and the ability to work in remote conditions are also required.

Benefits

• Health Insurance • Retirement Savings Plan • Vacation Packages

Listed skills

• Organization · Preferred
• materials · Preferred
• Repetitive · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Health · Preferred
• Client · Preferred
• Development · Preferred
• Fleet · Preferred
• future · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Drilling
• Mechanical Ability
• Inventory Management
• Field Work
• Troubleshooting
• Teamwork

Job areas

• Trades
• Engineering
• Environmental & Sustainability